Water in the basement is worrisome for every homeowner. A wet basement has negative health effects as it causes growth of dangerous mould. Waterproofing your basement is the only method to keep it dry. However, it is a big task and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The waterproofing Toronto cost of your basement depends on several aspects. Some of them are given below:
Depth of the foundation
Working on a very deep foundation from the out requires intensive labor as more excavations need to be done. Usually, foundations are dug 4-ft below the ground and have window wells which are deeper than the foundation for ease of access. In simple words, the more the depth of the foundation, the higher will be the cost of waterproofing your basement.
Method of waterproofing
You can either damp proof your interior or waterproof your exterior. Quick fixes such as applying sealant to prevent leaks may be more cost-effective than long term methods like digging a trench around the building, but they have a short life.
Cost of interior waterproofing
Injection: It is a quick solution for a damp basement though not considered as a full-fledged solution. Epoxy or polyurethane is used to inject the cracks of concrete basement foundation. An injection may cost around $500 to $700.
Internal drainage system: You place a weeping tile on the interior of your house by breaking it to floor almost 12 inches out from the wall. A weeping tile is kept in the trench next to the footing and sloped to a sump pump.
Then holes are dug in the block foundation to de-moist the wall and plastic membrane is tied to the interior wall from 1st level to below the floor level. This allows the water to channel down to the weeping tile.
Cost of exterior waterproofing
Exterior waterproofing is a more preferred option and the best option to keep your basements dry for a long time period. The foundation is waterproofed from the outside so that no water gets in the wall and reaches the basement.
Excavation: A trench is dug around the building to properly waterproof the foundation. Cost may differ depending on the trench depth, amount of restoration needed and ease of the access to the site.
Once the excavation is done, the initial restoration depends on the particular foundation. First cement repair is done to seal the foundation. Finally, all the steps to waterproof the foundation is done. It promotes drainage of water on the outside. And the soil and plants are restored.
Things to know about basement waterproofing Toronto
The waterproofing Toronto cost of your basement usually ranges from $1000 to $25,000 but could go to $50,000 depending on the factors stated above as well as the size of the property.
External waterproofing is a tough task and should only be done by experts. Waterproofing PD offers the best services to you with a long term solution. You can easily book an appointment for inspection and free quote today for your waterproofing issues.
