It is often asked if basement waterproofing can be done in the bitterly cold winter that we get here in the Durham Region. A lot of people think that basement leaks only happen during rainy seasons. Wet leaky basements occur all year around and during the winter, we experience sudden bursts of snow melts and above-freezing temperatures that can come without a warning. Without a protected basement, all that water could end up leaking through your home’s foundations and cause greater problems when Spring arrives. By protecting your basement during the winter, it will eliminate the stress of basemen leaks that will follow into spring.

All Canadian winters tend to have a continual freezing and thawing cycle which can contribute to both the formation of foundation cracks and existing cracks to grow larger. During thaw periods your water drainage system may become clogged forcing the water to find an alternate path. Predictably, it flows to the ground directly beside your foundation, which is the most common place for foundation leaks.

Some basement systems include a combination of both interior and exterior basement waterproofing methods and can be done all year round. Winter months can be the ideal time to have your basement waterproofed, as it prepares your foundation to stay dry during the wet spring rains. Waterproofing companies are typically not as busy in the winter months so by getting waterproofing done if the winter you are avoiding the long wait times during the busy rainy season.