What’s the Difference Between a Sump Pump and an Injector Pump?

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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, […]

Can I Still Waterproof My Basement In The Winter?

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As a homeowner braving yet another Toronto winter, you may be tempted to leave your basement waterproofing to the spring. After all, it snows a ton in Toronto during the winter and the ground will be frozen for much of it – you can do it later, right? Wrong. Putting off waterproofing can be a […]

5 Benefits To Lowering Your Basement

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Have you ever dreamed about having a full height, finished basement you and your family can enjoy?  A large open space like a basement can create a wonderful family room, recreation room or even additional living space.  The process of basement lowering, also called underpinning, can turn that old and damp basement of your into […]

How Is Water Leaking Into My Basement?

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Water leaking in your basement is at best an annoyance and a cause of worry, and at worst a threat to your home and to the health of you and your family due to the negative effects of persistent water leaks.  If a water leak is left untreated, water damage to you foundation can occur […]

Choosing the Right Sump Pump for Your Basement

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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 […]