A wet basement usually comes down to water that is not being kept away from the foundation. Foundation waterproofing deals with that water at the source so your basement stays dry. Our own machine operators handle the excavation, so one team can take the job from the first dig to the finished grade.
Water on the basement floor after rain or snow melt
Damp or discoloured basement walls, peeling paint or efflorescence
Musty smell or mould in the basement
Water pooling beside the house or ground sloping toward the foundation
How it works
01
We take a look
We look at the foundation, the grading around the house and where the water is coming from.
02
A clear written quote
You get a written scope and price, so you know exactly what is included.
03
Expose and protect the foundation
Where an exterior fix is needed, the foundation wall is exposed by excavation, then protected and given proper drainage.
04
Backfill and finish grade
The area is backfilled and graded so water runs away from the house, and the site is left clean.
Common questions
Do I need exterior or interior waterproofing?
It depends on where the water is coming from. We look at the foundation and the grading first, then recommend the approach that makes sense and quote it in writing.
Is grading around the house part of this?
Yes. Water that runs toward the house is a common cause of wet basements, and we do grading ourselves.
Can you also repair cracks?
Yes. We offer foundation crack injection too, so cracks and waterproofing can be handled by the same team.
Serving the Niagara Region
Your Builders World Inc. is based in Thorold and serves homeowners across Niagara, including Thorold, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Pelham, Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Wainfleet. See our service area.
