Clarke Basement Systems Job Stories

Walter  of Mississauga, Ontario had an uneven driveway located at the entrance of his garage. The cement had cracked and had become a tripping hazard for the customer. The customer also had further concerns that water would leak into the cracks and freeze causing further damage to the driveway. Due to the unevenness of the driveway, the customer had a struggle getting into the garage with his vehicle due to the change in the height. After a full review of the problem, Bill and Kyle were able to inject a structural grade polymer into the cement to fill the voids which allowed the concrete to lift and stabilize. The nexus pro sealant was used to seal and fracture cracks that may cause further damage to the driveway. Walter was very pleased with the work done. With having the garage at a safe height, he can now enter the garage with a vehicle. The driveway has an overall more appealing look, without the worry of being a tripping hazard.

 Our customer in Mississauga, Ontario, had an issue with the front step of their home that had been sinking for a few years. Recently our customer had noticed that an animal had dug out a large hole underneath the concrete which further weakened the substrate, creating an area where water could wash out any loose soils.   John DiNicolantonio, Project Lead, informed our customer on how the installation process would work. Billy, Installation Foreman, installed:   Polyurethane NexusPro™ Joint Sealant    Our Polyurethane foam is injected beneath the concrete to lift and level the slabs. The foam compresses the substrate and then lifts the concrete, thus ensuring that the area is protected from further settlement. Billy used our NexusPro™ Joint Sealant as a caulking to seal any cracks and gaps in the concrete to prevent water from penetrating the substrate.  Our customer was pleased that our team was able to lift the step back up to its original height and were able to stabilize the rest of the walkway to protect the area from further settlement.

This century-old home was built with a stone foundation. It is not uncommon that this foundation will leak over time. These customers faced water seepage, ultimately leading to mould growth around the basement. They called Clarke Basement Systems hoping we could inspect their home and offer a solution. This is a common problem homes with stone foundations face. If your home has a similar problem, call the waterproofing experts at Clarke Basement Systems for a free quote!

After the past few years, we can all appreciate that our health is one of the things we should never disparage. To live a happy life, health always comes first! That’s why these homeowners in Belfountain, Ontario, call Clarke Basement Systems to fix their leaky basement that was accompanied by mould growth. System Design Specialist, Rob Langton inspected the home. He made a recommendation for a complete encapsulation system to eliminate any mold growth that could impact any of the resident's well-being.

Stone foundations were ubiquitous pre-World War 1. With that said, we now have a more modern method of using block foundations due to the stability and beneficial properties they give to the structure of newer homes. Over time, the mortar chips and breaks down due to the natural movements of soil and ultimately leaving cracks and holes in the foundation. This creates a pathway for water seepage to find its way into crawl spaces and basements. For this home in Belfountain, Ontario, the homeowners experienced just this and called Clarke Basement Systems for an inspection and solution.   Whether it is a block or stone foundation, our team has solutions for all your basement and crawl space needs! Call us today.    

A cold cellar in a home in Cheltenham, Ontario, had a problem. Groundwater was entering through the floor and wall joint. The homeowner wanted the space to be able to use it for storage. Knowing there was water problems the homeowners personal items would get damaged. The they wanted to be able to make use of the space and not have the problem worsen.  The customer called us at Clarke Basement Systems and Ben Wallis explained the proces that would be done to the cold cellar.  Luke Havercourt and the crew came in and installed ThermalDry wall membrane on the walls of the space to collect any water or moisture that may seep through and direct it into the newly installed drainage system. The WaterGuard was installed around the full perimeter of the cold cellar.  . They installed WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system and ThermalDry wall membrane. The customer was satisfied because this job was able to be complete in one day. The customer can now use the cold cellar for storage without the worry of damaged personal items.  

Zsuzsanna K. was getting increasingly concerned about the condition of the crawl space in her 1820’s stone house. It was leaking, full of musty odours and home to many insects and rodents. She also noticed the structure was rotting and beginning to sag. Musty smells were starting to infiltrate the house. Zsuzsanna was worried that if the crawl space were left untreated, it would negatively impact the structure or lead to mould, making the house unlivable. To ease her mind, Zsuzsanna contacted Clarke Basement Systems to get the best permanent solution to this problem. For this project, Ben Wallis, System Design Specialist, developed a comprehensive solution to solve the various issues in the crawl space. The solution involved bringing in soil vacuum trucks to remove the soil from under the floor inside the crawlspace. Then, a full perimeter of crawl space encapsulation and proper sump system were installed along with two SmartJacks™ to support the upper structure making the repair permanent. The total system solution included our patented CleanSpace® Basement Wall Vapour Barrier, R20 ThermalDry® Wall System, SmartJack™ Crawl Space Stabilizer, SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System and UltraSump® Battery Back-Up System. Together, these systems were able to successfully direct moisture from the earth to the sump system keeping the crawl space dry while stabilizing and improving the structural integrity of the house.  Zsuzsanna no longer worries about the crawl space affecting her home. She knows the best crawl space systems available were installed – it’s taking care of the moisture in the crawl space permanently. The result exceeded her expectations. Clarke Basement Systems is pleased to assist this Cheltenham, ON homeowner with all her home waterproofing needs.

A previous contractor was hired for a basement renovation when he ran into cracks in the foundation and knew to notify this Brampton homeowner before moving any further. Although there was no actual damage to the home, cracks in your foundation can be an indicator of oil pressure or settlement. Later, this can lead to other problems such as water seepage and additional structural damage. With that being said, the proactive customer gave Basement Systems a call to see what we could do to help with their investment. To help with preventative damages, Installation Specialist Don Clarke and his team installed a WaterGuard® system along with a Delta Drainage System that will work together to protect the walls of your foundation from water. Next, a SuperSump® was installed in the basement flooring to ensure the homeowner that any seepage was being monitored in times of flooding or power outages. Then an IceGuard® was used for this home to assure the homeowner his basement’s discharge line could never freeze during the winter months. Lastly, a vinyl sloped ceiling was used in the cold room as it will contain protective properties from the ceiling slab and redirects water to the Delta Drainage matting on the walls. Finishing the job in great timing, the customer was reassured that his basement renovations would be done well within his timeframe and his financial expenses kept to a minimum.  

Brampton, ON homeowner Tarun S. found during a heavy storm that water was pouring into her basement through a crack in the wall. Desperate for a solution, Tarun began asking among family and friends for a waterproofing company.  She was eventually referred to Clarke Basement Systems.   Shortly after contacting them, Clarke sent out waterproofing specialist David Bunn to meet with Tarun at her Brampton home.  David took a look in the basement and discovered the crack that was traumatizing Tarun’s basement.  Luckily for her, David had the ideal product to fix her basement.  David recommended FlexiSpan to Tarun. He explained to Tarun that FlexiSpan was a polyurethane polymer based wall sealant.  It differed from other products because it would not dry up or crack over time and it would bend, stretch, and move with her basements naturally moving wall.     David called in primary foreman Fitz Wilks and his crew to install Flexispan in Tarun’s basement.  Nothing is more troublesome than finding that a part of your home is failing. Thankfully, the experts at Clarke Basement Systems have the expertise and experience to fix a multitude of waterproofing problems, so call today to schedule your free estimate!

No problem is too small to be addressed.  When Brampton, ON homeowner Samuel G. found a crack in his wall, he thought it was no big deal.  When that same crack grew and proceeded to let water into his basement, Samuel decided it was time to call for help.  Samuel began looking online for well reviewed waterproofing companies, and he soon came across Clarke Basement Systems.  After reviewing their credentials he decided to call and ask them to come out and inspect his home.   The next day, Samuel was met by Michael Beighton, a waterproofing specialist at Clarke Basement Systems.  After explaining his situation to Michael, Michael immediately went down to the basement to survey the surrounding walls.  Once the crack was analyzed, Michael called up Fitz Wilks and his crew to come to the house.  Michael recommended to Samuel to have Fitz and his crew install FlexiSpan along the crack in his wall.  FlexiSpan is a polyurethane polymer based wall sealant.  Unlike hydraulic cement or other epoxies, FlexiSpan will not dry up or crack overtime.  It also has the properties to bend, move and stretch with the naturally moving wall to ensure waterproofing for years.   With the FlexiSpan wall sealant applied, Samuel’s basement is ready to take on heavy storms better than ever before.  Thanks to the professional service provided by the crew at Clarke Basement System, Samuel will no longer suffer from foundation issues.