Basement Waterproofing in Hamilton
Interior basement waterproofing in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara, often paired with a basement gut. We open the walls and floor, expose the problem and carry out the waterproofing your basement needs.
Fix the water before you finish the basement
Water stains, musty smells and damp drywall usually mean water is getting through the foundation. Finishing over the problem only hides it. We start by removing the finished walls and flooring to expose the foundation, then show you where the water is getting in.
From there, interior waterproofing work can include crack repair, a membrane on the inside of the foundation walls, and a drainage channel to a sump. Every basement is different, so the scope and price are confirmed on the walk-through.
Why demolition and waterproofing go together
Waterproofing a finished basement means tearing out the finishes anyway. Doing the demolition and the waterproofing with one crew avoids a second set of trades, a second mess and a gap in the schedule. Your basement goes from leaking to ready for framing in one job.
How basement waterproofing works with us
Your GC or you pull the permit. We work to the plan, keep the site clean and stay on your schedule.
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Walk-through
We walk the space with you or your GC and mark what goes and what stays.
Day 1 -
Written quote
Scope, schedule and price in writing, with the bin plan spelled out.
Within 48 hours -
Protect
Dust walls, zip doors and floor protection go up before any demolition starts.
First morning -
Demolition
By hand, room by room, to the scope on your plans and permit.
Most homes 3 to 8 days -
Sort & haul
Metal, concrete and brick pulled for recycling. The rest goes in the bin.
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Broom-clean
Nails pulled, floors swept and a final walk-through with you or your GC.
Handover
Basement waterproofing across Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara
We work in 7 communities between Brantford and the Niagara Region. Pick your town for the neighbourhoods we cover.
Basement waterproofing photos from the job site
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Basement slab broken out by hand
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Concrete floor removed to the gravel
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New concrete against the membrane
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Waterproofing membrane on the walls
Basement waterproofing questions
Something else on your mind? Call Rory directly at (289) 659-1488.
Common signs are water stains, white residue on the walls, a musty smell, damp carpet or drywall, and water after heavy rain or snowmelt.
Exterior waterproofing seals the outside of the foundation; interior systems manage water that gets in. The right choice depends on your home, access and budget, and we talk it through on the walk-through.
Sometimes. If the leak is in one area, we can open just that section. A full gut is better when the damage is widespread.
No. We leave the basement clean and dry for your contractor to frame and finish.
Related services
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Basement demolition
Finished basements stripped to the foundation walls and slab, ready for a new layout, a rental unit or waterproofing.Typical: 2 to 4 days
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Concrete & brick removal
Basement slabs, walkways, steps, chimneys and brick walls broken out and sorted for recycling.Concrete and brick sorted for reuse
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House gutting
Full interior demolition down to the studs. Plaster, lath, drywall, kitchens and baths out, structure left sound.Typical: 3 to 8 days per floor
Tell us about your project
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