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What to Do When Your Sump Pump Alarm Is Going Off
June 3, 2026
Listen to this article as a podcast (player coming shortly). In this guide What the alarm is actually telling you The first five minutes: a homeowner checklist When the float switch...
Articles by
Aleksandra N.
Interior Drainage and Sump System Designer
Aleksandra designs interior basement drainage systems, sump pump assemblies, and battery backup setups for GTA homes that cannot be excavated. Civil technologist out of George Brown, specialty in residential hydrology. Spec'd more than 1,800 sump systems across the city and personally tests every backup pump before sign-off.
Window Wells in GTA Basements: How to Stop Them From Flooding Your Basement
April 29, 2026
Window wells flood thousands of GTA basements every spring. Here is what causes it, how to fix the drainage, and what an egress window well install really involves.
Polyurethane vs Epoxy Foundation Crack Injection: Which One Your Toronto Home Needs
April 15, 2026
Polyurethane and epoxy foundation crack injection are not interchangeable. Here is how a Toronto waterproofing crew picks between them and what each one actually does.
Structural Vs. Non-Structural Cracks: How To Identify & Fix
December 10, 2025
Noticing a crack in your basement or foundation wall can be alarming. As a homeowner in Toronto and the GTA, you might immediately jump to the worst-case scenario: Is my home’s foundation...
Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Choosing A New Sump Pump
August 25, 2025
While we know picking new mechanical hardware doesn’t exactly top most people’s list of exciting weekend projects, it requires careful consideration. It might seem like a simple hardware swap, but it’s surprisingly...
What Causes High Humidity in Basements (and How to Fix It)
June 23, 2025
You’ve noticed it, and we have too. The weather is slowly hitting higher temperatures in the GTA. This means high humidity in basements and in general, your home. If you’ve ever walked...
6 At-Home Strategies to Prevent Flooding in Richmond Hill
April 7, 2025
Residing in Richmond Hill has its advantages, with picturesque neighborhoods like Mill Pond, South Richvale, and Langstaff, but the bitter truth also lies in fluctuating weather conditions. Heavy downpours, snowmelt, and raised...
Flooding in Toronto & GTA: High-Risk Locations, Strategies & Solutions
January 21, 2025
Table Of Contents: Cities in GTA with a High Flood Risk What Causes Flooding In Toronto & GTA Strategies To Protect Your Home From Floods What To Do If Your Home Has...
Does Home Insurance Cover Waterproofing For Basements?
November 12, 2024
Quick Answer The short answer is generally no. Homeowner's insurance is designed to cover unexpected, sudden damage rather than preventative work like waterproofing. However, understanding the details of what is and isn’t...
The Role of Gutters and Downspouts in Basement Waterproofing
December 6, 2023
If you own a home in Canada, you already know how unpredictable the weather can be. Heavy rain, snowmelt, and sudden temperature swings can all lead to one thing you don’t want...