Basement Systems Edmonton Q&A

A battery backup pump will not only work if the power goes out in your home, but it will work if there is a primary pump failure of any kind. Even though our sump pumps are cast iron construction and are extremely good, we want to take every precaution we can to prevent water seepage into the home. Our UltraSump 4 battery backup pump removes up to 12,000 gallons of water on a single charge, keeping your home dry and protected until you're able to get your primary pump running again.

A sump pump reduces your risk of flooding by automatically pumping and channeling water away from the foundation. To control the water level under the floor slab, a sump basin collects the excess ground water and the pump discharges it away from your home. 

Horizontal cracks across your basement foundation walls (or stair-stepped cracking in a block foundation wall) is a common indicator that you have a foundation wall issue before it starts to actually bow. Cracked and bowing basement walls can develop immediately following construction or years later as changes occur within the soil that surrounds your home. Horizontal cracks are a structural issue and need a permanent, stabilizing solution to prevent further damage from occurring. Basement Systems Edmonton has several solutions for treating horizontal cracking, such as CarbonArmor, PowerBrace & EverBrace. These SupportWorks products are highly engineered, proven solutions that can be tailored to address these structural issues. 

Sometimes these vertical cracks are only cosmetic, and will not need repairs unless they are allowing groundwater leakage. If you are experiencing a leaking wall crack, then the crack should be professionally injected with a material that can flex with the wall as it expands and shrinks with moisture and temperature conditions. Our patented FlexiSpan crack repair system takes this a step further, with a foam strip that directs any additional leakage into a dry well beneath the floor.

Yes! A crawlspace without insulation can result in higher energy bills and cold floors on the main level of your home.  A properly sealed and conditioned crawl space will keep heat in and allow it to rise throughout the home creating a more energy efficient environment. Most reputable crawl space repair companies will recommend not only insulating the area with suitable products but also installing an encapsulation system, to ensure the space remains dry and healthy. There are also some great rebates and government grant programs available to help offset the investment in your crawlspace.  

Typical crawl spaces are moldy, foul-smelling spaces that homeowners avoid at all costs. Many of them flood, and they're often filled with debris left over from when the house was constructed. In more extreme cases, they can be rotting structures with rodents, animals, and other pests living within.

At Basement Systems Edmonton, it's our job to make sure that your musty crawlspace is transformed into a cleaner, drier, healthier, and more energy-efficient space. Sealing and drying your crawl space will help to preserve the space, eliminating damage caused by mold and rot. It will also minimize the presence of potentially health-damaging allergens in your home that can lead to breathing issues.

Your space will also be isolated from cold winter air, which would otherwise cool your water heater, HVAC system, and other utilities and lead to unnecessary costs on your utility bills.

At Basement Systems, we specialize in installing basement drain systems from the interior perimeter, rather than from the exterior. We find that these installations are faster, less expensive, and much less prone to clogging, as the drain is installed outside of the mud.
The key to a good basement waterproofing system is to properly install a well-designed drainage system. A good drainage system should be clog-resistant, installed above the mud line, and possible to maintain should an issue arise. It should also be able to collect water from the basement walls, while leaving no open gap along the concrete slab that can clog with dirt and debris from the basement floor.

Our experiences in waterproofing for more than two decades are proof that these systems are reliable and effective in waterproofing basements. We trust our systems, that is why we give a lifetime warranty.

Absolutely! The patented products that Basement Systems use are designed to be installed on the interior of your basement. The main advantage with working from the inside is that we are away from the soils that can cause an exterior drainage system to clog and eventually fail. When we install our patented WaterGuard system around your basement and drain to one of our sump systems, your basement will carry a lifetime warranty against groundwater seepage that is fully transferable should you decide to sell your home. Our CleanSpace liner will also help you to control mold, eliminate musty smells, and better preserve your home.