Basement Waterproofing Toronto

Toronto homes often have wet basements, and basement waterproofing plumbers offer the ideal solution to keep your basement dry, thus protecting your investment and retaining the value of your property. Excessive moisture is the perfect breeding ground for fungus, mold and mildew, which pose serious health hazards.

During heavy rains, water seeps into micro-cracks in your home’s foundations. As the water freezes during winter, it expands, thus creating a wider separation. As the ice melts, the water seeps into your walls, ceilings and elsewhere in your home.

Weeping tiles are porous pipes used in underground drainage systems. Usually made of plastic, weeping tiles have narrow, lengthwise slits, and rocks are placed around the weeping tiles to prevent excessive soil or dirt from entering the slits. The weeping tile is located near the perimeter of the foundation, and leads to storm sewers or to sump pumps.

At times, sand and dirt cause the slits in the weeping tiles to become blocked, causing the pipes to shift. When that happens, grey water might enter the basement due to low pressure, causing basement flooding and a range of other issues.

Symptoms of Basement Water Damage

There are many signs that indicate water damage in your basement and crawlspace, some of which include:

Wet Walls – Bad sloping, foundation issues and leaking pipes are all reasons for wet walls in your basement or crawlspace, and it should be seen to before it can cause more damage.

Mold – Mold grows in moist areas and can be lethal to your family and pets. It should be dealt with immediately. Anta Plumbing will remove the mold and identify whether a possible plumbing leak is to blame for the moisture. We will remedy the situation quickly and efficiently.

Chalk-like Deposits – Most noticeable on concrete walls, efflorescence is a salt deposit that is left behind when water runs through brick or concrete. While this deposit is not a hazard, it is a symptom of water moving through walls and should be looked at in order to diagnose, repair and avoid potential structural issues.

Peeling Paint & Ceiling Stains – If your finished basement shows signs of paint peeling or strange stains on the ceiling, it means that there’s water leaking.

Increased Water Bill – A fantastic indicator of increased water use, an exorbitant water bill is usually a sign of a leaking pipe somewhere.

Other symptoms may include:

• Warped paneling
• Dry rot
• Buckling walls
• Dampness

When signs are pointing to potential plumbing issues in your basement, it is important to call your Toronto basement waterproofing plumber right away. Anta Plumbing is ideally situated to provide exceptional basement waterproofing. During the initial inspection, we will assess whether there is a need for plumbing repairs, foundation crack repair, internal waterproofing, external waterproofing.

Basement waterproofing plumbers in Toronto know the signs of a wet basement and will provide you with the best advice for your leaky basement. Basement waterproofing can help you to eliminate nasty odors and prevent hazardous organisms from breeding in the basement.

Anta Plumbing employs a team of friendly, experienced, fully-trained, licensed and insured basement waterproofing plumbers who use innovative techniques and state-of-the-art materials to provide you with the best services for your specific needs. We are committed to timely service, in order to help avoid basement flooding. We will:

• identify and fill low spots on your lawns and grade it away from your home.
• properly install a drainage system to help collect roof water and drain it away from the home.
• identify the origin of basement leaks in the basement.
• remove mold.
• waterproof your basement using expert techniques.

When you need a basement waterproofing plumber in Toronto, look no further than Anta Plumbing.