City Residential Foundation Repair
Ottawa's Waterproofing Professionals. Specializing in crack repairs, flooded basements, and all your wet basement and waterproofing needs.
Let City Residential Foundation Repair help you fix and protect your biggest asset – your home.
Unfortunately, flooded basements are a common occurrence, often caused by a cracked foundation. Water infiltration, mold, mildew, and dampness are all signs of foundation leaks. Many times, water damage is hidden by finished basements, causing homeowners to wait too long to fix the foundation cracks. This can cause the damage to be more extensive and costly to repair.
Fixing a wet basement is not something that you should try and tackle on your own! It takes hard work, specialized equipment, and years of experience.
Foundation repairs need the attention of an expert, who will identify the cause of the wet basement, fix the cracked foundation from the outside of your home, and apply measures to prevent future foundation leaks.
City Residential Foundation Repair is an Ottawa foundation waterproofing and Ottawa foundation repair company, owned by Chuck Naish who has more than a decade of experience. We provide Ottawa and the surrounding communities with quality workmanship and honest pricing. All our work is backed by a 10-YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY ON WATERPROOFING. Only the highest quality products are used during each foundation repair job, guaranteeing the best possible seal, and a dry basement.
At City Residential Foundation Repair, we provide Ottawa foundation repair service to the following regions:Nepean, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Carleton Place, Blackburn Hamlet, Richmond, downtown Ottawa…and more.
Contact me today! Chuck Naish, Owner (613) 859-9387 or email ottawahomewaterproofing@gmail.com for your FREE ESTIMATE!
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Location(s) of Business
2088 Westbury Road Suite C,Ottawa,Ontario,K2C 1G8
City Residential Foundation Repair is a family run business that specializes in wet basements,Crack repairs, basement flooding and any Ottawa foundation waterproofing and Ottawa foundation repairs. Our mission is to offer you superior knowledge and expert solutions to your foundation problems. We are dedicated to providing you with honest services, good pricing, and a solid work ethic.
As a homeowner, you deserve peace of mind knowing the right company is providing the correct solution for your foundation problem. City Residential Foundation Repair is dedicated to giving you the best in foundation repairs, tailored to your specific needs...not a “one-solution fits all approach”.
As a rule of thumb, you should get three estimates before proceeding with any major renovations or home improvement projects. For Ottawa foundation repairs, make sure that City Residential Foundation Repair is one of them! We provide FREE ESTIMATES and excellent customer service. If you don’t get in touch with us when you phone us, we promise to call you back in a timely manner.
To provide you with the best results when it come to foundation repairs,crack repairs and foundation waterproofing, we use the best products on the market and we don`t overprice our jobs. We waterproofing with Armtec platon membrane made from environmentally friendly high-density polyethylene (HDPE); we seal with Vulken polyurethane caulking and we backfill with granular ¾” clear stone, a frost-free material.
Providing you with quality work is important to me, and I stand by my team of professionals. Contact me, Chuck Naish, owner of City Residential Foundation Repair, and I will be more than happy to answer any questions that you have and to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE.
Waterproof your foundation today! Call me at (613) 859-9387 or email me at ottawahomewaterproofing@gmail.com
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Ottawa City Residential Foundation Repair and waterproofing company.Any basement leaks, crack repair, waterproofing,flooded and flooding basements.
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Many reasons can cause you to require the services of an Ottawa foundation repair company. Weather conditions are a major factor but others include construction errors, improper concrete mixing, and hydrostatic pressure caused by the earth surrounding your home.
Whatever the cause of your cracked foundation may be, City Residential Foundation Repair can help! We specialize in the following services:
- Basement Waterproofing
- Weeping Tile Replacement
- foundation Crack(s)
- Perimeter excavation(entire house)
- Parging (concrete surface refinement)
- Window Wells
- Sump Pump Installation and Repair
- Concrete Repairs
Basement Waterproofing
Waterproofing will strengthen the structural integrity of your home’s foundation by alleviating the hydrostatic pressure created by the earth surrounding your basement walls. At City Residential Foundation Repair, we specialize in waterproofing basements by installing system Platon, sealing with termination and seal also install a new exterior drainage system designed to correct foundation leaks and prevent wet basements.Then backfill with grandular and reinstate any greenscaping.
First, we excavate the soil surrounding the walls that require treatment to expose the footings. If foundation cracks are found, they are repaired with KING hydraulic quick dry cement. We then wrap your foundation with a platon membrane, made from environmentally friendly, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and seal it with a urethane calking. Lastly, the walls are backfill with granular ¾” clear stone – a material that doesn’t hold frost.
Weeping Tile Replacement
A weeping tile is a porous pipe used for underground drainage. The pipe is typically plastic with small slits cut lengthwise into it, which allow for the collection of excess water from the ground. Rocks are placed around the weeping tiles to prevent the pipes from getting clogged with dirt. The purpose of the weeping tile is to allow excess moisture to seep through the gravel, be collected by the pipes, and then drained away from your home’s foundation.
Many older home have weeping tiles made of clay. After decades, these weeping tiles can become blocked, which can potentially cause basement flooding. If this occurs, the only solution is to have your weeping tiles replaced with new perforated plastic drainage piping. This required digging down to the footing of the house to remove the old tiles and have new ones installedand install platon waterproofing systems on the exterior walls and seal with termination and caulking.
At City Residential Foundation Repair, we specialize in weeping tile drainage systems designed to prevent basement flooding.
Foundation Crack(s) excavation
Foundation cracks are often caused by changes in the moisture content of the soil around your basement. Foundation damages can be a nightmare if they are not addressed and corrected by a professional!
The experts at City Residential Foundation Repair will ensure the concrete cracks in your foundation are corrected by digging down approximately 8 ft. to the footings at the site of the crack, chipping away the damaged foundation, and then patching it. Then we install platon system and then backfill with grandular
Perimeter Excavation
Flooded basements, mold, mildew, and dampness are all signs of foundation problems. Unfortunately, finished basements can hide the damage until it becomes extensive. In cased such as this, a larger linear dig may be required.
By excavate all the soil surrounding your basement walls, sometimes as deep as 8 ft., the experts at City Residential Foundation Repair will identify the correct the foundation problem.
Parging (concrete surface refinement)
Parging is the process of applying a thin coat of mortar over concrete to evenly refine the surface your home’s exterior walls. The purpose of parging is to create a contiguous surface by filling any air holes and smoothing out any roughness. Not only does parging improve the appearance of your home, it also helps protect the wall from rain and snow.
Keep in mind that parging a wall yourself is not the solution for foundation cracks. Cracks in foundations can be serious; therefore, they need to be addresses by an expert to ensure that they are not the cause of serious structural damage.
City Residential Foundation Repair has the experience to identify and repair foundations cracks to protect your home from further foundations issues and flooded basements. Once the cracks are repaired, the surface will be parged to protect your home and make the exterior aesthetically appealing.
Window Wells
Window wells are installed to prevent moisture from seeping into your home through the basement windows, which are typically at or below ground level. Essentially, a window well is a barrier that separates the basement windows of your home from the earth up against the foundation.
At City Residential Foundation Repair, we specialize in installing and repairing window wells with a proper drainage system, to ensure that you avoid a wet basement.
First we will dig down to the footing to locate the weeping tile and make sure that it is in proper working order install platon system and seal with termination and backfill with grandular, then reattached the window well to your foundation wall. Once the window well is in place, the window well is covered with granular ¾” clear stone, followed by a geosynthetic filter cloth and then soil. This process will ensure that your window well drains properly so that your basement stays dry.
Sump Pump Installation and Repair
A sump pump is an electric pump placed in the basement of a home, to pump water that gathers around the foundation of your home back outside. Sump pumps typically work in combination with a sump basin or pit. This is a hole dug into the basement floor, which allows water to collect in it. The pump then pumps the water out of the sump basin to avoid a wet basement.
Sump pumps installations are used in many different cases including: where a home’s basement is below the water level or sewer line; where flooding is common due to weather conditions or proximity to bodies of water; or for precautionary reasons.
Like any piece of equipment, regular servicing of your sump pump is necessary to ensure that it is running properly. If you think your home could benefit from a sump pump or if you have one that is in need of maintenance or repair, contact City Residential Foundation Repair [link to contact us page] today!
Concrete Repairs
Poured concrete walls and concrete block walls are both susceptible to cracks. Weather conditions, drying shrinkage, and construction errors may all lead to cracked foundations.
Choosing an experienced company such as City Residential Foundation Repair for your foundation crack repairs is essential to ensure that the job is done right! By excavating the soil surrounding the walls, to expose the footings, we will identify all foundation cracks and repair them using quick dry cement. We will then wrap your foundation with a platon membrane, made from environmentally friendly, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and seal it with a urethane caulking. Finally, we will backfill the ground with granular ¾” clear stone – a frost-free material.
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How to Avoid a Flooded Basement
A flooded basement can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare and unfortunately, it is a common occurrence. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation:
- Chronically wet houses are linked to an increase in respiratory problems.
- Frequent occurrences of basement flooding can result in long-term damage to the building and equipment that may not be covered by insurance.
- Insurance rates may rise to compensate for repeated basement flooding claims, and/or the minimum deductible may be increased significantly.
- Property value may depreciate because the basement is prone to frequent flooding.
The good news is that flooded basements can be avoided by waterproofing your basement. The professionals at City Residential Foundation Repair specialize in helping you prevent a wet basement by using the best product on the market and applying over a decade of foundation waterproofing experience.
Keeping an Eye on Cracked Foundations
Fixing foundation cracks are definitely not a “Do-It-Yourself” project, but keeping an eye on changes in the condition of your house definitely should be! According to Jim Gorman, writer at Popular Mechanics, foundation cracks and other household problems develop over time and can be avoided by monitoring your home regularly.
The discovery of hairline cracks in your concrete foundation is nothing to panic about; however, cracks that you notice getting larger or ones that are both horizontal and vertical, require the attention of a professional like the ones at City Residential Foundation Repair. They will assess the foundation cracks and provide you with the best solution to ensure that minor issues don’t turn into a major problem.
Read more: DIY Home Inspector Checklist - 25 Places to Watch - Popular Mechanics
The Outside of Your Home is the First Line of Defense
We all want our houses to keep us warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and dry all year round. So when it comes to your home, you need to ensure that the maintenance of the roof, siding, and foundation are your top priorities. Bryan Baeumler, host of Disaster DIY and House of Bryan on HGTV, says that maintaining the exterior of your home may not be as exciting or sexy as a new kitchen, but it protects your investment.
According to Baeumler "If your foundation is leaking, there is only one way to fix it properly, and that’s to dig and waterproof it properly from the outside. There are products available to “waterproof” foundation walls from the inside, but they don’t remove the water that’s already inside the block or foundation wall. If you have water leaking into the basement through the foundation walls, it’s time to dig. Period.”
At City Residential Foundation Repair, this has always been out philosophy! If you have water in your basement, we will identify the cause of the wet basement, fix the cracked foundation from the outside of your home, and apply measures to prevent future foundation leaks. Plus, our work is backed by a transferrable warranty on waterproofing.
Tips for Fixing a Flooded Basement
Water in your basement can be a disaster, and unfortunately basement flooding is common. Norman Becker, writer at Popular Mechanics, suggests introducing a “Dry Basement Action Plan” to avoid having to deal with a flooded basement.
“Homeowners should inventory everything that could cause trouble, and take action. For example, plugged foundation drains need to be replaced, or cleared by a foundation repair company”. Becker also suggests installing a sump pump, fixing or replacing leaking gutters, and re-grading soil so that water flows away from your home and not towards it.
At City Residential Foundation Repair, we can help you with your dry basement action plan to prevent a flooded basement.
Read more: 8 Smart Tips for Fixing Flooded Basements - Popular Mechanics
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why is my basement leaking?
Basement leaks are mostly caused by a cracked foundation. As the earth’s pressure builds up around your basement, the concrete foundation can crack under the weight, allowing water in the surrounding soil to enter your home.
2) What causes foundation cracks?
Foundation cracks can be the cause of many issues, including improper foundation construction, uneven soil, the earth’s pressure, plumbing leaks, and even tree roots.
3) Are there different types of foundation cracks?
Just like there are different causes for foundation cracks, there are also different types of foundation cracks.
- Shrinkage cracks are common in poured concrete and although they are typically not structurally damaging, they can cause water to seep into your basement. Shrinkage cracks are usually smaller than 1/8” and run vertically.
- Horizontal cracks typically indicate that the home’s foundation is not strong enough to handle the weight of the pressure being applied by the soil surrounding it.
- Settlement cracks usually start in the foundation and extend through the entire structure. They are more common in brick home.
Regardless of the type, foundation cracks SHOULD NOT be ignored. Have a foundation expert assess the cracked foundation to recommend the best plan of action.
4) If my basement is unfinished, do I need to worry about fixing a cracked foundation?
Yes! If you don’t fix a cracked foundation that is causing basement leaking, it can lead to more significant foundation problems, as well as bulges in your walls and floors. Wet basements can also lead to mould and mildew, which can trigger allergies and respiratory problems. If you have a wet basement, you need to fix the problem right away. You should also consider getting your foundation waterproofed to avoid future problems.
5) What exactly is foundation waterproofing?
Foundation waterproofing involves strengthening the structural integrity of your home’s foundation by fixing or installing a drainage system, wrapping your foundation with a platon membrane, and sealing it with a urethane calking. This system will prevent water from leaking into your basement.
6) Is it better to fix foundation cracks from the inside or outside of your home?
Repairing foundation cracks from the interior of the home won’t remove the water that’s already inside the foundation wall and it won’t prevent further water from seeping into the foundation. If you have water leaking into the basement, you need to have the foundation crack fixed from the exterior of your home.
7) What qualifications does City Residential Foundation Repair have?
Chuck Naish, owner of City Residential Foundation Repair, has more than a decade of experience when it comes to Ottawa foundation repairs and Ottawa foundation waterproofing. We use the best products on the market and we provide Ottawa and the surrounding communities with quality workmanship and honest pricing, backed by a transferrable warranty on waterproofing.
What to Do After a Basement Flood
After experiencing a flooded basement, it’s important to restore your home as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, immediate action is important. Your house and furnishings are less likely to grow mould if they are dried within 48 hours.
Before you start, make sure to put your own safety first. Shut the power off to the flooded area at the breaker box and wear rubber gloves and boots. Do not use appliances, electrical outlets, switch boxes or fuse panels until your local utility company has checked them.
For insurance purposes, record any details of the damage with photos or video if possible and contact your insurance agent immediately.
Start the clean up by removing water with pumps or pails, then with a wet/dry shop vacuum. Then remove all soaked and dirty materials and debris, including wet insulation and drywall, residual mud and soil, furniture, appliances, clothing and bedding.
Hose or wipe down floors, walls and furnishings, then rinse several times, removing the remaining water with a wet/dry shop vacuum. Flooring that has been deeply penetrated by water or sewage should be discarded.
Wash and scrub down all affected or flooded surfaces with unscented detergent and water. Rinse and repeat the process as needed. Surfaces that are dry and have not been directly affected by the water should be vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
After cleaning the surfaces, ventilate or dehumidify the house until it is completely dry. Rapid drying is important to prevent mould growth. Carpets must be dried within two days. Sewage-soaked carpets must be discarded. You may have to see the assistance of a professional in order to get your carpets dried out as soon as possible.
Discard and replace all insulation materials, and all less-expensive articles that have been soaked, including particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, stuffed toys, pillows, paper and books.
Flush floor drains and sump pits with detergent and water and scrub them to remove greasy dirt and grime. Clean footing drains outside the foundation if necessary.
After all of this work is done, you definitely won’t want to go through this process again. Avoid another flooded basement by calling a foundation expert who can assess what caused the flood and fix the problem.
More Tips to Prevent a Leak in Your Basement
We need rain for healthy lawns and gardens, but rain is not so great if it flows into your basement. In order to prevent a leaky basement, the following preventive measures will help keep your house dry from top to bottom.
1) Install Gutters and Keep Them Clean
Gutters are a vital part of a dry basement by catching the rain run-off and draining it away from the house. Without gutters, rain can collect underground, leak into the foundation walls and either flood the basement or damage the foundation. If you don’t have gutters on your house, get them installed as soon as possible.
But having gutters is not enough. When clogged gutters overflow, water can pool around your foundation. You need to regularly remove any leaves and debris. You should also install leaf guards and downspout extenders to direct water at least 10 feet from your home.
2) Grade the Soil Around Your Home
Another way to avoid foundations leaks is to make sure the soil surrounding your foundation is pitched away from the house. This should be done at a slope of at least 1/4 inch per foot so that water drains toward your yard and not your foundation. This is easily done by adding soil to your yard and then raking it smooth until the grade is highest at the house's perimeter.
3) Keep an Eye on Your Trees
As trees grow, their roots spread out under the soil. Having trees in your yard is great for shade but they can cause major problems for your house’s foundation. If you have large trees in your yard, make sure to regularly check the foundation to see if there are any cracks.
If you are planning on planting new trees, keep in mind that they should be planted at least 20 feet from your house to protect your foundation.
And remember, if you notice any cracks in your foundation, call an expert who can assess the situation and fix the problem correctly.
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Providing quality work is important to the team at City Residential Foundation Repair. Whether it's a crack dig to a full perimeter dig we take the same care of you and your home . But don’t just take their word for it.
Here is what satisfied customers of City Residential Foundation Repair have to say about our Ottawa foundations repair services:
Repairing a leaky basement in an old block foundation home is not something a homeowner wants to deal with, but nonetheless, this problem has to be addressed to assure a safe and healthy home.
After receiving estimates from a few local foundation repair companies, I decided to hire City Residential Foundation Repair. I was immediately impressed with the professionalism and knowledge that Chuck Naish, the owner of the company, shared with me during this process.
The job began shortly thereafter. Both he and his staff were always very courteous and took care not to unnecessarily damage the surrounding landscape while maintaining an impressive work pace. Not only was Chuck very efficient, but he also took the time to explain his choice of materials and practices along the way.
Thank you Chuck and Robert for making my home safe and healthy again,
- Charles Thibodeau, Ottawa ON
This is just to let you know how very impressed I was with your services. You came exactly when promised, took the time to listen to my concerns, explained the problem in an easy to understand language, described in great detail how it could be fixed, and what was - and what was not - necessary. Your attitude and service were at all times very honest, courteous and highly professional. You did exactly what you told me you would do, how and when (although I was out of town, there were no surprises or additional costs). Everything was left tidy and clean. You even followed up a couple of days later to check if everything was done to my satisfaction. All in all, I was very impressed with your services and would highly recommend your company.
A very satisfied customer,
- B. Alaoui of Ottawa
What I found particularly refreshing about City Residential Foundation Repair was their strong commitment to quality work. Throughout the process, Chuck Naish would regularly explain his reasoning for using higher-end materials (though never suggesting it would increase his estimate). He and his staff continually explained what work would be involved and the possible options they could pursue, carefully weighing out the pros and cons to each decision.
More importantly, I was amazed to see how the company dealt with the unexpected – when exposing the foundation beneath our front porch, we discovered a makeshift concrete wall had been built underneath to support it. Immediately recognizing that the jagged edges could not be properly waterproofed, Chuck and his team proceeded to break and rebuild the structure rather than complete a less-than-perfect seal. For this, along with the professional courtesy shown to both us and our home, I would be happy to recommend the services of City Residential Foundation Repair.
- Adrian S. from Ottawa
Due to a foundation crack we had a flow of water into our basement. After having several companies examine the damages, we chose to go with Chuck Naish's business, City Residential Foundation Repair. the others offered to seal the crack from the inside but Chuck advised that the only way to fix it was from the outside. Chuck and his partner completed the work in one day. They dug down to the footings, sealed the crack, sealed the wall, and installed a basement moisture barrier (platon). They also backfilled the opening with crushed stone for water flow to the tile draining system of the house's foundation. Chuck has followed up with us several times to keep an eye on his work. I would be pleased to show anyone his handiwork. Thanks Chuck!
- Mike M. from Ottawa
I just wanted to drop you a note of appreciation for the excellent job you did with the foundation of my home. Right from the start of requesting a quote your company reflected professionalism and consideration. Not only were you on time in providing the quote but the entire job was done on time and to the fulfillment of all my expectations. I received many quotes for the job and yours came in at the lowest but I feel that I got the best results I could have possible gotten. Thank you very much for your premier service. I have no reservations on recommending you to my friends and acquaintances.
- Paul Peters from Ottawa
Chuck and his team from Ciry Residential Foundation Repair were excellent to deal with from start to finish. Chucks attentive and expert approach as well as his respect for timelines made our experience a pleasure. The quality of work was excellent and all employees had an honest approach. He always returned phone calls and left nothing to chance. I would not hesitate to employ this company again and would highly recommend them for foundation repair work.
- M. Knowles from Ottawa
Repair work to a foundation can be an expensive project, which is why getting the right person for the job is crucial. We would highly recommend Chuck Naish to anyone looking for a contractor and foreman to undertake such work and all that it entails. His focus is on honesty, efficiency, and customer satisfaction and he delivers on all three with gusto!
- Paul and Lise Steele from Ottawa
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