Wet Basement
Puddles, damp carpet, or water stains after rain or snowmelt. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.
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Signs to Watch For
- Puddles, damp carpet, or water stains after rain or snowmelt.
- 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
Basement Renovation & Water Damage Restoration
After we stop the water, we restore your basement to its pre-water-damage condition, so one team handles the whole job.
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 →Basement Waterproofing
A complete, whole-basement approach to keeping water out of your living space, designed for Calgary's clay soils, spring melt and summer storms.
Learn more →How It Works
- Saturated soil pushes water against the wall
- Water finds the floor-wall joint and cracks
- Drain channel along the footing
- Wall liner
- Sump basin and pump