Foundation waterproofing and masonry in Leamington
Leamington has seen its share of severe storms. The Municipality points out that intense rain can overwhelm drainage systems and that power outages during storms can knock out sump pumps (Municipality of Leamington: Severe Storm Preparedness). A well-waterproofed foundation doesn't rely on electricity to keep water out.
Protecting your Leamington home from flooding
The Municipality recommends installing and maintaining a backwater valve, inspecting your private drain connection, and reporting any basement flooding to your insurer and to the Municipality.
How we protect Leamington basements
Water that comes through foundation walls and cracks is seepage, and it's fixed from the outside. Here's what we do:
- Exterior waterproofing: we dig to the footing, clean the wall, apply Blueskin membrane and Platon dimple board, then backfill and grade away from the house.
- Drainage: weeping tile replacement, window wells and grading so water moves away from the foundation.
- Crack repair: from interior injection to exterior digs.
Sewer backups through the floor drain are a different problem, handled by a licensed plumber with devices like backwater valves. At a free site visit, we'll tell you honestly whether you likely need waterproofing, a plumber, or both.
Storm-ready foundations
- Exterior waterproofing: a passive barrier that works during a power outage
- Crack repair: before a small leak becomes a big one
- Grading and window wells: so storm water runs away, not in
- Parging and masonry: a solid, sealed wall surface above grade
Ready when you are. A free, no-pressure look and a written estimate.