Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Home Inspection Missed 3 Basement Cracks, Richmond Hill ON
Challenge
A home inspection should have noticed this basement issue. In Richmond Hill, Ontario, a couple bought their dream home and could not wait to unpack and settle in. They purchased the house during a dry season and witnessed heavy rainfall. A storm was brewing, and the one owner headed to the basement for something and noticed the floor was covered in puddles. They exhausted all their options but knew they could not repair this themselves, so they called Clarke Basement Systems. Before matters worsened, our System Design Specialist, Chris Luke, arrived to give his expert opinion on the wet basement.
Solution
Based on his findings, 3 wall cracks were hidden behind the insulation. After peeling back the insulation for a better look, there was mould build-up, and the cracks ran from floor to ceiling. The solution he concluded was to install three FlexiSpan® Wall Crack Repair systems. These systems will ensure that the water is not coming into the basement and is safely drained underneath the home and into the earth. On a later day, our Service technician, Ali Fereidouni, used his expertise and installed all three repair systems with ease. The impeccable results left the homeowners in awe, knowing they would never reencounter a wet basement. Once Ali completed the work, he walked the homeowners around the cellar, explaining the curing process and how the system worked. Clarke saved this basement for our new home buyers.