The most common, and most expensive, way to discover that your basement leaks are to wait for a storm and see if it floods. Many Scarborough homeowners do this without even realizing it, also not knowing that they can often take care of many potential leakages long before the rain starts to fall and water … Read more
The foundation of your home is arguably the most important part of your house. It is often the base from which you build your life. On this foundation, you have created a home, shared memories, or are about to when you look into purchasing a house. Drought is a factor that can impact your home’s … Read more
Uh-oh! You’re noticing cracks growing on your walls that weren’t there when you bought your house. Maybe your basement smells moldy or wet, but you know your house isn’t leaking. Something is wrong, and it is putting your house at risk. As soon as you notice this, it may be a sign that you need … 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
There are several ways of repairing damaged foundations. All are equally effective and the method chosen by your contractor will depend on how bad the damage is to your home and the level of support the building needs. If all you need is basement waterproofing, by acting early you might be able to avoid the … Read more
Keeping your home’s foundations in good condition can be a costly process. The best way to make sure you keep ahead of any problems is to have regular inspections of your foundations and basement, but too often this gets side-lined ahead of other, more pressing issues. Here are 10 signs that you might need some … Read more