Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A leaky basement that was being affected by groundwater entering from various points has now transformed into a dry, healthy space thanks to several systems put into place by Clarke Basement Systems.

The systems used were our patented WaterGuard® sub-floor perimeter drainage system, WaterGuard® port, ThermalDry® Wall System, SuperSump® Premier Sump System.

These systems work together to capture water and drain it into the Sump system, while protecting the walls, reducing humidity and preventing heat loss.

Thanks to Clarke Basement Systems, this Toronto, ON home, no longer has to worry about any unwanted basement water entry! 

Most homeowners often experience musty smells and moisture in their homes and do not know where it is coming from or how to resolve the issue. For example, a house in Toronto, Ontario, had circulating air that just smelt off. Moisture was coming from the basement laundry room, and with a humid summer in effect, it was time to fix this as soon as possible. After checking out our social media pages, Clarke Basement Systems was their lead contender to get the work completed. After giving us a call, we scheduled a day for our System Design Specialist, Dean Merendino, to quote our friendly new clients. He suggested our AprilAire® dehumidifier since it covers a lot of square footage, combats the most humidity and does it while saving you money on your hydro bills. Once the quote was complete, Ali, our Installation Specialist, came to the home to make this moist air dry again. The installation was simple: it would take less than half an hour to start setting up and cleaning up. After Ali finished, it took about an hour to dry the air and smell fresh again. We regularly maintain our systems to ensure they are functioning correctly. Ali's step-by-step installation left our clients at ease, knowing they were investing in quality. 

Window wells are a great addition to any basement. They can turn a storage room into a bedroom and bring some light into a typically dark space. 

A customer in Toronto, Ontario, was having a full waterproofing system installed in their basement. At the same time, they decided to repair their leaking basement window. System Design Specialist Ron Monk designed their waterproofing system to include a WellDuct® Drain System, and Foreman Lucio Flores worked hard installing the drain.

A WellDuct® connects to the bottom of the window well and catches any seeping water, feeding it to the WaterGuard® System down below.

The customer is happy that their basement is waterproofed, and that their window will no longer leak. Their finished basement is protected once again, and they no longer need to worry about water seepage.

Our homes are an investment. They cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and we spend thousands on upkeep each year.

Customers in Toronto, Ontario, were familiar with how much it can cost to upkeep a home. They had waterproofed their basement ten years ago, but the exterior system had started to fail. Looking to protect their finished basement, they reached out to Clarke Basement Systems.

System Design Specialist Ron Monk designed a system to waterproof the basement for good and protect the customer’s investment. Foreman Lucio Flores, and Installation Specialists Dyma Bohatyrov and Ion Sirbu, worked hard installing a WaterGuard® Drain System, ThermalDry® Wall Membrane, a TripleSafe® Sump Pump and an UltraSump® Battery Backup. 

The customers are delighted that their basement is waterproof once again. They can continue to use their basement the way they want too and do so with the peace of mind of a lifetime warranty.

A finished basement is a goal of every homeowner. It offers an extra floor for storage, activities and more, and significantly increases your home’s value.

A customer in Toronto, Ontario, was getting ready to finish her basement. She had previously brought us into waterproof her basement, but now she wanted us to encapsulate her dirt-floor crawl space. 

System Design Specialist Ron Monk met with the homeowner and designed a system to ensure her crawl space stays dry. Foreman Dave Jackson encapsulated the entire crawl space with CleanSpace® Vapour Barrier and laid down Drainage Matting over the dirt floor. The vapour barrier and matting allows water to drain into a SmartDrain®, making it disperse back into the ground. To help with the home’s heating, Dave installed SilverGlo® Insulation along the walls. Lastly, an Aprilaire® MoistureLoc Dehumidifier was installed to keep the relative humidity below 55%.

The customer is excited to continue with her basement renovation. Her home is protected, and her worries of moisture seepage from the crawl space have been put to bed.