Clarke Basement Systems Job Stories

Our customer in Toronto, Ontario, contacted our company regarding an issue with both the interior and exterior of their home. The grading of an area outside of their home was causing water to flow towards the foundation and underneath a door, resulting in damage to both the drywall and personal belongings. The build-up of water was creating hydrostatic pressure as it was trying to force its way through the foundation.   Luckily, they decided to place a call to Clarke Basement Systems. After speaking with a representative, an appointment with System Design Specialist, Ron Monk, was made. Ron assessed the area both interior and exterior and provided multiple solutions. Shane, Installation Foreman, installed: a WaterGuard® Drainage System ThermalDry® Wall Membrane SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System Buried IceGuard® Discharge Line and an Exterior TrenchDrain™ WaterGuard® and ThermalDry® Membrane work together to eliminate goundwater trying to seep into the home by directing it into the SuperSump® System. An Exterior TrenchDrain™ was installed to collect the surface water as it flowed towards the foundation. These systems connect to a buried discharge line that directed the water away from the foundation of the home.    Our customer was pleased with the job done. The hydrostatic pressure has been eliminated and the basement is now dry, as there is no more water entering the home.

Water penetration will cause significant damage to your home. If left untreated, water will damage your personal items and basement materials. Our team at Clarke Basement Systems will provide a long-lasting permanent waterproofing solution to your water penetration issues. Sadly, our customer in Toronto, Ontario, refused to use their basement because of water seepage. They needed our help!   Claude Mathieu, System Design Specialist, presented the homeowners a basement waterproofing solution. He recommended that an interior drainage system be installed. Foreman Jose andTrevor installed: SmartSump WaterGuard® Drainage System collects the groundwater ThermalDry® Wall Membrane captures water from the walls IceGuard® Discharge Line prevents freezing of the discharge line   Our customer is thankful to have their basement waterproofed with our 25-year warranty, thanks to Claude Mathieu, Jose, and his crew. They now have peace of mind knowing there is no more water penetration.

The crawlspace below Mike S’s new home was notorious for letting mice in and allowing warm air to escape. Wanting to rid himself of having to clean up waste left by mice and in an attempt to save the extra money spent on attempting to warm the house, Mike contacted Clarke Basement Systems for a permanent solution. The solution for this creepy crawlspace included our patented CleanSpace® Basement Wall Vapor Barrier, ThermalDry® Wall Insulation, drainage matting and wire mesh. These systems worked together to encapsulate the crawl space, deter rodents from entering, and preserve heat within the household. Mike S. can now enjoy his warm, rodent-free home without a worry in the world about his crawlspace. Clarke Basement Systems is pleased to have been able to assist this Toronto, ON homeowner with ALL of his crawlspace needs.

Frank R. was looking to refinish his basement; however, he knew that he had to deal with the water seepage and mould damage that was the result of groundwater entering his from various entry points, before making any further steps. Clarke Basement Systems had the perfect solution for this wet basement problem. The solution included our patented WaterGuard® sub-floor perimeter drainage system, WaterGuard® port, ThermalDry® Wall System, SuperSump® Premier Sump System, IceGuard® Discharge Line System, SunHouse™ Enclosure and WellDuct® Basement Window Well Drain. These systems worked together to capture water and drain it into the Sump system, while still protecting the walls, reducing humidity, preventing heat loss as well as preventing ice damage and brightening the basement space. This Toronto, ON homeowner, can now proceed with refinishing his basement without a second thought. Clarke Basement Systems is pleased to have been able to assist Frank R. with getting a few steps closer to the basement of his dreams.

Ross and Rhonda W. realized that groundwater was seeping through the foundation wall in their basement. This was affecting their finished basement and caused worry about mould and health concerns. These new homeowners contacted Clarke Basement Systems for the best solution for their wet basement. The solution provided included using our patented WaterGuard® Below-Floor Drain, ThermalDry® Wall System, SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System, UltraSump® Battery Back-Up System and the AprilAire Model 1850 Dehumidifier. These basement systems worked together to ensure that any unwanted water entering the basement is directed into the drainage system and then away from the house while controlling the level of humidity.The UltraSump® Battery Back-Up System provides an extra layer of protection in the event of a power outage. Thanks to the reassurance and reliability of these great basement systems working together, this basement is now dry and healthy. Ross and Rhonda W. no longer have to worry about unwanted water or health concerns from a wet basement. Clarke Basement Systems is pleased to have been able to assist these Toronto, ON homeowners with transforming their basement and quality of life.  

Diana T. put a new addition onto her house and began to question whether the existing waterproofing systems in place would truly protect her home in the event of a primary pump failure or a power outage. To ease her mind, she contacted Clarke Basement Systems for our waterproofing expertise. Upon inspection, it was clear that some of the existing systems needed to be updated to provide the best protection against unwanted water. Some of the additional basement systems implemented included our patented SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System, UltraSump® Battery Back-Up System and IceGuard® Discharge Line System. These systems worked together to effectively pump out unwanted water without allowing it to evaporate into the basement which could cause mould as well as provide assurance in the event of a pump failure or power outage. Diana can now rest easy knowing that her basement is now wholly protected against potential unwanted water. Clarke Basement Systems is pleased to have been able to assist this Toronto, ON homeowner with ALL of her waterproofing needs.

This homeowner was having flooding and humidity issues in their basement. They wanted to renovate and eventually rent out the basement as a secondary source of income. Unfortunately, due to the state of the basement, they wouldn’t be able to do so until they had fixed all of the flooding and humidity issues! They were referred to Clarke Basement Systems by a friend, and soon after inquiring, they had an appointment with Sales Manager, Jeff Fraser, for an inspection. Jeff Fraser concluded that to permanently waterproof and control the humidity in the basement that we would need to install our patented products. These products include ThermalDry™ Wall Membrane, WaterGuard® Drainage System, Super Sump® with Ultra Sump® Battery Back-Up, and our IceGuard® Discharge Line.  With the perfect products and plan in place to permanently solve the waterproofing and humidity issues, the homeowner was looking forward to having the work done. Shortly after, Installation Foreman, Jose Martinez and his team attended the home and began installing!  Once the work was completed, the homeowner was excited to be able to begin renovating his basement and finally be able to rent the space.

A home in Dundalk, Ontario, was newly purchased but had some issues. There was water entry in the basement and sagging floors making the basement extremely unhealthy. The home was purchased for their daughter, and the parents wanted it to be healthy and leveled before she moved in. The customer called Clarke Basement Systems and talked to Rob Malcomson, who explained all that needed to be done. Jose and the team came in and installed a WaterGuard in the perimeter of the floor leading to the newly installed Supersump. They installed ThermalDry wall membrane on the walls to direct any water and moisture into the Watergaurd system. SmartJacks and supplementary beams were installed under the sagging joists to support floor above. The house value is now improved and the family is happy about a dry healthy basement with level floors. 

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. 

  Our basements are a commonly forgotten place, along with the problem that comes with it that can significantly impact our home's value. For example, our customer in Bolton, Ontario, called up Clarke Basement Systems after discovering water at the floor-wall joint along the perimeter of their basement. Their main concern was the potential mold issues that could make their house unlivable. In addition, the value of their home was depreciating, and stored items now had water damage.   Installation team Lucio Flores and his capable crew installed our WaterGuard® sub-floor drainage system that directs infiltrated water into the SuperSump® system. Then, they successfully placed the CleanSpace® membrane along the basement perimeter that works to funnel any moisture or leaking water into the WaterGuard®.   The happy customer was pleased to know that our three trustworthy systems could work together to take care of the groundwater permanently, and the fear of mold would no longer be resting on their shoulders!