Leaky Basement Got a Leaky Basement?

There is no reason why you should not be able to take advantage of all the square footage in your home. Your home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make, so you deserve to get the most out of it. Yet too often, home owners leave their basements unfinished. What's worse, they may not realize that when a basement is not properly protected from water damage, it can cause serious and expensive problems down the line.
 
A leaky basement may seem like no big deal. But it could mean that your home can easily be flooded during heavy rainfall or when the snow melts in the spring. Floods are not only inconvenient, they can cause damage that has long-term effects. Leaks and floods cause mold that can have serious health implications on you and your family members. As well, flooding can damage the foundation of your home, affecting its overall structure. This can be extremely hazardous. Constant flooding will eventually increase your insurance rates and decrease the value of your home.
 
Carick Home can transform your leaky basement into a dry, livable space. Whether you want an additional bedroom, or a fun family room, we can update your basement and ensure that you and your family are fully protected from possible flooding. We have been waterproofing homes in Toronto and the GTA for over thirty years and we pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service and satisfaction. All of our work is guaranteed for two-years and we pay our clients a visit after the first year to make sure everything is still in working order.
 
We believe in making home renovations as stress-free as possible for our customers. That means removing all minor stresses. To begin with, all of our workers carry workman's compensation to protect homeowners. Many people are unaware that if contractors do not carry workman's compensation, they could be held liable for any potential injuries that occur on their property. Carick Home also takes care of obtaining all residential building permits as any interior and exterior renovation work generally requires a permit.
 
The contractors at Carick Home will handle of all the interior mechanics of renovating your basement, such as the electrical and plumbing work. We will never leave you with a half-finished project.
 
Our team of professionals can help you come up with great new designs for your new basement. We will update the décor, as well as provide you with a waterproofed area.
 
We will also gladly provide you advice on how you can further protect your home from potential flooding. For example, it is important to ensure that your outdoor drainage system is running efficiently. Make sure your gutters and eavestroughs are not blocked and that your downspout redirects water entirely away from your property. We encourage our customers to take advantage of our years of expertise and learn everything they can about their homes. Let Carick Home improve your basement today.
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Date: March 30, 2012 5:23 PM
A flooded basement is not something to wake up to
Waking up in the morning, walking downstairs into the basement to notice water puddles, or worse - ankle deep water is not something anyone should be subjected to.

Having become a new home owner to an older home I did not realize there would even be a potential issue with flooding until it happened during a heavy snow melt in the spring.

I would highly recommend to find a solid contractor to go through your home you've just purchased and give you a list of recommendations. You can create a project plan and timeline to implement the highest to lowest priorities based on your available budget, and save higher costs down the road if flooding does occur.
May 5, 2012 10:00 PM
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My parents had this problem once when our neighbours decided to build a back yard skating rink. Little did we know that our basement would suddenly become a wading pool.

After a night and one day of bailing ice cold water we finally managed to clean up the mess without too much damage. We never suffered a flooding basement before. As a result I contacted a plumber who suggested that we install a sump pump.

My father had to break through a concrete floor, then dig a hole that was deep enough to hold the pump. Once that was done the pump was installed and we really never had to use it though after it was installed.

It was an older home, a row house to be exact. At the time of building they didn't have sump pumps in the homes. Maybe this is something that every home owner should consider especially if their homes are situated in low lying areas.

I totally agree that having a home inspection before you purchase an older home and in some cases newer ones. It's also a good idea to have your home reinspected after living in it for while to ensure that everything is in working order and up to code. Better to be prepared than to be surprised.
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