Aquaphobia Repair Blogs

Buying a Home With Foundation Cracks: What Should You Look For?
You’re looking at a house you like, walk into the basement and notice a crack running down the foundation wall. Should you walk away? Not necessarily. Foundation cracks are relatively

Can Foundation Cracks Get Worse Over Time?
Finding a foundation crack doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to become a major problem. But foundation cracks shouldn’t simply be ignored without understanding what you’re looking at. Some cracks remain

Foundation Repair vs Basement Waterproofing: What’s the Difference?
Foundation repair and basement waterproofing are often discussed as though they’re the same service. Sometimes they overlap, but they’re not identical. A homeowner with water coming through a foundation crack

What Are the Most Common Foundation Problems in Ontario Homes?
A foundation problem doesn’t always begin with a dramatic crack or a flooded basement. Sometimes the first sign is a small vertical crack. Other homeowners notice a damp basement wall,

Why Do Concrete Block Foundation Walls Leak?
A leaking concrete block foundation can look very different from a leak through a poured-concrete foundation. With poured concrete, homeowners often find one identifiable crack. Block walls can develop moisture

Wet Basement After Heavy Rain? Here’s Where the Water May Be Coming From
You walk downstairs after a heavy storm and find water on your basement floor. Now what? Before choosing a waterproofing system, you need to figure out where the water is