Repairing a Crumbling Stone Foundation

Crumbling Stone Foundation in Toronto

One of the most common foundation problems for older homes in Toronto is the crumbling of mortar joints between the stones. The repairing process of a stone foundation will depend on several factors since not all repair jobs are the same. However, repairing the bad joints isn’t generally considered to be a big task as […]

How To Stop Basement Leaks Before a Thunderstorm

Thunderstorm Toronto Waterproofing

  It’s the same story when a big storm comes through here in Toronto, thousands of leaking basements and alot of unhappy homeowners. This can result in quite a mess and it can be quite costly and timely to clean up. In addition, you may also find some of your furniture or other items are […]

Make Sure Your Waterproofing Contractor Is Covered BY WSIB

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wsib insurance coverage for contractors

Insurance and income tax are said to be among mankind’s greatest grudge expenses. They seldom seem to provide the benefits to match their cost. That’s why we try to put off settling those bills for as long as possible, and do our best to cut them back to the minimum. Sometimes it seems we’re hoping […]

Tips for Drying Out Your Wet Basement

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I’ve always believed that the only way to fix a water leak is at its source. This applies as much to kettles as it does to car pumps. If you have a wet basement the same logic applies. It’s pointless to even begin to think of drying it out, until you’ve found a way to stop what’s […]

Installing an Interior Weeping Tile System

Interior Weeping Tile System Toronto

There’s inevitably water in the ground around a basement, and, because cement-based walls and floors are porous, water will seep through them if it can go nowhere else. This water could be from rain filtering downwards, groundwater seeping horizontally through the strata, or a water table pressing upwards. Here in Toronto, many basements have chronic […]