WATERPROOFING BASEMENTS SINCE 1995
At Direct Waterproofing, we provide a comprehensive range of exterior waterproofing services in Ontario. Our team of experienced professionals ensures high-quality installation at competitive prices.
Basement or foundation leaks can compromise your property’s structural integrity and pose health risks. Our exterior waterproofing offers a long-lasting solution that prevents water intrusion, guaranteeing a dry and safe building.
Exterior waterproofing protects your property from floods, damp, and mold. It’s a preventative measure that ensures your home remains safe and dry throughout its lifespan.
At Direct Waterproofing, we use high-quality materials to waterproof your property from grade to footing. We excavate down to the weeping tile pipe and install effective solutions that prevent water from reaching your foundation walls.
While interior waterproofing addresses existing damp issues, exterior waterproofing offers a more comprehensive and long-lasting solution. It involves applying waterproof materials and may include additional measures like outdoor drainage systems, guttering, and foundation crack repair to ensure your home is secure and dry.
Damp and wet issues in your basement or foundation can render spaces unusable, damage your property, and diminish its aesthetic appeal. Left untreated, damp and mold can also lead to serious health problems, including breathing issues.
Many homeowners wait until problems arise before seeking help. While we can address existing dampness, we strongly recommend exterior waterproofing as a proactive measure. It provides a lifelong solution that not only protects your home but can also enhance its value.
Whether you’re facing significant damp issues, noticing early signs of mold, or considering exterior waterproofing as a preventive step, Direct Waterproofing ensures high-quality service that restores comfort and appeal to your home.
At Direct Waterproofing, we understand that every property needs a tailored solution. With 25 years of experience, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to assess your damp issues and discuss your goals.
Whether you need a quick fix for a leak or a long-term solution to protect your home, we’ll provide a customized quote based on your specific needs. If you agree, we can start the exterior waterproofing work at your convenience.
We excavate your foundations down to the weeping tiles.
Next, your walls are cleaned and powerwashed, and hydraulic cement is applied to fill in any cracks or gaps.
We then fit the aquabloc, a high quality waterproofing material that will prevent water from finding its way to your foundation walls.
We apply a yellow jacket, and then another layer of aquabloc for added protection.
We then apply the delta membrane, a layer of gravel, and we clean up the working area so that it looks better than when we started.
Any extras such as drainage systems will be fitted as the job is in progress.
Restore your basement to its former glory, and turn it back into a fully functional and enjoyable space.
Restore health of occupants by removing and preventing damp, mold, and mildew.
Only solution to fully protect the structural integrity of your property. Recognized by the IBC.
Raises the value of your property, and is a major selling point.
Offers lifelong protection for your home. No more damp or mold.
Actually stops the problem.
The cost of exterior basement waterproofing in Toronto ranges from $100 to $300 per linear foot. The price varies based on factors such as the extent of the waterproofing needed and the specific requirements of your project. For an accurate assessment tailored to your needs, it’s best to consult with experts like Direct Waterproofing. We offer free on-site estimates to ensure the service fits your budget and requirements.
At Direct Waterproofing, we have over 25 years of experience dealing with wet basements, damaged foundations, and leaky properties. Our whole team is fully qualified, experienced, and equipped with the best tools, materials, and technology to install the most professional exterior basement waterproofing solutions available in Ontario.
We are privately owned and fully insured, and offer a 25 year full warranty on all of the work that we do for you, so you can live in peace, knowing that your exterior waterproofing is installed, and is designed to last a lifetime.
At Direct Waterproofing, we pride ourselves on having the most licensed professionals for exterior basement waterproofing in Toronto. Our team holds some of the highest qualifications in the industry, ensuring that every project is handled with a personalized and expert approach. We are fully licensed to provide a range of services, including:
Our highly qualified team is committed to delivering the best results for your home, ensuring safety, quality, and peace of mind on every project.
At Direct Waterproofing we offer a full range of top quality exterior waterproofing services, designed to meet your individual requirements, and to repair the damp problems of your home for good.
Exterior waterproofing is a permanent solution which works from the outside of your property, to prevent any water from breaching the external walls of your foundations. This is a highly effective approach to damp problems, because it means that water does not even reach your home.
Your property is guarded from damp using highly effective waterproofing materials, which are expertly installed by our team of professionals in Ontario.
Hydrostatic pressure can cause your home structural damage, and can also allow damp to enter your property. Cracks and gaps in your walls and windows can also be a point of entry. Every home is affected differently by damp, according to the environment and the state of the foundations.
At Direct Waterproofing, we offer a free consultation, which allows us to assess the conditions of your home, and suggest the potential solutions that are available to you. If you decide that the benefits of exterior waterproofing are well worth it, then we offer a full waterproofing service which can provide protection for your external foundation walls, along with several other options to improve your home.
The main exterior waterproofing solution that we offer involves providing a sort of waterproof jacket for the foundations of your home. Using highly waterproof materials, we install the added layers of protection, which will prevent any damp from entering the exterior walls of the building. This provides a lasting solution that also supports the structural integrity of the building.
The procedure for our main exterior waterproofing solution is as follows:
They include:
Step 1:
We excavate around your property, down to the weeping tile pipe. The actual depth can vary depending on the elevation of the building, but is usually between 4 and 8 feet.
Step 2:
Next, we clean and power blast the wall, to expose the concrete or brickwork that comprises your exterior walls. We can then check for any gaps or structural cracks.
Step 3:
With the walls exposed, and the cracks identified, next comes the fundamental repairs to the foundations. We chisel out any defected areas, and apply hydraulic cement to any crevices. This then expands, and provides restoration and protection for your existing walls.
Next we apply aquabloc, a special material that provides structural stability, and has low permeability. The stone is specially designed to block the movement of water, and so will add a highly effective waterproofing layer to your home.
We don’t stop with just one layer of aquabloc. We apply the yellow jacket to hold the material firmly in place, followed by another layer of aquabloc. This provides dual protection, ensuring that no water will ever reach your true exterior wall.
The final layer of waterproof protection is in the form of a delta membrane and accompanying drainage system. This allows ground water to channel away from your home, and relieves the building of hydrostatic pressure, ensuring its long term integrity. This layer takes pressure off the waterproof materials beneath, and helps the work to last for a lifetime. The membrane and drainage are covered with a thick coating of gravel to maximize the drainage.
The area is backfilled to the original level, and your garden and yard restored. We never leave a job incomplete, and once we have finished you will never have to worry about damp again!
Depending on where the leak or damp is coming from, your property may also require additional services in order to benefit from maximum protection.
As well as offering full waterproofing for your exterior foundation walls, we can also use drainage systems and other techniques to keep water away from your home in the first place. We will analyze and discuss this with you during the consultation phase.
Some of the extra exterior waterproofing services that we offer include:
Water can build up in pools around near-grade basement windows, and can leak through window sills. If this is the case, then Direct Waterproofing can modify or install a new window well, which ensures rain water falls beneath the window sill and then is effectively drained away from your home. We can install vertical weeping tiles to waterproof this exposed area, and provide gravel and drainage, so your windows will never leak again.
When water pools against your home it can cause structural problems and extra pressure, and when it pools in your yard it can cause erosion and look a mess too. Outdoor drainage systems are highly effective solutions for ensuring surface and ground water is never left to gather against your home or in your yard. Among the most effective are french drains, which are drain pipe systems which are landscaped into your home. They are particularly effective if your home is surrounded by slopes, and accumulates more water as a result.
Sometimes simple solutions can have a big impact on your home. Nothing is more unappealing than a broken or leaky guttering system, or one which slopes and causes water to build up in a certain area. Faulty gutters can be the cause of problem areas of damp. Sometimes all it takes is for the gutters to be unblocked, and other times you might need new ones. Direct Waterproofing can make sure your guttering systems serve their purpose and keep water away from your home.
If you are suffering from damp and mold problems, damage to your foundations, or you simply want to protect your home for the future, contact Direct Waterproofing today. All of our exterior waterproofing services come with a 25 year warranty, so you can be comfortable that you don’t have to worry about water in your home for a long time to come.
With proper installation, exterior waterproofing can last up to 25-30 years, offering long-term protection against water damage.
Yes, exterior waterproofing can be done during most of the year, but extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or freezing temperatures can delay the process.
Common signs include water stains, cracks in your foundation, musty odors, and mold growth in your basement.
