Exterior Waterproofing Toronto

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Signs You Need Exterior Waterproofing In Toronto

If you find yourself up to your ankles in water, it's pretty apparent you need basement waterproofing to fix a leak—and, well, other times the signs aren’t so obvious.

You may need interior basement waterproofing or exterior. Click to read The Do's & Don't Of Basement Waterproofing.

So, how do you know when you need to call a plumber or when something can be dealt with on your own? Below, we’ll discuss what to look for so you know when it’s time to hire a professional for basement waterproofing in Toronto.

Water Stains

Do you see water stains on the floor or walls of your basement? If yes, it's important to investigate where the leak is, where it's coming from and what's causing it.

A wet basement could be caused by something as simple as an overflowing washing machine or a leak in its lines or even a faulty hot water tank. In other cases, there could be a bigger problem on your hands like leaky pipes or water entering from the outside. Usually in the form of water pooling near the home and coming in through old/worn basement window wells or holes/cracks in the foundation itself.

This is the number one sign that you’ve got a leak and will determine whether you need exterior waterproofing for your home.

Eventually water stains will lead to water damage. The one term a home owner never wants to hear.

From weeping tile to drainage system, when it comes to water in the basement, you should leave no stone unturned to determining where it's coming from.

If you finding water stains in your basement, but cannot determine the source, it usually warrants a call to a plumber.

A Lingering Damp, Musty Smell

If you notice a lingering damp or musty smell, it usually means your basement has stagnant collecting water somewhere. The stench is usually quite unpleasant and can even spread to the rest of the home. Even worse, it likely means you’ve got a leak on your hands.

These can be difficult to spot as they may occur behind clutter, appliances or even worse behind the drywall of a finished basement. Finished basements are even more at risk because water stains aren't as obvious.

Plus, most home owners are reluctant to hire a plumber to investigate as they don't want their finishes basement damaged. However, its important to address the issue as soon as possible so it doesn't get worse OR spread to more areas of the basement.

Water loves to travel, so it's imperative find the origin of the water right away.

A plumber can help you with it because sometimes the source of the problem isn’t always apparent to homeowners.

Letting a dank, musty smell go unresolved without finding the source could cause dangerous mold and mildew to build up in your home.

Mold And Mildew Growth

As we mentioned above, mold and mildew can start to grow anytime you have dampness in your home. We don’t need to tell you how detrimental these fungi are to your health. If you find either of these visible in your basement, it’s a sure sign that you have a problem.

A basement leak is the least of your worries when you consider the serious respiratory problems that it can cause. Any time you notice either mold or mildew in your home, call a professional immediately. What starts as a small problem can spread throughout your basement and even to the rest of your home at an alarmingly fast rate.

Even if you address the mold and get it cleaned up, the problem will happen again without a proper waterproofing protocol in place.

Unfortunately the home owner is left with a 'what's done is done' scenario where they have to clean up the existing mold/mildew, however, our job as waterproofing plumbers, is to make sure the problem doesn't keep occurring and keep costing them money in expensive basement repairs. We're experts at both protecting your home and your bank account.

It may not seem as obvious as checking for water and dampness, but rust can be a good indicator of moisture in your basement. It can form on nails, bolts, and electric boxes—or any other metal fixture or appliance in your basement.

To form, the metal has come into contact with water. So, anytime you notice rust in your basement, it’s a good sign that there’s a water leak or at least dampness in your home and may be a good place to start when trying to identify a potential leak source.

It's also good information to pass on to your plumber. It could help save time when trying to narrow down the source of the moisture.

Chalky Powder On Walls, Floors, Or Ceiling

Have you noticed a chalky white or grayish powder on your basement walls, floors, or ceiling recently? This substance is known as efflorescence and commonly builds upon concrete and after you’ve had a water leak. It’s caused when the water dries, leaving salt deposits behind that resemble chalk.

It’s a good idea to follow the efflorescence to see if you can find where the problem is originating from. Sometimes it’s obvious, while other times you’ll need the help of a plumber to do a proper inspection. A lot of older homes have this problem and it's usually a tell-tale sign of a leaky basement.

If you see efflorescence on the foundation walls of your basement, it's usually coming from outside the home, possibly from when it rains.

When the rains fall, water is finding itself to your home and coming into your basement either via a basement window well, or a hole/crack in the foundation. When the weather turns, the water evaporates and leaves the salt deposits behind. This is where hiring an experience exterior waterproofing contractor like DrainWorks can stop the water from coming in. Read more at Basement Waterproofing In Toronto.

Hydrostatic Pressure

Allow us to get scientific for a moment. Another reason your basement may have a leak due to the external foundation walls is something called Hydrostatic Pressure.

Basically, what this means is that an increase in water pressure leads to more potential risks for a leaky basement.

Here's how:

H20 weighs just a bit more than 60 lbs. per cubic foot. If the dirt and soil around your basements foundation is saturated with water, there could be tens of thousands of pounds of hydrostatic pressure literally pushing against your foundation walls.
With this constant pressure being applied to the foundation, it's more likely that water will find its way through even the smallest of foundation cracks or gap and into your home's basement.

This pressure coupled with cracks in the foundation compromises the structural integrity of the foundation and entire home. In extreme cases it could cause structural damage although this is pretty rare.

When You Have A Leaking Basement

— DrainWorks Can Help

Now that you know how to spot the signs of a basement leak, you’ll be better prepared for when you need to call a plumber. Make sure you get in contact with a quality company that you can trust.

Our licensed and insured plumbers at DrainWorks Plumbing have been servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for over 25 years. The community trusts that, whenever they have a plumbing issue. Toronto and GTA residents know they can rely on us to arrive promptly and get the job done well.

You can also read Plumber To Waterproof My Basement for more information of our residential waterproofing services.

Voted Best Plumber In Toronto

DrainWorks has consistently been voted the Consumer’s Choice best plumber in Toronto 13 years in a row. That’s because every one of us on the DrainWorks team believes in delivering top-notch customer service above all else.

We are honoured to be Voted Best Plumbers In Toronto, and it's not something we take likely so we make sure each call we go to receives the very best service!

Pricing Guarantee

Don’t you just hate when you’re quoted a certain price and then you wind up with more than double the initial quote? At DrainWorks, we don't believe in doing business that way. We offer 'Exact To-The-Penny®’ pricing so you have no sneaky hidden fees that surprise you when the job is done.

Commission-Free Plumbers

One of the main reasons for underestimated quotes (as we mentioned above) is plumbers who work on commission.

Oftentimes, plumbers from other companies are actually incentivized to up-sell plumbing services to customers because they make a commission and get rewarded for it.

Fortunately, our plumbers and technicians are 100% salary-based and don't receive any commissions of any type, so you'll never be sold any extra services that you don’t need! Our plumbers are 100% commission free plumbers, and that's the way our customers like it!

Get A Quote For Exterior Waterproofing In Toronto

For your convenience, you can request an exterior basement waterproofing quote from us online, by phone or email!

Give us a call, or book a licensed plumber online for any wet basement issue you're experiencing—big or small. Make sure to get the leak taken care of as soon as possible. Our team is here not only to serve you but to keep you safe and your home dry.

Contact us today! We'd love the opportunity to be your waterproofing company!

DrainWorks Foundation Crack Repair

In addition to our basement waterproofing services, we also offer Basement Crack Repair services as well!

Sometimes the home owners who call us only have a small crack or hairline fracture in the foundation and they think they need a big (and expensive) waterproofing solution, when in reality all they really require is a little foundation repair service.

Your DrainWorks plumber/technician will be able to help you navigate your options as well as costs to help you make the best decision for you, your family, your home and your finances.

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