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
Heavy rainfall is nothing new for a Toronto summer, but it does seem that we are seeing more of these major weather events in recent years. We all remember the record-breaking rainfall and flooding that occurred in 2013. While heavy rain and some occasional flooding are not unheard of in the area, the floods that … 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
The Beaches in Toronto is one of the most beautiful parts of the city, but also one that requires some extra work on behalf of its citizens, specifically with flooding prevention. The neighborhood sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and, as a result, can experience a lot of flooding. Luckily, sump pumps can help … 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
Figuring out what’s wrong with your sump pump might be a bit difficult, especially if you’re not even entirely sure what a sump pump is. It’s a pump in your basement that’s situated in a pit, which pumps out built-up water to protect your home from being flooded. In Toronto, flooding is such a common … 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
Flooding! We’ve all experienced this infuriating spring and summer event. It’s especially common in places like Toronto. Old houses and old buildings often mean springtime flooding, along with post-rainstorm flooding. It can sometimes make you wonder if you need to start gathering two of every type of animal and building an Ark! In some homes, … Read more
It’s a sure bet that you don’t want the next round of heavy rain in Toronto to cause flooding in your home’s basement. Think about it: You walk downstairs. . . into a pool! You could always visit the home supply store and pick up a sump pump, pay for a warranty and install it … Read more
Having a sump pump installation is almost essential for Toronto homes, but it remains one of the “most forgotten” systems in the house. It’s common to hear of homeowners forgetting to check or test it, and the result is that when you need it the pump doesn’t work. Make sure your home is safe against … Read more
After last winter’s huge insurance claims due mainly to the ice storm that hit over the holidays, Toronto homeowners are getting slammed by their insurance companies in a big way. From updated roofing to costly drain cleaning in Toronto, here are some of the issues insurance customers are dealing with. If you fail to implement … Read more