As we head into Spring, Toronto residents can look forward to the usual heavy rains and the floods they bring with them. Protecting your home from damage depends on having a good system in place to deal with excess rain or groundwater and backed up drains and municipal sewers. The installation of sump pumps is … Read more
The installation of backflow prevention devices is a great way to prevent basement flooding because the valves engage to stop rising water in the sewers from flowing back into your home. To completely flood-proof your Toronto home, however, you need to install backwater valve alarms to complement the use of the devices. Here’s why: How … Read more
One of the reasons homeowners buy real estate is to create an investment. Keeping moisture and damp at bay is a vital aspect of protecting the resale value of your home, as well as your possessions. Maintaining your investment can be a costly affair, however, particularly when it comes to issues such as foundation repair. … Read more
With the arrival of the spring thaw and the anticipated rainy season, basement waterproofing becomes a primary concern for Toronto homeowners once again. Even if you’ve never experienced the unpleasantness of flooding, many homes have perpetually wet basements as a result of: poor workmanship aging infrastructure the use of inferior materials So how do you … Read more