Stop your basement leak now

Standing water near outlets, the electrical panel, or appliances is an emergency — stay out and call emergency services or a licensed electrician. Active flowing water, sewage backup, or stains spreading across walls also need same-day attention. A small damp patch that appears only after heavy rain is less urgent, but it rarely fixes itself — book an inspection before the next storm.

First, stay safe: do not step into standing water until the power to the area is off. Move valuables and electronics to higher ground, soak up what you can, and note where the water is entering — photos help a contractor diagnose it later. Then request a quote so a local waterproofing professional can find the source.

It depends on the cause and the fix: a single crack injection costs far less than full interior drainage or exterior excavation. The drivers are the repair method, the length of wall involved, and how accessible the foundation is inside and out. We don't publish guesswork ranges — send the quote form above and a local pro will price your actual situation, free and with no obligation.

If water pools at the wall-floor joint, your floor stays damp for days after rain, or neighbours run sump pumps, yours likely needs one too. A sump pump with interior drainage gives rising groundwater somewhere to go other than your floor. Homes that stay dry with good grading and healthy weeping tile may not need one — an inspection will tell you which camp you're in.

Usually only for sudden and accidental events, like a burst pipe — gradual seepage through foundation walls is typically excluded, and overland flooding generally needs a separate endorsement. Every policy differs, so read yours and ask your insurer specifically about seepage and overland water coverage. Either way, document the damage with photos and dates as soon as you spot it.