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Basement Flood Protection
Water gets into basements two ways: up through the drains, or in through the walls and floor. We start with the plumbing side and tell you honestly when it’s a job for a waterproofing specialist.
New Dundee, Wilmot Township, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Halton Hills, Acton, Rockwood and Georgetown
Where is the water coming from?
If water or sewage comes up the floor drain during heavy rain, the city sewer is backing up into your house or your floor drain is improperly tied into the storm water. That is a plumbing fix: a backwater valve. Or replumbing to remove the improper connection to storm water.
If water seeps in along the bottom of the walls or through cracks, it’s groundwater. A sump pump helps, or a channel drain can help too, but the wall itself may need a waterproofing contractor.
Book an assessment and tell us where it showed up first.
Two different problems
| Sewer backup | Groundwater seepage |
|---|---|
| Comes up through floor drains or shower drain | Comes in at walls, cracks, floor joints |
| Dirty water, often sewage | Usually clear water |
| Happens in big storms | Happens with snowmelt or high water table |
| Fix: backwater valve | Fix: sump pump, drainage, waterproofing |
Backwater valve install
Photos from a backwater valve we installed in Waterloo Region.
Drain backup and wall seepage need different fixes.
A backwater valve closes when the city sewer surcharges.
Sump pumps sized for your pit and inflow.
A smart shutoff closes your main water line when it senses a leak.
Groundwater
When groundwater is the problem, a sump pump is the main defence. Weeping tile carries the water to a pit, and the pump sends it outside. The storms that flood basements often knock the power out too, so a battery backup and an alarm are worth adding.
Burst pipes and leaks
Not every flood comes from outside. A burst pipe, a failed water heater or a cracked supply line can put hundreds of litres on the floor while you are at work or away. The Flo by Moen smart water shutoff goes on your main water line, learns how your household uses water, and shuts the whole house off automatically when it sees a leak.
Some insurance companies offer a small premium discount for an automatic shutoff. Ask your insurer.
Your home needs
Demolition is not included. Extra work is charged at time and materials.
Questions we get asked
A valve on your main sewer line that closes if sewage tries to flow back into your house.
Ranging from $1,500 - $2,300 installed price. Camera, Locator, Cutting Concrete, Digging, Tying into plumbing, Concrete.
No. We handle the plumbing side of flood protection: backwater valves, sump pumps, battery backups and leak shutoffs. For exterior foundation waterproofing, you will need a waterproofing contractor.
If groundwater collects around your foundation, yes. Replacing a pump in an existing pit is $650 plus HST, and if you have no pit we can cut the floor and add one for about $2,400. See every sump option and price.
It sits on your main water line, learns your normal water use, and shuts off the whole house if it sees a leak or a burst pipe. You can also turn the water off from your phone from anywhere in the world. A Flo by Moen is $1,800 plus HST installed.
Some insurance companies give a small premium discount for an automatic water shutoff. Check with your insurer before you book.
Basement Flood Protection
Book a basement assessment and find out which problem you have.
CALL US! 548-255-2662
