Clarke Basement Systems Job Stories

Homeowners from Brampton, Ontario called Clarke Basement Systems inquiring about our PolyLevel System, explaining that they had unlevelled areas of concrete around their home and they were becoming more and more dangerous. They called a few companies who suggested to rip out the walkway and other concrete areas and pour fresh concrete, which would cost a ton. They came across our company on the internet and requested for one of our sales reps to come out and take a look.   Once our rep Trevor took a look and provided a quote, homeowners Kevin and Sarah were thrilled of the affordability and speed and were happy to get started right away.  the installation time from start to finish took only a few hours and Billy and his team were on time, very polite and cleaned up after the job.  Overall the homeowners were really happy!

Customer, Michael M who lives in Brampton, ON realized many trip hazards around his home, he called a few companies to see what could be done to fix the cracked and uneven concrete around the sidewalk areas of his home and most of these companies suggested ripping out the concrete and pouring new concrete. After speaking with Clarke Basement Systems, we provided her iht an alternative that was more affordable and efficient. Michael had someone come out to take a look at the job. Trevor, our trusted sales technician, looked and the cracks and recommended PolyLevel.  Bill, our trusted installer Injected PolyLevel to lift and level 170' of sidewalk at the curb and eliminate trip hazards. He also sealed affected control joints with Nexus Pro.   

In the midst of a renovation, a couple in Brampton, Ontario discovered water damage in their basement bedroom. With their son, his wife and their child moving in at the end of the month, they were desperate for a solution. Not wanting to delay the move but needing the renovation done properly, the owners reached out to Clarke Basement Systems. Alex Barnik, a System Design Specialist, worked with the excited grandparents to develop a solution and help the customers understand the issue at hand. Foreman Jose Martinez and his team worked hard to get the job done in time for the move. The basement was encapsulated with CleanSpace® and a SuperSump® pump was installed to remove any water. Jose used a WaterGuard® Drainage System to send water to the sump, and an IceGuard® Discharge Line to ensure the basement stays dry, even during the coldest times of the year. With the job complete, the family was able to move in on time. The grandparents are now busy spending time with their grandchild in a dry basement!

A customer in Alton, ON, had a water issue in their basement. They had a foundation crack on the back wall of the basement and an untrustworthy sump system with no battery backup. This was a problem because the crack was leaking water into the customer’s basement and the sump could not keep up with the amount of water it was receiving. When the power went out, the customer’s water levels rose above the floor level! This situation affected the customer’s quality of life, peace of mind, the value of the home and mold was even beginning to grow! The customer called Clarke Basement Systems and booked an appointment with our Waterproofing Specialist, Ben Wallis. Ben isolated the issue and developed a solution to keep the basement permanently waterproofed. Installation technician Mark Dougherty installed one FlexiSpan™ wall crack repair inside of the basement, which is permanent. Additionally, the sump system was replaced with one Zoeller™ Sump Pump and an UltraSump™ battery backup. The wall crack repair system seals the crack and provides a secondary drainage strategy – groundwater can never get to the floor again for the lifetime of the home. The Zoeller primary sump pump removes water from the sump liner and when the power is out the UltraSump™ battery backup system takes over and removes the water from the sump liner.  The customer was satisfied because the FlexiSpan™ wall crack repair system stopped the leak. It also carries a lifetime, nationally-backed warranty that is fully-transferable with the title of the home. Additionally, the sump equipment installed gave the homeowner peace of mind that the new equipment could keep up with the amount of water flowing into the sump system and the battery backup would take care of business when the power goes out. 

  When you think about a crawl space, the first couple of words that poops to your head are damp, humid, cold, and dirty. Clarke Basement Systems can change your perspective on crawl spaces! Our customer in Stayner, Ontario, was having significant problems with high humidity and water.   Robert Langton, System Design Specialist, spoke with our customer and recommended a solution to elevate the groundwater. Foreman, Lucio, and his crew installed: SmartDrain® Perimeter Drainage System directs groundwater into the sump system SmartSump® Sump Pump CleanSpace® and Drainage Matting captures moisture Mositureloc Dehumidifier to keep the crawlspace dry and continued   Our customer was relieved to have a dry and comfortable crawl space, backed by our 25-year transferrable warranty!

Chris and Elvira T. were having trouble controlling their Bolton, ON basement’s moisture problem. Without effective drainage, their basement was flooding and causing them unnecessary headache. They reached out to the professionals at Clarke Basement Systems for help.   David Macdougall met with Chris and Elvira to analyze their basement’s predicament. After a comprehensive examination, David suggested the installation of the TripleSafe Sump System and the IceGuard Discharge Line Anti-freeze device. The combination of these two products would solve their drainage issues and prevent the cold weather from causing the drain lines to freeze. Primary Foreman Graham Gottschalk managed the installation of these products quickly and effectively, and Chris and Elvira were thrilled with the final result.  

A home in Bolton, Ontario had a problem with the rear basement wall. The wall had a large horizontal crack and it was beginning to bow inwards also causing water to leak in. The client was concerned about the structural integrity of the wall and did not want the problem to get worse. The continued bowing of the wall could lead to it collapsing into the basement. The secondary concern was the effect it could have on the resale value should the home be sold. Th customer called Clarke Basement Systems and spoke to Ron Monk, our sales rep. He explained what needed to be done and soon after Don Clarke and the Foundation Supportworks team came in to fix the problem. They used GeoLock Wall anchors with Liquid Rubber on the exterior. GeoLock Wall Anchors were used which first stabilized the wall to prevent further bowing and secondly allowed for the wall to be straightened. Liquid Rubber was applied to the exterior to seal the wall and protect the inside of the house from water leakage. They installed Anchors in the yard about 12 feet from the home and the anchor rods were fastened to them and wall plates inside the house. Once the wall was stabilized the bolts on the wall plates inside the home were adjusted to straighten the wall. The client was relieved to know that further and costly damage to the home was averted and it came with a transferable warranty.

A stunning home in Caledon, Ontario, had a basement that was not waterproofed. The homeowners had noticed that the basement was getting a surplus of water leaking from the walls and wanted to deter the water into the home's Sump Pump. After a call to Clarke Basement Systems, we were able to send out our System Design Specialist over to take a look at the work at hand. Ben Wallis, our specialist, arrived at the home to provide the homeowners with a detailed quote and honest opinion on what products will be used and how they will affect the waterproofing of the basement. Ben suggested our CleanSpace wall membrane be placed around the home's entire basement for any water coming into the house would trickle down the wall and to the floor. Moving toward the floor, we would have our Installation specialist, Dave Jackson, jackhammer a trench around the perimeter of the basement to house our drainage system. The drainage system will hold all the water from their membrane and make its way through the system and into the sump. Treat this like a little water road around the edges and leads into the bigger deposit. Following the drainage system to the end, a new Triple Safe® Sump Pump will be installed to circulate the water properly. The job consisted of one day being the jackhammering and placement of all the materials and the second was the final touches and pouring of the concrete on the drainage system to conceal it. 

This home in Orangeville, ON, had a fire on its east side and was being prepped to undergo several renovations. Before the homeowners began, they called Clarke Basement Systems to help with their water issues. Ben Wallis created a solution that Jose Martinez later installed. The fix consisted of our interior drainage system known as our WaterGuard® and CleanSpace® vapour membrane. This created a base for the renovations to continue and get their home to feel like home again.   If you think your basement needs help with water damage, call us today, and we will send an inspector to deliver a free quote!

A home in Etobicoke, Ontario, had ground water leaking into the basement in a few areas. The flooring and baseboards were getting damaged and moldy. Water was damaging the finished basement, and personal items. The customer called Clarke Basement Systems and spoke to our inspector, Claude Mathieu who explained the solution to the problem.  Dave Jackson and the team installed WaterGuard, ThermalDry Wall membrane and a TripleSafe sump system. The ThermalDry Wall membrane captures any ground water that may leak through the foundation walls, directing it to the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard also captures groundwater from footings, walls, floor joints, as well as from the under floor slab and takes the water to the TripleSafe sump pump to discharge outside through IceGuard. The IceGuard protects against frozen lines in the winter. The customer is happy knowing that the basement is dry and healthy and the system comes with a Lifetime, transferable warranty.