Review of Liberty Pump Model 441
The best way to get rid of any excess groundwater or rainwater from your home, office or any other property or area is to use a sump pump. This type of pump sits inside of a basin, which is also …...
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Basement From Flooding During a Power Outage
Unfortunately, flooded basements and power outages often go hand in hand. Nobody wants to see their rec-room, wet bar or home office swamped with dirty water following a rainstorm or flash flood and...
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Basement Dry During The Spring Thaw
Most people welcome the spring with open arms following a long, hard Toronto winter, but they need to be wary of the damage a spring thaw can cause. Once the snow and ice begins to melt it can result...
View ArticleMelting Snow Is Causing Leaks In My Basement
Toronto definitely gets its fair share of snowfall during the winter months and it can sometimes cause an even bigger problem in the spring when it thaws. There’s no doubt that heavy rains can cause a...
View ArticleFixes For Wet Basement Problems
With the harsh winter we had here in Toronto, the Spring melt is looking to be a big one and create a lot of wet basements an the GTA. The busiest season for a waterproofing company is in the Spring …...
View ArticleMy Finished Basement is Leaking
Do you have a finished basement showing signs of a water leak? The last things you want to see in your finished basement are small signs of a leak, such as a couple of wet spots on your carpet and/or...
View ArticleInstalling an Interior Weeping Tile System
There’s inevitably water in the ground around a basement, and, because cement-based walls and floors are porous, water will seep through them if it can go nowhere else. This water could be from rain...
View ArticleTips for Drying Out Your Wet Basement
I’ve always believed that the only way to fix a water leak is at its source. This applies as much to kettles as it does to car pumps. If you have a wet basement the same logic applies. It’s pointless …...
View ArticleMake Sure Your Waterproofing Contractor Is Covered BY WSIB
Insurance and income tax are said to be among mankind’s greatest grudge expenses. They seldom seem to provide the benefits to match their cost. That’s why we try to put off settling those bills for as...
View ArticleHow To Stop Basement Leaks Before a Thunderstorm
It’s the same story when a big storm comes through here in Toronto, thousands of leaking basements and alot of unhappy homeowners. This can result in quite a mess and it can be quite costly and...
View ArticleFall Checklist For a Leak Free Basement this Winter
If you’re like most homeowners, you may be concerned about a leaking basement once the winter sets in and the snow begins to melt next spring. According to the Toronto Star, Toronto is expected to...
View ArticleWhy is Water Seeping through My Basement Floor?
Do you have water seeping through your basement floor? Basements are an inevitable target for water. That’s because they’re underground, and there’s almost always moisture somewhere nearby. If you...
View ArticleHow Does Water Get Into My Basement?
Moisture in the basement can be a real pain. At the very least, it can result in mold-related problems. At the worst, it can ruin the contents of your basement, including the carpets and any fabrics on...
View ArticleHow to Tell When Your Sump Pump May be Ready to Fail
If you have a basement that tends to be on the wet side chances are you have a sump pump to help keep the water out as well as mold and mildew from starting to grow. Your sump pump … Continue reading...
View ArticleWhy is Water Backing Up From My Basement Drains?
It’s one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares… water coming up from the basement drain. Most homeowners forget about the drain in their basement all together until there is a problem. When you walk...
View ArticleHow Does an Exterior Weeping Tile System Work?
When contractors dig out for a basement, they inevitably remove more earth than is strictly necessary. This could be because the soil is unstable, and they do not want it to collapse against a “raw...
View ArticleWhy is My Basement Leaking When it Rains?
This one’s pretty simple to answer. If your basement starts leaking after it begins to rain, then rainwater is finding its way down through the ground around your foundation. To understand what occurs...
View ArticleHow Water Can Permeate a Concrete Foundation over Time
Is water seeping through your concrete foundation? If left untreated, water can slowly erode your foundation and lead to costly foundation repairs. Here in Toronto, we respond to several hundred...
View ArticleHow Can I Tell if a Foundation Crack is Serious?
As a homeowner, seeing a crack in your foundation can certainly be cause for concern. Here in Toronto, the harsh Winters and rainy Springs and Summers can cause havoc on our home’s foundation. Even if...
View ArticleThe Most Common Type of Basement Leak
As a waterproofing contractor here in Toronto, I’m often asked what is the most common cause of a leaking basement. But first, I want you to conduct a small experiment for me. Take a used tin can...
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