Your basement should be dry. Every season.

Most Edmonton leaks come from one of three places: cracks in the foundation wall, water pooling against the house because the ground slopes the wrong way, or groundwater rising faster than it can drain. Alberta's clay soil holds water against your foundation, and every freeze-thaw cycle widens small cracks. A free inspection tells you exactly which one you're dealing with.

It depends on the source of the problem. For full exterior waterproofing, Edmonton contractors commonly charge in the range of $250 to $450 per linear foot of foundation wall — while a single crack injection costs far less. That's why we quote in writing after a free on-site inspection instead of guessing over the phone. You'll know your real number before any work starts, with no obligation.

Sometimes yes — professional injection sealing works well for many wall cracks. But if water pressure from outside is the root cause, an interior-only patch hides the symptom while the problem grows. We'll tell you honestly which repair your situation needs, even when it's the smaller one.

Usually insurance covers sudden events (like a burst pipe) but not gradual seepage through the foundation, which is considered a maintenance issue. That's exactly why fixing leaks early matters: the repair is yours to control, the mold and flooring damage that follows often isn't covered.

Before the next melt. Summer and fall are ideal for exterior work since the ground is workable, but crack sealing and sump pump installs happen year-round. If you're seeing water now, don't wait for a season — it only gets worse.

It almost certainly wasn't waterproofed — it was damp-proofed. Builders typically apply a thin spray-on coating that slows moisture but isn't designed to stop water under pressure, and it degrades over the years. True waterproofing is a heavier, multi-layer system: sealing coat, drainage membrane, and working weeping tile. That difference is why plenty of newer Edmonton homes still leak — and it's what we install when we do the job properly.

Weeping tile is the perforated drain pipe that runs along your foundation footing and carries groundwater away. In many older Edmonton homes it's clay tile that has cracked, shifted or clogged with sediment — which forces water against your foundation instead of away from it. If your basement leaks along the wall-floor joint, failing weeping tile is a common cause. We inspect it, and repair or replace it as part of exterior waterproofing.

Yes. Every job starts with a free on-site inspection and a written quote. You can also text a photo of the problem to 780-910-6196 and we'll often tell you what you're looking at the same day.