EXTERIOR BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN TORONTO
WillFix experts can protect your basement with skilled and top-quality exterior waterproofing — bringing back comfort so you can forget about leaks and moldy smell.
Basement Waterproofing Benefits
External basement waterproofing is not the most complicated process, but it requires skill and certain experience with specific materials. Rest assured, WillFix basement waterproofing experts have it.
Forget What Mold Smells Like
Make your basement dry and safe — with no mold or unnatural humidity
No Basement Leaks for Decades
Time-tested effective solution. We guarantee 25 years of no wet basement issues.
Improve Your House’s Safety
Increase the soundness of the foundation — to increase both safety and comfort.
Improve Your House’s Structural
Let our most experienced professionals apply Aquabloc and the Delta membrane.
Protection
No basement is safe from constant water exposure's degrading and eroding effects. A wet basement is a full-scale health concern that elevates the risks for you and your family. External basement waterproofing is your effective line of defense against multiple enemies.
Insects
A whole spectrum of insects can inhabit your basement if it has excessive moisture and darkness:
- Earwigs (Dermaptera);
- Centipedes (Chilopoda);
- Millipedes (Diplopoda);
Some insects may spread diseases, and we doubt you’ll feel comfortable sharing a house with them.
Mold
Mold is extremely fast-spreading: it may occur in 24-48 hours in the moist area:
- Dark-looking brown mold (Stachybotrys);
- Lighter-looking dry mold (Aspergillus);
- Black mold (Stachybotrys);
There’s nothing good about having mold in your house. The spores easily spread throughout the house and can lead to health issues, like allergies or infections.
Allergies
“Basement allergy” can be both barely notable and extremely uncomfortable for you:
- Running nose, sneezing, coughing;
- Centipedes (Chilopoda);
- Headache, anaphylaxis, troubled breathing;
A wet basement can be both a trigger for someone’s allergic reaction and the reason for allergy development.
Certified & Licensed Professionals
Fully insured and protected for every project
Free, clear, and written estimates
We raise the quality grade, not the price tag
Customer-oriented approach
We treat every basement like our own
Testimonials
In the last 20 years, we performed over a thousand projects all across Toronto. We’re proud of our reputation and always appreciate the kind words from satisfied clients:
Wet Basement Facts:
3-Way Solution:
Three processes can solve the problem and ensure your basement’s dryness and safety:
Exterior basement waterproofing is a combination of the three best approaches: enforcing the walls, protecting your basement, and redirecting the water away from it.
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How We Do It
When you hire us, you are sure to receive all services in full and of the highest quality. Exterior basement waterproofing requires time, patience and skills. We got them all. Here is how we work to provide you with the most efficient waterproofing solution:
Estimation
Our team of experts will examine your house walls and will mark the work area. It’s necessary to plan all the further steps ahead so that every team member knows what exactly and where they will do to solve your problem most efficiently.
Excavation
We carefully dig up a thin strip of ground along your foundation wall to reach the basement level and the weeping tiles. You can be sure that the area won't be damaged and the excavation won’t affect your driveway or backyard appearance.
First Cleaning
We can’t waterproof walls that have soil leftovers on them. It would lead to extra mold development and would undermine the whole project. We use high-power powerwashers to make your exterior basement walls as clean as possible.
Preparation
It’s also crucial to make sure that your basement walls are even, have no cracks, no gaps, and no tiny slits. To make the area perfectly ready for waterproofing (and improve your foundation soundness), we use special hydraulic cement.
Waterproofing
We will apply multiple layers of Aqua-Bloc to your basement walls, add yellow jacket mesh, weeping tiles, Delta membrane, drainage, and take other measures. The process will prevent any leaks and channel the water away from your basement.
Backfilling
At this point, all we have to do is fill up the excavated area. We will cover the drainage and the most important parts of the system will with an extra gravel coating to ensure its integrity and functionality before filling up the area with soil.
Cleanup
Before our team will leave you with your newly waterproofed basement — we will make sure that the area looks just as good as it did before the excavation started. We treat every basement like our own, so we don’t leave a mess.
The Result
In the end, the result of our work is always the same: a perfectly waterproofed basement with no leaks, no mold, and no problems, guaranteed. And if things won’t go as planned in the first 25 years — we’ll come back and fix it for free.
WHY WILLFIX
In case you’re looking for the best quality for a fair price — the Willfix team is ready to commit and help you with any wet basement issues. We understand that you wouldn’t trust a complete stranger with your basement safety, your family’s health, and your comfort. Here are a few facts about us so we don’t feel like a stranger anymore:
20
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1000+
SATISFIED CLIENTS
15
EXPERTS IN THE TEAM
25
YEARS WARRANTY
Certified & Licensed Professionals
Our team has all the necessary certification, including a plumbing license and a certified Structural Engineer. We’ll be happy to provide all the documents on demand.
Fully insured and protected for projects
We value safety and efficiency above all. You can rest assured that even in the worst cases you’re covered: WSIB certification for your project can always be provided upon request.
Free, clear, and written estimates
We stand for our word. Willfix experts will evaluate and estimate the project and give you a written, official registry — so that no extra expenses can ever occur.
We raise the quality, not the price tag
We can drain your basement — but not your wallet. You can choose the materials, the technology, and review the whole process. Our job is to make sure you get the best quality for a fair price.
Customer-oriented approach
Get the solution that suits your unique case. From crack injections to exterior basement waterproofing — we’ll find and implement the best technology for your unique situation.
We treat every basement like our own
We understand the struggles a wet basement or a leak may cause. In all our projects, we aim at the same targets as you do: to solve the problem fast, keep the solution efficient, with the technology you can trust.
FAQ
How much does exterior basement waterproofing in Toronto cost?
In general, you can expect anything between $5.000 and $35.000 for the whole project. The cost of this type of job will vary depending on the age and condition of your house, the foundation material, the area, and the extras you will choose (you can choose all the options, select the ones you really need, or refuse them all). The size of your basement matters as well, since the price is calculated per square foot.
How long does exterior basement waterproofing take?
Exterior basement waterproofing in Toronto usually takes from one to two weeks. It’s the final timeframe, necessary for a crew to complete interior basement waterproofing work and give you the guarantees. This includes excavation, waterproofing system installation, concrete works, drainage systems appliance, and all other steps. The final terms depend on the size of your basement and the number of extra services you will decide to include in the works.
Can you do exterior basement waterproofing yourself?
Yes, you can do it yourself. With sufficient skill, enough research, and practice — you can do anything, including all sorts of waterproofing works. Of course, you need to get the necessary permits first, including the plumbing license and the engineering certification in case you plan to lower your basement as well.
We still highly recommend that you hire a professional for the job. Basement waterproofing is not that type of job that you can do yourself easily and save on professional help. It might work that way with building a pergola in your backyard, but not with something that includes a whole set of complex processes and might damage the whole area’s drainage system. Basement waterproofing is technically demanding and requires special skills and equipment.
Do I have to get an engineering certification for basement waterproofing?
No, you won’t need a permit for exterior waterproofing, because it doesn’t affect the structure of your house or the drainage. It doesn’t require a building permit as well. However, if you plan to lower your basement floor, you need one. That’s the only case when this type of waterproofing will require an engineering certification (at least that’s how it works in the Toronto area). Depending on the case, you might need a plumbing license for waterproofing works, but it’s not always necessary.
How long does exterior waterproofing last?
Exterior basement waterproofing should last at least 20-50 years. It’s not eternal, since all the materials used have an expiration date, but the most important factor here is skilled waterproofing system installation. Willfix guarantees that your basement won’t have any leaks or other issues in the next 25 years. We also value your resources, so the warranty includes the house — not you as a client personally. This way it’s easier for you to present high-quality basement waterproofing as an extra reason to raise the property price in case you decide to sell your house. For example, if you order an external basement waterproofing now, in 2022, sell your house in 2032, and the new owners will have a leak in 2045 — we’ll still come to fix it for free.
Best Exterior Basement Waterproofing Alternatives?
While it’s an effective way to prevent your basement from leaking, it’s not always the most efficient one. Depending on the case, you might need other services. Some of them may solve your problem faster and for a more fair price. Willfix is ready to help anyway — but here’s how to choose:
- Interior Basement Waterproofing
- Foundation Crack Repair
- Concrete forming
- Concrete Crack Repair
- Basement Crack Repair
- Epoxy Crack Injection
- Basement Underpinning
The key difference is in the name: interior (or sometimes called internal) basement waterproofing means that no works take place on the outside of your basement. Instead, the water that will leak from the walls is channeled away from the basement through a complex draining system.
Interior basement waterproofing might be a better option if
- You have air conditioning, a beloved flowerbed, expensive stone tiles, or other objects next to your house walls that make exterior excavation difficult and expensive;
- You want to have better control of the system, with access to all the elements of it from the inside of your basement;
- You want a more technological and modern system with no loss in quality of your waterproofing.
Willfix experts are experienced in interior basement waterproofing and we’re ready to commit.
You can’t waterproof a foundation that has long exceeded its purpose. Increased humidity, cracks and leaks are major red flags. Even a tiny foundation crack is a threat not just to your comfort, but to your home's safety as well.
You need foundation crack repair in case:
- You see multiple cracks, unevenness, or slits in wall joints in your basement;
- You know that your house didn’t get a proper renovation in the last 10-15 years;
- You notice moldy small and increased humidity, but can’t identify the source of them.
We have been helping Toronto residents to fix their basements for over 20 years now and have all the necessary certifications for it.
Concrete forming allows you to build brand new structures for any of your project needs. Our experts can accomplish residential and commercial projects regardless of the complexity of the task:
- Columns, swimming pulls and patio slabs to change the appearance or functionality of your property;
- Foundations, basement walls and retaining walls to make sure your house is stable and fixed inn place, with no future water damage issues;
- Mud slabs, staircases, or full-scale footings that will last and retain their quality for as much as you need them.
The Willfix team has more than 20 years of experience and we guarantee that only the best materials and machinery will be used in your concrete forming project.
Concrete in your basement walls was never made to last for ages and withstand the immense water pressure from the soil. The walls bend and bow, deform and lose the structural soundness. The best way to fix the issue is to repair the damaged area.
The Willfix team has over 20 years of experience in concrete crack repairs. We know how to do it right:
- Only top-quality hydraulic cement will be used in the process;
- Seal the cracks efficiently — with no chances of them appearing again;
- Restore the original look of your walls so they don’t look repaired at all.
A concrete crack repair is never the final solution because it doesn’t protect your walls from the groundwater’s degrading effects, but it’s enough to restore your foundation’s original structure.
Basement cracks are relatively harmless when small, but the frequent rainfalls, snowy winters, and sometimes — extreme temperature changes can make a small crack expand dramatically overnight.
For every basement crack repair, whether the crack is around the window frame, on the floor, or on the wall — we have a professional solution:
- Epoxy injections for small and hairline cracks;
- Hydraulic cement and sealing for wider cracks;
- Full-scale basement structure restoration for the worst cases.
The only unchanging aspect is the result: you get your problem fixed with no chances for it to appear ever again.
Epoxy crack injection is the fastest and the least expensive way to fix a crack in your basement. It’s one of the most popular wet basement repair methods, but it won’t work with cracks that already leak — only with the ones that are potentially dangerous.
Epoxy crack injection is the perfect option for basement repair when:
- The cracks are tiny and just potentially dangerous;
- The cracks are relatively wide (under ¼ of an inch) but there are few of them;
- The cracks appeared because of poor construction techniques.
Willfix professionals use only high-quality epoxy with commercial-grade ports that leave no chances to the tiniest hollow spots in your basement walls.
When you need to enlarge your living space or make your basement more comfortable — you need floor lowering, not waterproofing. We have a certified engineer to do the drawings and a team of professionals to help you with basement underpinning.
Basement underpinning has multiple benefits:
- Dramatically increase your home living space and value;
- Easily examine and fix the communications or plumbing to avoid future problems;
- Turn your crawl space into a fully functional extra floor in your home.
Willfix has over two decades in lowering basement floors in Toronto. We can add extra 2 feet of height to your basement to make it a truly comfortable and functional area.
SERVICE AREAS
WIllfix Basement Waterproofing Locations
Willfix experts are familiar with the specifics of the Great Toronto Area and have enough experience to deal with any basement waterproofing job in any city. We know that snowy winters, frequent rainfalls, and groundwater management issues are equally damaging to basements and foundation walls of people in all communities.
We treat every basement like our own, regardless of the location, and have a good reputation in multiple communities.
So far we are serving these areas:
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