Everybody wants a dry, safe, healthy home. But our changing climate isn’t a situation that is going to reverse itself suddenly. The home’s foundation walls and basement floor are under constant water pressure (hydrostatic pressure, as the soil becomes more saturated). This situation worsens with heavier rains and more rapid snowmelts, on top of the fact that city sewer and drainage infrastructures are ageing and are less reliable.
So perhaps you find water in the basement or water stains on the walls. Probably there is a musty smell, or the onset of mould, in the basement area.
Inaction is not a solution – it will only get worse. Water will always find its way through – concrete is a porous material. It will absorb water. It will erode over time. A particularly vulnerable area is where the concrete floor meets the wall, or through the mortar between concrete blocks.
Of course, you can do it yourself. YouTube has plenty of DIY waterproofing videos, and you can apply a sealant to cracks, but that’s more like a finger-in-a-dam solution.
The most proactive, effective way of tackling the problem is an Exterior Waterproofing solution.
It’s a major excavation project. There is a lot of soil to be placed up on the ground. It requires expertise both in the products being installed and the process of installation itself. For example, without the gravel on top of the new perforated weeping tile/pipe, and soil below it, the system won’t work. The holes in the pipe need to be pointed the right way (down). A fabric barrier and gravel in the system helps keep dirt from clogging holes in the pipe. There are many different steps involved.
If done properly, this is the best way to protect the basement of a home from water seepage, or worse, a flood. It tackles the problem at its source.
But it’s complicated and labour-intensive, and needs to be done the right away. Get it wrong and water will still leak in. It will be challenging to go back for a do-over. It’s probably best to leave a job like this in the hands of professionals – so it’s done correctly the first time.
We had the pleasure of working with Carl and his team. His expertise as a basement waterproofing specialist is absolutely top-notch.They were so professional, easy to communicate with, and kept everything on schedule. Canada Waterproofers Highly Recommend!
Phenomenal service, amazing workmanship, professional, would highly recommend themCarl and his team are so puntcual, great quality and easy to deal with
What an amazing team, Slava and team did foundation repair for my house in Mississauga, whole crew was very knowledgeable and passionate. There were 3 basement foundation cracks near the window in the basement, Canada Waterproofers did a great job by repairing those, replaced weeping tile and left the whole place very clean and neat. Thank you Slava, I am glad I called you. Thank you team!
I spoke to many companies, some were all about price - trying to be the cheapest provider but lacked a solid reputation, others I felt pushy or had poor communication. I found Canada waterproofers on homestars and it was a great experience. I specifically dealt with Andrew who was knowledgeable, patient and not pushy at all. He came multiple times to have a look and before diagnosing the issues suggested more trouble shooting to be able to understand what the root cause was. Anyhow, his team completed the work all in one day and was very neat And tidy. I got progress pictures throughout and was not asked for any money until I was satisfied with all the work done. This is how you know you’re working with someone who stands behind their work! Their work came with a lifetime warranty for leaks on the wall where they did the work! Thank you Andrew for your professionalism, communication and putting your customer first! Highly recommend you guys
Outstanding company and top quality work.I have never had major structural repairs done to my home and was nervous when I needed a foundation crack repaired. I shouldn't have been. Canada Waterproofers put me at ease from the beginning. Assessment and scheduling was easy. The work was done very fast and with absolutely no damage to the backyard grass and fencing. The quality of work was outstanding and matched exactly the quote. There were no hidden fees or overhead on the invoice.Overall, I am very satisfied and would recommend Canada Waterproofers!
Slava and his team came in, gave a fair price and did the job on the day they said they would. They were quick. They had to dig a trench through the concrete in the basement and when they were done, they cleaned up so all you could see was the fresh concrete. Strongly recommend.
Fantastic and knowledgeable service. We got a number of quotes for our external job but Andrew and his team left us feeling confident he would do the best job for the best price.That confidence was met with action as they completed the job exactly as they said they would, cleaned the site perfectly, and fixed our water leakage issue.I highly recommend this team for any waterproofing needs.
Had a Bosch dishwasher and a toilet replaced by Valentyn. He did an outstanding job. His quote was reasonable. He was punctual, clean and very organized. He was aways available and informative regarding the replacement items. I would highly recommend Valentyn for any plumbing work. 👍👍
It was a great experience working with Canada Waterproofers. We found mold on our baseboard in the basement and call them right away. Carl came in the morning right on time, found the problem right away. One of the drain pipe wasn’t connected properly. Carl corrected it and made a few suggestions. He is very professional and friendly, and left without changing anything. Amazing experience! Highly recommended.
The price was reasonable, the staff went a little bit beyond to put back some plants in my garden that had to be dug up and left the property neat and clean. I highly recommend them.
We've been extremely happy with Canada Waterproofers on a variety of small jobs--each of which they have treated with as much care as a big one! We have been very pleased with the scheduling availability, clear explanations, fair pricing, and reliable work. Today in particular, Peter came in to do a faucet replacement and discovered that our Rona-purchased faucet was missing a piece. He took the faucet back apart, put it back in the box (complete with carefully restoring the plastic around each piece!), and, when I called back to say we'd been able to quickly exchange it for one without a missing part, he was back at our home within an hour--exactly as he'd estimated he could!--to finish the job. The invoicing process was easy and our new faucet looks great and works even better. We will absolutely be hiring Canada Waterproofers again.
Val did a great job at installing our vanity, changing the plumbing so it worked with the drawers in the IKEA cabinet, and shortening the water supply for the toilet so our new toilet fit. He was very professional and quick and clear in communication from the first contact.
Where to start.... This is the second time we have worked with Carl and his team at Canada Waterproofers.Several years ago we searched for a company who could waterproof the foundation of our house (built circa 1950's). We selected Canada Waterproofers and they did a wonderful job.The crew that arrived was professional and polite.At the time we opted to do three sides of the house as we figured the garage side wouldn't need it. Well fast forward to the fall of 2024, and a flood of the intersection in front of our house spilled onto the driveway and into the garage. Since the foundation is cinder block the basement got wet to say the least.We called Carl and he was very prompt in coming over to our home. He assessed the work required and provided us a quote within a couple of days. We made our decision and pulled the trigger. Once we were able to clear the garage the team arrived and were able to complete all the work within two days. The weeping tile was tested to ensure there were no blockages and was draining to our sump. Very happy with the prompt service.The team that arrived this time was fantastic to work with. They were very knowledgable, polite, and have an amazing work ethic.Additional interior waterproofing was also done on the inside of the house under the front stairs as this was not as easy to accomplish from the outside. The guys made short work of this job while making sure to do a thorough and complete job. After they were done you would not know they were there. Very happy!If we ever need waterproofing again (hopefully not) I wouldn't hesitate to hire Carl and his team at Canada Waterproofers.
Slava,your crew did a great job on the installation of our sump pump.We had been flooded twice before you came and the installation has kept us safe from flooding.Your service call this week ensured us that our unit is working properly.Thanks again.
Canada Waterproofers replaced weeping tile for my house, it was an incredible experience with them, the team was very knowledgeable. They found the issue where other teams could not. It was related to hydrostatic pressure that water was entering my basement. They were quick and resolved the issue at a very minimal price. Thank you again Canada Waterproofers for such an amazing job.
Excellent work done by Andrew and his crew! Canada Waterproofers waterproofed my basement and I would highly recommend! They were extremely quick and efficient and left the basement clean. Overall great job.
Cracks are repaired and cement mix applied if the wall is made from either cinder blocs, stones or bricks.
Foundation coating applied
Aqua-bloc 720-38 is applied
Yellow Jacket
Reinforcing mesh applied ( Yellow Jacket)
Aqua-block applied
Another layer of aqua-bloc is applied to sandwich the mesh.
Delta Membrane
Delta-MS drainage membrane installed as a final layer of protection.
Finishing Moulding
Finishing strip along the top of the delta membrane to sop debris from going behind the waterproofed wall and the membrane.
Gravel
Approximately one foot of gravel is installed around the weeping tile to protect the weeper and also allow for filtration.
Weeping Tiles
New weeping tile with a filter cloth are installed to carry away the water.
Exterior Waterproofing Contractor to the Rescue
Waterproofing your wet basement is an important part of protecting your home from water damage, mould, mildew and foundation issues. When water enters through your foundation it can cause serious damage to the structure of your home, and potentially cost you thousands of dollars in repairs that could have been avoided. Give us a call today and receive a free foundation assessment.
Exterior waterproofing will stop all your leaky basement problems and leave you with a completely dry basement, free from mould and mildew.
Canada Waterproofers can help you with your leaky basement. We have been helping people in Toronto, Scarborough, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Burlington, and the surrounding areas for many years.
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At Canada Waterproofers we believe in using only the best waterproofing materials and products that are on the market
Our service is second-to-none and cannot be matched by any other company in terms of quality and service
We believe that integrity and honesty is important. That is how we run our business, and train our employees
We believe that anyone working at your home must be licensed and insured for the protection of your home
We believe that a license is a guarantee that the contractor has had the correct training needed to install the proper waterproofing job, which is up to waterproofing codes for Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington, and all surrounding area codes.
A building code is put in place so that the consumer is protected from shoddy workmanship and potential damage to their property
Excavate at the located area down to the footing level of the home (which holds up the walls of the home), and expose the footing and wall ready for waterproofing application
Clean the wall, repair cracks by grinding them out into a “v” and repair with hydraulic cement, applying a parging mix (meant to coat a water-resistant barrier)
Apply foundation aqua bloc
Apply fibre mesh (yellow jacket) for reinforcement and then another coat of aqua block and polyurethane (four-millimetres thick) for additional protection
Install Delta MS drainage membrane (made of long-lasting polyurethane and recyclable materials, another added feature which keeps your basement dryer) with delta clips, finishing the moulding along the top with tapcon screws
Remove old weeping tile and install new “Big O” weeper with filter and connect to the existing weeping tile pipe
Encase weeper (which sits on the soil) with ¾” clear gravel (one foot of gravel above the weeper), and then install a filter on top to separate gravel from soils
Backfill and compact the ground every two feet until backfilled
Install gravel finish, clean work areas and remove access debris from the site, re-planting the garden around the home if necessary
Important point – before any excavation is started, hydro and gas companies, as well as Bell or Rogers, will need to be contacted, to ensure workers are not cutting or digging into pipes or lines
Install new window wells with drainage pipe if required
You also might want to install a sump pump (there should be a three-year manufacturer’s warranty on all mechanical pumps)
Our promise to you
Canada Waterproofers can provide you with the necessary credentials upon request
Canada Waterproofers is your local leaky basement expert and can fix your moist basement at a reasonable price
Canada Waterproofers uses only the best quality waterproofing materials, such as aqua block, delta MS drainage membrane, big o weeping tile with filter clothe, liberty cast-iron sump pumps, and yellow jacket. We are always using the latest waterproofing technology to help keep your basement dry
We stand by our warranty
Good quality waterproofing contractors are hard to find. We recommend that you receive several quotes, so you can compare different quality in terms of workmanship and waterproofing materials that are offered by all GTA waterproofing companies.
Canada Waterproofers will provide you with a 25-year fully transferable warranty. We believe that standing behind our warranty is very important, so that you can enjoy your dry basement with peace of mind for many years.
Honesty, integrity and the best waterproofing company in the GTA. That is what you will find at Canada Waterproofers. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Toronto exterior waterproofing is the best guaranteed!
Waterproofing your basement is an important part of protecting your home from water damage. Watch our video on how to waterproof a basement
Delta-ms drainage membrane is the final layer of protection that is applied when waterproofing your basement from the outside, This product is amazingly high quality that all other products try to simulate.
