Entries by Gary
What’s the Difference Between a Sump Pump and an Injector Pump?
We service hundreds of homes in Toronto every year and most homeowners aren’t sure what kind of water pump they have installed in their basement. Here’s a little breakdown of the difference between a sump pump and an injector pump and how each is used. Despite looking very similar and performing the same basic functions, […]
Choosing the Right Sump Pump for Your Basement
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 […]
Can My Neighbour’s Yard Cause My Basement to Flood?
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. […]
Being Proactive To Avoid Basement Leaks
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 […]
Fix Your Roof Problem Before It Turns Into A Leaky Basement
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 […]
