We install a lot of sumps pumps here in Toronto. They are usually the last line of defense to stop a flooded basement and choosing the right one for your basement is an important decision. If you’re having repeated bouts of water leaking into your basement, a sump pump is probably the first step to […]
Heavy rains that cause flooded yards, surface runoff and even leaking sprinkler systems from coming from you neighbour’s yard can cause your basement or crawlspace to flood. Surface Water Runoff/Flooding It happens from time to time, a neighbour changes their landscaping in some way or grades their property to where it slopes toward your home. […]
Many times a homeowner doesn’t realize they have a basement leak until it’s too late. They discover the lake when the basement floods, when material possessions are ruined and memories are destroyed. While it is possible sometimes that basements suddenly flood when they’ve never leaked before, often there have been symptoms and signs that are […]
Did you know that problems on your roof can lead to a leaky basement? The roofing system on your house, which includes the shingles, eavestroughs, and drains, are meant to do one thing; to channel rain water from your roof and away from your foundation. If the system is working properly, that’s exactly what it […]
Thinking about renovating your basement? Does your home sit on a sloped lot? Maybe you should consider creating a walkout basement for your home. Most basements are not put to use. Either they weren’t created for living use (low ceiling height, unfinished floors, etc), and other times the conditions down there don’t lend themselves to […]
Smoke damage can be very difficult to clean up. Smoke has the ability to embed itself into just about anything in your home, leaving a nasty (and lasting) odor throughout your home. If you’ve ever been inside a home after a fire, even a minor one, you know what I mean. Smoke is actually hot […]
