FOUNDATION CRACK REPAIR SERVICES IN TORONTO
The foundation is the basis of your home that ensures your safety and comfort. Willfix experts are ready to commit and seal any foundation cracks — regardless of the difficulty.
Why You Need Foundation Crack Repair
Some cracks are harder to fix than others — and way more dangerous in the long run. Foundation cracks compromise your home’s safety, look, and value. Luckily, we can fix it.
Be one step ahead of the problems
Done on time, a foundation crack repair prevents any wet basement issues in the future
Strong and time-tested solution
Professional foundation crack repair stabilizes your basement and improves its structural integrity
No extra risks for your budget
Cost-effective way to protect your belongings and your home value in the long run, not just here and now
How Do Foundation Cracks Occur?
In some cases, fixing just one foundation crack might not be enough. Our experts will also help you understand why it appeared in the first place.
Poor construction
Not all foundation walls are made equal. The materials and the technology are not always made to last more than 10-15 years.
Badly mixed concrete will react to the weather and temperature changes, revealing all the construction team oversights.
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
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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:
Types of Foundation Cracks
Repairing different kinds of foundation cracks requires different solutions, technologies, and materials. Identify what crack you have so we can find the most cost-effective way to fix it.
Hairline foundation cracks
The most common type. Thin, barely notable cracks (one or multiple in one place) that occur because of soil pressure. These cracks are unopened and rarely cause leaks at this stage.
Vertical foundation cracks
Vertical cracks occur because of soil pressure and are fairly common, but do not necessarily mean serious foundation structure issues. They still can grow and cause wet basement problems.
Horizontal foundation cracks
Horizontal cracks represent the biggest threat to your basement’s structural integrity, grow faster than other types, and should be fixed at early stages — as soon as possible.
What if you do not fix a foundation crack?
Both small and large cracks have similar adverse consequences for your health, your house, and your safety. It’s important to repair any basement crack as soon as you notice one.
Damaged Foundation
Your home’s foundation keeps your house fixed in place, keeps it stable and firm. A foundation crack is a threat to every aspect of it:
- Structural integrity — lost and compromised;
- Visual changes — the “sinking” facade;
- Dangerous decrease in support for the house weight
One by one, the problems will occur. From more cracks to cosmetic issues both inside and outside. It's just a question of time.
Risk of Wet Basement
Every crack is an invitation and an open door to your basement. Sooner or later, the water from the soil will start leaking through the walls or the floor, with all the consequences:
- Damp basement with excess water;
- Uncomfortably increased humidity;
- Risk of insects and allergy development.
There’s nothing good about having a wet basement. The more you wait — the worse it gets and the more expensive options you may need to make it dry and comfortable again.
Health and allergy issues
A basement crack by itself is not a health hazard, but it’s a sign of a whole spectrum of dangers on their way. If you skip on basement crack repair, it may lead to:
- Mold growth, including the toxic species;
- Wet basement allergy development;
- Aspergillosis due to the mold spores.
Some of these effects may occur, some may not. We frankly wish you never having to face them. The only way to be sure is to repair all your basement cracks — even the tiniest ones.
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.
Foundation Crack Repair FAQ
What kind of foundation cracks can be considered serious?
In short, if you see it — it IS serious. When cracks show up around your home, it could be signs of serious foundation problems and possible mold problems in your basement.
If one or two cracks aren’t enough to cause a problem in your basement, more cracks will surely appear, sooner or later, and cause issues as more water than usual is being pulled down into your home.
Not all cracks can cause your basement to leak, though. Cracks in concrete walls often happen from the weight of the house, but as long as there is not a major crack in your foundation walls, it may be okay.
How do you access and repair a hidden foundation crack?
There are many ways to repair foundation cracks that are not easy to reach. Some steps are fairly general and universal, some are more specific in terms of skills required.
Filling and sealing cracks: There are many different types of cracks that can occur on your foundation, but all of them will need to be filled with something, rock wool, concrete patch, concrete grinders, etc.
Crawl space access without removing the foundation wall: For very small openings, this might be your best option if you don’t want to remove the concrete foundation wall to fix a crack. There are several types of crawl spaces, but the most common one is the “closed” crawl space. This type can be found in nearly all homes built before the mid-1980s.
Crawl space access with concrete foundation wall removal: For more serious and larger cracks in the floor of your home, it may be necessary to remove the entire foundation wall and replace it with a new concrete wall. This will remove any debris, like water, that may have gotten into cracks or crevices in the original basement wall.
Repair cracks with a patch repair system: A concrete patch or rock wool can be used to fix small cracks in your basement flooring or walls and ceilings. It will also allow you to close off any drafts underneath your home.
Why hairline cracks are less dangerous than horizontal or vertical foundation cracks?
A hairline crack, in simple terms, is a crack that hasn’t opened yet. It’s there, it’s compromising your basement’s structural integrity, BUT it’s not a threat yet. On the other end of the crack, there might be water building up, but it’s not leaking into your basement. Again — just yet. Hydrostatic pressure, the expanding and shrinking soil (especially if the area where your house is located has a lot of clay in the soil), and many other factors will eventually lead to the crack expanding.
Every hairline crack, if not sealed and repaired on time, will inevitably become a full-scale dangerous crack. It’s just a question of time.
Why testing for asbestos in your basement is important?
According to Health Canada, asbestos is a major health hazard. It’s known to cause cancer, asbestosis (a respiratory disease that troubles your breathing), and other issues. Asbestos negatively affects your health. When it’s sealed in your attic or in your basement — it’s not that harmful, since no asbestos particles reach your lungs or spread around your house. However, when you do literally any kind of work — including drilling, demolition, or even smoothing of the house structure’s elements — it gets dangerous.
Unfortunately, asbestos was commonly used in building materials, including insulation, drywall, and cement. It was banned in the 1980s, but if your house is built before that — there’s a chance that you can still find this dangerous material in some of the home’s systems.
The last thing you want to do is to disturb it. And that’s exactly what happens when a major crack opens. Maybe it’s not even in the wall itself, but the crack partly contacts the sealed communications, and the asbestos particles spread around your home interior.
Our experts know that testing for asbestos in old homes should always be step number one, before even cleaning the area and starting any foundation crack repair.
How often do foundation cracks occur?
Foundation cracks are way more common than one would expect. In general, you can expect them every 10 years or so, unless your foundation gets a thorough examination and proper treatment annually.
The problem is that hydrostatic pressure is constant — it just never stops. The pressure that your walls have to withstand may change with seasons or the weather, but it’s also always there. And while the liquid in the soil refreshes fairly often, with every snowfall or rainfall, your foundation walls stay the same. With age, they tend to lose integrity, bend, bow, and obviously — crack. It’s a common issue if you have no foundation repair done or your foundation is reinforced on time.
Best Foundation Crack Repair Alternatives
Foundation crack repair is effective, but it’s a troubleshooting solution — not the way to be 100% sure that your basement is safe from leaks and water’s degrading effects.
Willfix team has over 20 years of experience in eliminating all sorts of wet basement issues and we’re ready to help anyway.
- Exterior Basement Waterproofing
- Interior Basement Waterproofing
- Concrete forming
- Concrete Crack Repair
- Basement Crack Repair
- Epoxy Crack Injection
- Basement Underpinning
Exterior (and commonly called “external”) basement waterproofing is the way to protect your basement from the outside, so the water does not make it to the inner side of your basement walls at all. It’s a time-tested and reliable solution that the majority of our clients prefer.
Exterior basement waterproofing might be a better option when:
- You have no structures on the outside perimeter of your basement walls and the area can get easily excavated;
- You want to stop the water from even touching your basement walls by applying all the waterproofing materials around them, not on the inside;
- You want to increase your home’s price significantly and rest assured that no leaks will ever occur.
The Willfix team has over 20 years of experience in exterior basement waterproofing and we’re ready to commit.
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.
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.
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