Symptom guide
Wet Basement Or Floor
Ground water, drainage or a plumbing loss? The distinction decides the fix.
Basement water can be groundwater, a failed drain, a foundation issue or a plumbing loss. Testing tells them apart, and the answers lead to very different repairs.
What to check yourself
- Note whether it follows heavy rain or plumbing use
- Check the floor-wall joint and floor drains
- Look for efflorescence on the walls
Likely causes
- Groundwater through the envelope
- A drain or sump failure
- A below-slab plumbing loss
What the investigation does
- Moisture mapping and drain testing
- Isolation of pipes under the slab
- Drainage and repair recommendations
Methods often used
Quick answers
What should I do first about this?
Moisture mapping and drain testing
Can this be fixed without opening everything?
In most cases the investigation narrows the target before any finish is opened. Small access points are sometimes needed to confirm a finding, and that is discussed before anything is opened.
How do I arrange an investigation?
Call 604-239-9934 or email [email protected] with the symptom and when it appears. You will get a reply within one business day with a fixed quote.
Call 604-239-9934 or email [email protected]