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GJ MacRae Foundation Repair

The Original Wetbasements Experts – Since 1975

Outside Basement Waterproofing with Drywell Install (Oakville)

Remove all debris and obstructions in way of repair areas. Lay down tarps and dig down to footing by hand in specified repair areas.

Repair all cracks and masonry voids in foundation wall below grade. Prime wall and apply hydroshield rubberized membrane to repair area. Add a layer of mastic mesh, another layer of hydroshield rubberized membrane, a layer of 12m plastic and fasten drainage board to grade with termination straps and concrete anchors. Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel.

Confirm location of drywell and mark out area. Lay down tarps. Strip sod and store nearby. Excavate area approximately 4′ square by 5′ deep. Dig trench to connect drainage line. Line pit with filter cloth. Install weeping tile coils. Fill remaining void with 3/4″ clear gravel. Connect PVC hard pipe to downspout. Fold filter cloth over top of pit. Add soil to surface and put back sod. Dispose of excess soil. Backfill and power tamp dirt. Rake jobsite level and dispose of debris. All labour and materials included.

Expert Waterproofing Services for Your Home

GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.

Quality Foundation Repair Done Right.