Ready to Finish Your Basement?

Finishing a basement is a great idea for many homeowners. A finished basement can add so much to a home: more living space and increase in value and overall enjoyment.

There is so much to contemplate before finishing your basement. We would like to offer three important points for your consideration:

Point 1) Your basement environment is very different from the rest of your home.

-Very likely at least some if not all of your basement is below grade, and it’s constructed partially or entirely of concrete.

-Concrete is a porous material which may allow water to enter your basement. 

-Improperly installed vapour barriers can trap moisture between the concrete walls and organic finishing materials resulting in mould.

-Many of your home’s mechanical systems are housed in the basement, such as plumbing, hot water tanks and sump pumps. It’s essential to ensure that these systems do not have the potential to cause future water damage (with great products and regular maintenance).  

- A basement is naturally cooler and damper than the rest of your home. If the cause of the excess moisture is not eliminated from the beginning, it may result in costly and time-consuming future repairs.

Point 2) A basement finished correctly from the start can spare you from problems in the future.

It is so unfortunate when families go through the process to finish a basement, only to have it damaged by water.

Choosing the right contractor is the first step and not just any contractor, but a contractor that specializes in basements. We recommend a basement waterproofing specialist who offers superior and industry-leading products as a written and transferable warranty.

Point 3) Do you want all of your basement dry? All of the time?

Along with a solution for a permanent and fully dry basement, your basement contractor should also provide you with:

-Peace of mind knowing your basement is fixed, permanently

-A healthy basement environment

-A feeling of confidence, knowing that your contractor will always be there for you if you need them

We invite you to research other basement contractors, whether you live in Windsor, Kent County, London or anywhere here in southwestern Ontario. When you’re ready for your free estimate and inspection, please reach out to us, we’d be pleased if you considered us for your waterproofing needs.