Do you have water leaking into the basement from around and below windows during significant rainfalls? Are there water streaks or staining marks on the interior wall below your windows? Do you have an existing window well encasement that fills up with water and looks like a fish bowl when it rains? Can you see horizontal lines along your window, indicating water accumulation and a problem with the window wells drainage system?
PCS Basement Waterproofing Specialists has the solution to your window well drainage issues.
Many homeowners think the window well is just the gravel and galvanized metal encasement they see around their basement windows, but that is not exactly it.
A window well is a drainage system used to drain surface or standing water down to the weeping tile system running parallel to the footings around every home, when there is a window that has been installed at or below ground level.
If you see water on the basement floor near or below a window that is at or below ground level, then you may need to have a window well drainage system installed in order to resolve the problem.
A window well installation consists of earth being excavated down to the footing below the window and installing perforated weeping tile. This weeping tile is not connected to the weeping tile drainage system around the home, but rests on top, to avoid causing any issues such as displacement or clogging.
Drainage stone is then added to the base of the installed weeping tile and earth is backfilled to just below ground level.
The metal galvanized window well encasement is then fastened to the foundation wall and filled with drainage stone up to the window sill.
For homeowners who already have an existing window well but are experiencing problems with water drainage, the system will be inspected, the clogged pipe replaced and the window well reset. If necessary, the entire system may need to be redone.
Note: A window well cover purchased from your local home improvement store is not a solution to drainage problems. The standing water you may see inside your well is actually rising up from below the earth when it has nowhere to drain to. The cover is to prevent debris such as leaves, branches, surrounding landscaping, etc., usually associated with mature neighbourhoods, from covering and clogging the window well. They are also used in cases where a window well maybe located in a high traffic area such as alongside a driveway or pathway to an entrance, whereby it could cause a safety hazard.
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Pedro, Mississauga
Chris came in on time, did the work well and it's been working great since.I got several quotes before going with PCS. way cheeper. the crack was fixed 2006 and i have no issues since.
Debbie Dunit, Saint Catharines
PERFECT JOB
Talked to Chris after getting other estimates. He explained everything about the repair to stop our leak in the basement, He was very pleasant and honest - the other companies were not. He arrived on time and the repair was done in a timely manner with no problem that they couldn't handle. Basement was left clean and we were informed about what to do to maintain the repair which was basically looking after the pump - the rest of the repair needed no other maintenance. Chris and his helper were friendly, informative and excellent at the job they were doing. I would highly recommend PCS for any basement work
Sheila Simmons, Toronto
I contacted CHRIS from PCS waterproofing when it was discovered that I had leaks in my basement plus water seepage from outside my water wells . He immediately came in and identified the issue,informed me of his plan ,supported me throughout the entire ordeal and dilengently completed the job. After the work was finished he reviewed every aspect of the process with pictures and thorough explanations [ as I had to leave on an unexpected trip before completion] . He also gave me advise on another water issue on our property ,which no one else was able to clarify. I would HIGHLY recommend CHRIS and let me assure you that you are in excellent capable hands. - a very professional ,honest and hardworking individual which is difficult to find these days
Debbie Niedermuller, Halton Hills
AMAZING WORK!
Being a business owner myself, I can say that Chris is honest and PROFESSIONAL. I recommend him to my clients, family and friends any time I get a chance !!
I've used this company many times and I will use them again !
It is hard to find a company that gives you the honest truth and works with you. It is QUALITY work at a reasonable price.
Thank You Chris !!
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