Everybody wants to enjoy the summer season in different ways, either spending some quality time with family or going on vacation. It is time to rest and take a break from your daily work, which can be a pleasure for everyone. People are so busy enjoying the season that they forget about the ongoing home … Read more
In Toronto, basement flooding is rather common. We have the heavy rains in the summer and fall, there is the snowmelt in the spring, and there are many areas where the water table is high enough to allow water to seep in through a home’s foundation when it rains. To protect against this flooding, a … Read more
There is no good time for a flooded basement. When you first see the water, it might feel a little overwhelming. The problem can be such a shock that some homeowners don’t even know where to start. If you have a basement, it does not matter whether you have experienced flooding in the past or … Read more
In the City of Toronto, home flooding is far from an unknown issue, over the past few years more and more homes are being damaged due to this problem. Many homeowners are uncertain as to why their home has flooding; someplace the blame on the lack of proper municipal infrastructure, while others understand that sometimes … Read more
One of the absolute worst things that can happen to your home or business is a sewage flood. These occur when sewage comes back up through your pipes and floods your basement, bathrooms, and other rooms. It’s extremely dangerous and disgusting, which is why devices have been created to stop this from happening. Many homes … Read more
One of the scariest things that can happen to a homeowner is heading down the stairs and discovering a wet basement. Toronto residents are, unfortunately, encountering this problem more and more frequently. Between the ice storms, heavy rains, high winds, and rapid snow melting, homes in Toronto have been working overtime trying to stay dry. … Read more
There are many things in life that can be put off until the last minute without dire consequences, but foundation repair is not one of them. All structures need a strong, secure foundation in order to continue to stand and be stable. Your home is no different. Your home always requires a strong foundation in … Read more
Living in Toronto is wonderful, but we’re all a little too familiar with leaky basements. Between the older homes and the crazy weather, basements are notorious for being dark and dank. There is a simple solution, though, and that’s Toronto sump pump installation. Between 90 and 94 percent of basements in Toronto will have some … Read more
Normally a Canadian spring means flooding, and although this year we haven’t had a lot of snow, other factors can play a role in causing rising water. How do you deal with basement waterproofing in Toronto, both before it happens and after it does? What are the best and most affordable methods to waterproof your … Read more
Basement flooding is one of the most frustrating realities of owning a home, and in Toronto, it’s all too common with the combination of crazy weather, old homes and the many sloping lots. Take a look at some of the frequent causes of this problem: Cracks or leak in a home’s foundation, basement walls, windows … Read more
The leaves have turned and as the weather grows colder, the wet winter season begins. It’s time to start weatherproofing your house for the inevitable rain and snow. You’ve checked your windows and you’ve made sure any weather strips are ready to seal out the cold, but what about the dampness? A leaky basement is … Read more
Toronto weather is unpredictable. Like death and taxes, the only thing you can be sure of is that the weather is going to happen. Regardless of whether it’s ice, snow or rain, a severe weather event is going to occur and it’s going to affect you as a homeowner. If your home is protected by … Read more