Leaking Floor & Floor-Wall Joint
Water appearing at the edges of the floor or through the slab. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.
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Signs to Watch For
- Water appearing at the edges of the floor or through the slab.
- Damp or stained drywall, flooring or storage boxes
- Musty odour or noticeably higher humidity
- Problems that worsen after rain or spring melt
What Causes It
Most basement moisture comes from groundwater and surface water building up against the foundation, humid air meeting cool concrete, or drainage that can't keep up. In Calgary, clay soils that hold water and rapid freeze-thaw cycles make these issues common.
Why Not Wait?
Moisture rarely fixes itself. Left alone, it can damage finishes, stored belongings and indoor air quality — and repairs get more costly over time.
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Recommended Solutions
Floor-Wall Joint Sealing & Drainage
The joint where the slab meets the wall is one of the most common leak spots. We manage water at that joint so it can't puddle.
Learn more →Interior Drainage Systems
A perforated channel installed beside the footing collects water that seeps through walls or the floor-wall joint and directs it to a sump.
Learn more →Sump Pumps & Battery Backup
Reliable sump pumps sized for your home, sealed lids to keep out humidity and odours, and battery backup for power outages.
Learn more →How It Works
- Water pushes up where slab meets wall
- Puddles form along the wall base
- Drain channel along the footing
- Wall liner
- Sump basin and pump