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Basement flood protection for Windsor-Essex homes
Basement water usually comes from one of two places: sewer backups through the floor drain, or seepage through walls and cracks. They need different fixes. Here's how to tell which one you have, and how we help stop it.
Backups vs. seepage: which problem do you have?
| Sewer backup | Seepage | |
|---|---|---|
| What you see | Water or sewage coming up through the floor drain, usually during a big storm | Water or dampness coming through walls, cracks or the wall-floor joint, often for days after rain |
| Usual fix | Backwater valve, sump pump changes, drain disconnection | Exterior waterproofing, crack repair, grading, weeping tile |
| Who does it | Licensed plumber | Waterproofing contractor, like us |
Many homes have both issues. Fixing one doesn't fix the other.
How we help prevent basement flooding
- Work out your problem. Backup, seepage, or both? At a free site visit, we look for signs of seepage and explain what's causing it.
- Stop seepage from the outside. We dig to the footing, clean the wall, apply Blueskin membrane and Platon dimple board, then backfill and grade away from the house. Our waterproofing process →
- Repair cracks, from interior injection to exterior digs. Crack repair →
- Fix the drainage: weeping tile replacement, window wells and grading so water moves away from the foundation.
- Disconnect and extend downspouts, and make sure the ground slopes away from the house.
- For sewer backups, a licensed plumber installs devices like a backwater valve.
Want help sorting it out?
At a free site visit, we'll look for signs of seepage and tell you honestly whether you likely need waterproofing, a plumber, or both.
Ready when you are. A free, no-pressure look and a written estimate.