Clarke Basement Systems Job Stories

Sometimes in order to solve a problem, a problem must visibly present itself.  When homeowner Troy S. found that his basement was flooding due to a crack in his wall he knew a solution had to be found immediately.  Troy remembered a waterproofing company by the name of Clarke Basement Systems in the area and decided to give them a chance with his basement.   Not long after, Troy was met by waterproofing specialist Fitz Wilks at his Barrie, ON home.  Fitz immediately surveyed the basement, looking for where the crack surfaced and where it ended.  Upon finding both ends, Fitz proposed that Troy install FlexiSpan along the crack.  FlexiSpan is a polyurethane polymer based wall sealant.  Unlike other fixes such as hydraulic cement or other epoxies, FlexiSpan does not dry out or crack. Additionally it can bend and stretch with the natural movement of the foundation wall, something hydraulic cement or epoxies cannot do.  Upon agreeing on the procedure that was going to be done on his basement, Fitz called in his crew to install the FlexiSpan.   A dry basement is a happy basement, and in Troy’s case a crackless basement is a great basement.  Thanks to the professionalism provided by Clarke Basement Systems, Troy’s basement will stay dry and crack free for years to come!

Today we injected a pool deck to improve slope and remove trip hazards. The homeowner was concerned about the areas of their pool that were potentially dangerous due to the cracks and slopes. After calling Clarke Basement Systems and receiving a free inspection they were given the best and most affordable options to repair these hazards around their pool. Installers Billy and his team came out and used PolyLevel to even out the surfaces and level it up so that the trip hazards were removed. It took only 4-5 hours and the lift was nearly 3".  

Homeowner realized some raised areas in their backyard concrete. They were thinking of ripping out and redoing their entire backyard patio area. After doing some research they found an alternative, which was using PolyLevel. Clarke Basement Systems scheduled our installer Billy to go to the home and install our affordable, efficient PolyLevel system to repair the unleveled concrete areas in this homeowner's backyard patio area. The installers lifted a concrete slab on grade backyard patio and sealled it with Nexus Pro. They injected at a 4' depth to insure concerete is stabilized and leveled.

Clarke Basement Systems inspector, Robert, went to this home in Elmwood, ON after receiving an inquiry about repairing various cracks around this home. After a thorough inspection, Robert recommended using Polylevel to affordable repair the areas with unlevel and cracked concrete. The homeowners agreed and an appointment was set for the technician Billy and his team to come out and make the necessary repairs. This resulted in their team lifting areas around the front and back porch. They also repaired an area which sloped away from the home and cracks were leveled and sealed with Nexus Pro Sealent.

A previous customer that used Clarke Basement Systems was so impressed with our previous waterproofing that they asked for us to come back as they believed it was time for a new sump pump. Installation Professional Lucio Flores went and installed our patented UltraSump® system. The UltraSump® is equipped with a battery backup that will turn on when a power failure, or outage occurs. We also equip discharge lines with our IceGuard® to prevent any blockages from ice or debris when reaching the exterior of the home.   Think it’s time for a new sump? Call us today!

This home in Mississauga, Ontario, had a basement that was causing the owners trouble every spring season. The cellar has multiple floors yearly, so the HVAC room had a leak trickling down to the basement's lower level. The flooding would leave inches of water throughout the whole bottom floor. This would cause the foot to warp, belongings to be damaged, and potential room for mold to grow throughout the basement. With the homeowners calling in waterproofers every year, they did not find one that fixed the job permanently - until they found us. With some research and looking at the top of their search, the homeowners found us- Clarke Basement Systems. Once the appointment call was made, we could send our friendly and honest System Design Specialist, Dean Merendino, to the home for a better look. He suggested our wall membrane and perimeter drainage system to make this basement waterproofed ultimately. The owners trusted his opinion and knew, based on his experience, that he was trustworthy to proceed with the work.     Later that week, our installation duo, Dustin and Alan, arrived at the home to start the waterproofing job. The job was to take half the work day and take two days to properly cure the concrete that was poured on top. Step by step will be to cut out the existing wet drywall along the floor line; from there, we will jackhammer a trench on the perimeter of the floor to create our drainage system. Our clean space membrane will be installed to prevent water from penetrating the walls, our piping in the trench, gravel, then concrete on top. The process seems simple when listed, but Dustin and Alan need to be precise with measurements and ensure they don't disrupt any of the electrical and drainage. The work was done immaculately, and the finished product made it look much neater than the work before. The homeowner was initially skeptical since she wanted to ensure the job was done correctly and know if it would hold out for many years to come. Alan cleaned up the job well, and we used our HEPA-filtered fan to remove all floating dust particles and protect the basement. She was thrilled to see the fantastic work and wanted to the right a review for the great experience. 

Karen from Mississauga, Ontario, had just recently moved her mom into her basement and was in the middle of transforming it into a proper apartment. Unfortunately, the small unfinished part of the basement had some water seepage from the garage wall. After speaking to System Design Specialist, Dean Merendino, he designed a well-suited solution for Karen and her mom.   A team from CBS first installed our WaterGuard® interior drainage system. Next, they encapsulated the space with our CleanSpace® wall membrane and replaced the old sump with our patented SuperSump®. Collectively; the three installations will work together to collect and dispose of any unwanted water that finds its way into the apartment. When the crew finished, Karen and her mother were thrilled they had chosen the right people to look after their home.  

Homeowners Richard and Jessica had an unleveled concrete area in the front of their driveway and also along the walkway of their home. We injected PolyLevel to lift the slab on the grade driveway back to it's original plane and we also lifted the front and side walkway to improve slope. We sealed all joints at the house with Nexus Pro Sealent.

When Brendon & Anne C. discovered significant water intrusion into their basement, they knew they needed to act before they suffered property damage. While trying to find a contractor up to the challenge, they found Clarke Basement Systems.   Don Clarke met with the couple to diagnose the severity of the situation, and after close inspection he recommended the WaterGuard Perimeter Drainage System, ThermalDry Wall Waterproofing, SuperSump sump pump system, and finally IceGuard to prevent drain lines from freezing. Primary Foreman Jose Martinez oversaw the installation, ensuring a long-lasting solution to Brendon and Anne’s leaky basement. The couple was very happy with the results and would recommend Clarke Basement Systems to others.

A home in Mississauga, Ontario had several wall cracks located in the basement and crawlspace. The wall cracks were leaking causing damage to some wall material in the finished area of the basement and there was water on the floor of the crawlspace which could damage stored items. The homeowner didn't want the problems to worsen and wanted to finish parts of the basement.  The customer called Clarke Basement Systems and spoke to Ron Monk who explained everything that would be done to the impacted areas. Mark Dougherty and the team came in and installed Flexispan Wall Crack Repair System and Drainage systems. Flexispan seals the crack with a polyurethane sealant then provides a secondary drainage strategy to ensure the wall crack never leaks again. No amount of wall movement will cause the crack to leak again. The crack is sealed first with a flexible polyurethane sealant. A secondary drainage membrane is installed over the first layer and then a third layer of the polyurethane sealant is applied. The floor is opened up below the crack and cactus board is installed on the footing. When the floor is restored, the cactus board allows for a gap between the floor and wall and footing and floor. This drainage strategy ensures that if the crack ever leaked through the first polyurethane seal it would be drained to the sub-floor by the secondary drainage membrane. The customer was satisfied because the cracks were permanently repaired with a 25 year warranty against leakage. The warranty is nationally backed through the Basement Systems Dealer Network and is transferable should they decide to sell the home.