How does weeping tile protect your home’s foundation? Learn about this drainage system, how it prevents water damage, & why it's a key for a dry, stable home.

Experiencing damp basements, mould, as well as more serious issues such as foundation cracks, can be frustrating. That’s why, for Niagara homeowners, exploring when to install a sump pump as a solution is highly beneficial.

Water damage in basements is one of the most detrimental things that can happen to a homeowner. The combination of restoration costs, internal repairs, and replacing personal belongings can be catastrophic.

When the weeping tiles in your home are working as they’re intended, they protect your home from moisture and the damage that can result from wet soil. In the Niagara Region, this is particularly important as there are many areas that have clay soil that holds on to water. 

Older homes in the Niagara region may have floors that aren’t exactly level. Over the years, the house will settle, and this won’t always happen the same amount in every area of the house. When the house settles unevenly, it can create cracks, or the floors will commonly slope slightly. If this happens, is it something to be concerned about as a homeowner? Here’s what you need to know. 

Having window wells in the foundation of your Niagara home can make a huge difference in terms of letting natural light and ventilation into your basement and making your space more enjoyable. Unfortunately, window wells are also a breach in your foundation which can cause flooding.

Canadians across the country are looking forward to spring so that they can enjoy the warmer weather and more hours of sunshine every day. However, this time of year also means melting snow and increased rainfall - and water might get into homes and buildings across the Niagara area. If you are concerned about flooding in your home, here are a few ways you can help prevent it from happening.

Even though it may not seem like it, the earth beneath us is always moving. This is the same for the ground beneath your Niagara area home. Of course, the soil usually shifts so slowly that it can be years before you notice any changes in your home’s foundation. Nevertheless, when soil moves, it can cause your home’s foundation to sink or become unbalanced and the result can be serious damage to the structural integrity of our home.

You know that you have some issues with your foundation, which need to be fixed, but when is the best time to do it? Does seasonality matter, or can you do it any time of year? Here is what you need to know about repairing the foundation of your Niagara region home.

Finding mold in your basement can be very unsettling for any Niagara area homeowner. While it doesn’t look very nice at all, there is also a few other issues with having mold in your basement. If you find any type of mold in your basement from moisture gathering there, here’s what you need to do in order to get rid of it and make sure it doesn’t come back.

Helical piers can be extremely beneficial if your Niagara home requires foundation work. If you have recently had a foundation repair contractor recommend helical piers, you may be wondering what they are and how they can help. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of helical piers and why they might be the right solution for you.

Keeping the foundation of your Niagara home in good condition is essential to the overall health of your entire home. And part of keeping your foundation in good condition is ensuring that it doesn’t have any major cracks or other serious problems.

One of your biggest fears as a homeowner has just come true: your basement has flooded. Upon inspection, you find out that you have a foundation problem – and it's a big one. How are you going to pay for it?

If you're wondering if your insurance policy will cover basement waterproofing, here's what you should know.

You rely on your home to keep you and your family secure – and your foundation plays a huge role in creating that sense of safety. If a foundation problem arises, you need to know with certainty that the repair will be done well and that your worries will be alleviated.

Choosing a foundation repair company that provides terrific customer service is essential for both to happen. Here’s how the team at Foundation Fix goes above and beyond during each foundation repair job we complete.

If you are a homeowner in the Niagara area, it is likely that you have heard of or experienced a phenomenon known as a shift or settling of your home. While some settling is normal within the first few years after a home has been built, shifting foundations can cause significant damage that needs to be addressed.