Basement Leak Repairs
Discovering that you have a leak in your basement that needs to be repaired can be pretty stressful; having the issue professionally diagnosed and repaired permanently is just a phone call away. AquaGuard Injection & Waterproofing® is an established waterproofing contractor, in business since 2002, that offers the full range of basement leak repair services. When you call us to repair a crack in your basement foundation, or waterproof your foundation walls, the repair is permanent and is guaranteed for 25 years – in writing.
Our basement leak repair services
Basement leaks are very common and usually easily repaired at low cost. We offer the following repair services:
- Finding the source of leaks in the basement;
- Leaking concrete block foundations;
- Foundation cracks in poured concrete and block foundations;
- Leaking or stained tie-rod holes;
- Replacing weeping tile;
- Waterproofing exterior foundation walls;
- Installing interior perimeter drain systems (instead of digging);
- Interior and exterior crack repair;
- Sump pump installation and replacement;
- Window well drain and cover installation; and
- Correcting overflowing window well problems.
Basement leak repairs done from inside
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that almost all basement leaks can be properly fixed from inside the home, thus avoiding digging up around the foundation. Below are some details regarding these interior waterproofing repairs. Click here to learn about our exterior basement leak repairs.
Epoxy Crack Injection
| Concept: | The injection of epoxy (glue) under low pressure to fill the crack through the thickness of the foundation wall |
| Repair Location: | Inside |
| Most Significant Attribute: | Structural repair |
| How It Works: | The crack is filled with epoxy which then hardens, eliminates the crack completely and binds the 2 sides of the wall together |
| Average Job Time: | 2 hours for the repair of 1 crack |
| Typical Cost: | $495 – $695 + HST |
| Our Warranty: | 25 years – written and transferable |
Polyurethane Crack Injection
| Concept: | The injection of polyurethane resin under either high or low pressure to fill the crack through the thickness of the foundation wall |
| Repair Location: | Inside |
| Most Significant Attribute: | Repairs actively leaking cracks |
| How It Works: | Crack is filled with polyurethane which cures, remains flexible, and eliminates the crack entirely |
| Average Job Time: | 2 hours to repair 1 foundation crack |
| Typical Cost: | $495 – $695 + HST |
| Our Warranty: | 25 years – written and transferable |
Interior Perimeter Drain System Installation
| Concept: | Water coming through foundation walls is channeled beneath basement floor and evacuated using a sump pump |
| Repair Location: | Inside |
| Most Significant Attribute: | Resolves both foundation leaks and problems from a high water table. This method of foundation waterproofing does not require the several weeks of lead time to locate underground utilities |
| How It Works: | Water in a block foundation wall drains out of the bottom of the wall to a pipe system beneath the basement floor; the water is then pumped out of the basement. |
| Average Job Time: | 1 day for a 30 foot system with a sump pump installation |
| Typical Cost: | $4500 + HST |
| Our Warranty: | 25 years – written and transferable |
Basement leak repairs done from outside
Exterior Crack Repair
| Concept: | The application of a barrier such as foundation coating or BlueSkin® over the crack to prevent the entry of water |
| Repair Location: | Outside |
| Most Significant Attribute: | Seals the crack by preventing water from entering the basement but does not repair the crack. This method of foundation crack repair requires several weeks of lead time to locate underground utilities |
| How It Works: | A patch (typically a rubber membrane) is placed over the crack to prevent water from flowing through |
| Average Job Time: | 1 day to excavate and waterproof the crack |
| Typical Cost: | $1600 + HST |
| Our Warranty: | 25 years – written and transferable |
Applying hydraulic cement or similar materials to patch over an actively leaking foundation crack will result in water being trapped in your foundation wall. Such leak repairs will accelerate the deterioration of the foundation due to the saturation of the concrete.
