Basement Waterproofing, Remodeling, & Structural Repair Solutions in Brossard, QC

Our client, Lee, who lives in Brossard, had a water infiltration problem in his basement since every year the foundation of his basement lets in a little water.

Having installed a wooden floor, this excess humidity eventually caused it to rot.

In order to find a permanent solution to his problem, our client did a search on the internet, compared different solutions and finally chose Systèmes Sous-sol Québec.

After making an appointment with our specialist, we took the time to fully understand his problem and offered him solutions adapted to his needs.

To do this, our specialist suggested installing an ElitePlank floor. It is made of inorganic materials that never rot. Even if there is a flood, the floor retains its quality.

To protect his basement from seasonal flooding, an interior French drain system was installed. The WaterGuard system addresses the main defect of the traditional French drain, which is that debris and soil accumulate and end up clogging the drain. With an interior drain system, access for cleaning is easy and keeps its drainage system operational.

To evacuate the water, our specialist proposed the installation of a SuperPump equipped with a pump that has a high volume of water evacuation in order to protect his basement. It is equipped with various alarm systems that alert owners in case of a problem before suffering from the flood.

Thanks to these solutions, our client benefits from a basement protected from flooding and from a floor that is resistant to mold and humidity.

Mr. He had water seepage in his basement that were coming through small cracks in the foundation walls. Even with the urethane existing on our client’s basement walls, it made his basement damp with some water marks on the floor. He had also noticed that his sump pump was not working.

To fix our client's problems, we covered the foundation walls with our CleanSpace vapor barrier. Then we replaced his faulty sump pump system with our TripleSafe system. It contains 3 pumps, one of which is battery-powered, and is our most efficient and reliable system.

Mr. Yang had a sump pump system that was unreliable because it often stoped. On top of that, his pump system stops working during power outages and he does not have a "back up" pump. This worried him, because 2 years ago, he experienced a flood in his basement and he wanted to avoid reliving this bad experience at all costs.

So he contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec for a free estimate in order to install a reliable and efficient sump pump system to prevent another flood.

The solution for our customer was to replace our customer's sump pump system that no longer worked well with our TripleSafe system. This is our most efficient solution, because this system includes 3 pumps; a Zoeller 1/3 HP cast iron main pump, a second Zoeller 1/2 HP pump which engages if the quantity of water to be evacuated becomes important and then a third UltraSump battery backup pump which activates during power outages. In addition to this, a WaterWatch alarm sounds to alert you when the water level exceeds the limit where the pump should have been running.

In addition, an external discharge line to evacuate water away from the house has been installed. It includes our IceGuard emergency water drainage system which allows water to be drained in case of freezing. This prevents water from accumulating up into the basement.

With the TripleSafe system, Mr. Yang will have the peace of mind, because in case of a power failure, he has a reliable and efficient system.

Ms. Berryman has been living in her house in Brossard for a while. Over time, she noticed that cracks had been created in several places on the walls of the exterior foundation. These cracks were vertical  but on the  brick walls they were shaped like stairs. In addition, she could also see cracks inside her house near the door frames and on the ceiling. She was starting to worry about her house and wanted to have the foundation of her house repaired. She decided to contact Systèmes Sous-sol Québec for a free estimate.

The exterior and interior cracks were a sign that the foundation of her house was sagging. Actions had to be taken, as these cracks grew larger over time and could cause a more serious problem and water infiltration.

The solution for Ms. Berryman was to install hydraulic piles under the footing to straighten it. To do this, our experts excavated all along the foundation walls to reach the footing. And then they installed several hydraulic piles. This first makes it possible to straighten the foundation walls, possibly completely plug the foundation cracks and solidly stabilize the foundation so that it can no longer move.

With this solution, Mrs. Berryman has nothing more to fear regarding the foundation of her house.

Mr. Young has lived in his home for over 10 years. He already had a few cracks in the foundation of his house, but that didn't worry him. Over time, more cracks developed in front of the house and the front wall of the house began to pull away from the garage door frames. Worried about his house, Mr. Young decided to contact Systèmes Sous-sol Quebec to solidify the foundation of his house permanently.

The solution for our client was to install our hydraulic pillars under the footing of the foundation walls in front of the house. A total of 6 pillars were needed. This is intended to support the foundation and prevent it from sagging further. And then to strengthen and stabilize the walls on the sides, the CarbonArmor straps were laid where there were cracks.

With this solution, Mr. Young's foundation walls are permanently stabilized.

Ms. Chong had a big problem with cracks on one of the foundation walls. She had covered her wall with plastic to prevent water from seeping into her basement. She contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to find out the source of the problem and resolve it.

The problem was the sagging of the foundation of her house caused by the movement of the ground. The main signs visible from the outside that the foundation was sagging were the formation of a stair tread-shaped crack on the brick wall, the separation of the window from the foundation wall, and a large crack in the wall of its foundation.

In order to solve this problem, our experts laid 8 Push Piers under the foundation pad. Their role is to stabilize the foundation permanently. These pillars are made of steel and are driven deep into the earth to bedrock or other stable layer. They can present an opportunity to pull the house up to its original position and often caulk cracks.

With this solution, Ms. Chong will have nothing more to fear for her foundation as it is stabilized once and for all.