A sump pump is a mechanism installed in the lowest point of your house, such as the basement or a crawl space, to help prevent the risk of your basement flooding.
How does it work?
When the ground becomes overly saturated with water from a rainfall...
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR SNOW TO DAMAGE YOUR BASEMENT?
In the Toronto area, heavy snowstorms are typical. These storms can dump many feet of snow on the ground and stay there for days. When the temperatures rise and the snow melts, there will be nowhere for...
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Does Your Toronto Home Have Mould Problems?
Toronto homes that have mould and mildew come with a lot of misconceptions. Mould and mildew can be an unseen problem in your home and is found in virtually every environment. Moulds can be detected indoors and outdoors all...
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Autumn Maintenance | Ensuring a leak free basement this spring
Autumn also known as the fall season is less then a week away! With this is mind, if your like most homeowners your probably concerned about a wet leaky basement. Not only do all the trees...
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RED FLAGS - Sump pump failure - How do you know?
A sump pump failure can result in various wet leaky basement damages. When you own a sump pump it is your first defence against a wet basement or basement flooding. However when a sump...
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How do basements become wet?
Basements are one of the most vulnerable areas of the house that is susceptible to moisture, leaks, and condensation. Have you noticed cracks outside your foundation walls, or inside on the walls and floors? Or have you seen the signs of...
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4 Ways Water Can Get Into Your Home
One of the biggest challenges we face during storms and unpredictable weather patterns here in Ontario is keeping our basement dry. Generally, in many cases, we end up dealing with the after affects of a damp, moist, and...
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Ensuring your basement is spring ready!
Spring has finally arrived! Flowers are beginning to bloom, trees are beginning to get leaves, and the birds are singing. Aside from all the spring excitement you may also notice rain and thunderstorm season is upon us making it important...
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April Season Protection From Heavy Rains and Flood Conditions
April showers bring may flowers! – or wet basements? - Lately our weather patterns have been up and down with lots of rain in the forecast leaving your basement prone to water leaks, floods, and damages. One...
