Oct 5, 2021 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Internal Drainage System, Landlords/Tenants, Products, Wet Basement
A French drain is simply a trench designed in a sloped manner that is filled with round gravel and a pipe that diverts the flow of water away from your house, helping to keep your basement dry. While they can also be decorative, French drains serve a very important...
Aug 30, 2019 | Basement Leaks, Professional Help, Water Damage, Wet Basement
If each time it starts to rain, your thoughts immediately turn towards the basement in a worried frenzy, it could be time to put your mind at ease and address it. Having a wet basement can put you in a precarious situation each time that rain comes tumbling down,...
Apr 4, 2016 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Preventative Measures, Winter Home Care
People often consider turning their basements into something more useful, like a guest bedroom, a home office, or a media room. If your basement is damp or musty, this needs to be addressed first before you can start the renovation project. Basements can be a great...
Mar 21, 2016 | Basement Finishing, Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Crack Repair, Foundation Waterproofing, Water Damage
Do you have a crack around the house that haunts your nightmares? We understand. Cracks around the house or a leak in the basement can be a big problem if not dealt with right away. Unlike some small problems around the house that can be handled with some elbow grease...
Feb 22, 2016 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Professional Help, Wet Basement
Beyond the price of your mortgage and property taxes, being a homeowner is an expensive proposition. If you’re not paying to buy a new dishwasher, hiring a repairman to clean out the gutters, paying a plumber to fix a running toilet…there’s always something. In order...
Feb 15, 2016 | Basement Leaks, Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Crack Repair, Professional Help, Wet Basement
When you go about looking for recommendations from neighbours, friends and family you will often come across them saying a few things about basement repairs that surprise you. How can you separate fact from fiction? Let’s discuss a few of the more persistent myths out...