With spring comes warmer temperatures, melting snow and the risk of basement water damage. Here's how to prevent it at your home in Hamilton or Niagara.

Foundation cracks should never be ignored. Your best option is to contact a professional to inspect them and determine whether the cracks are a result of structural or non-structural damage.

If you have had challenges with a wet basement during the rainier months of the year, you might think that winter would give you a break. But the truth is that in the Niagara Region and across Hamilton, melting snow can be just as damaging to your home’s foundation – especially if there is a lot all at once.

There are two main causes of basement cracks: shrinkage and settlement. Before you panic, know that concrete basements will always crack – and that usually, it rarely results in structural problems.

There’s always a list of desired qualities you’re hoping to find in a new home. Sure, the number of bedrooms, property size and kitchen are important – but what’s most important is often completely overlooked.

Spring isn’t the only time you need to worry about flooding. With some of the heavy storms we’ve had so far this summer, many Ontario residents have unfortunately already experienced flooding’s ill effects.

Here’s everything you should know about how expansive clay soil can affect your home’s foundation.

When constructing a new building, the type of foundation used to support the building will depend on a number of factors. The following article outlines some various foundation types and why they are used.

Spring’s thaw and rain showers can quickly lead to moisture and mould issues in basements. So when you notice you have a wet basement, there’s no time to waste!

A damp basement is never a good thing. It smells, mould can form (bringing a whole slew of other issues) and it can create damage to your flooring, furniture and more.

If you have a damp basement, it is important to address the issue as quickly as possible to prevent the growth of mold spores and possibly even to protect against structural damage.

The benefits of concrete waterproofing are so great that it really should be a requirement for any structure. When you are dealing with damage to the foundation of a building due to water, it is very hard to undo or repair.

Telltale signs that your home is settling unevenly are cracks in your exterior brick or concrete, diagonal cracks in walls, or windows and doors that won't shut properly.