Basement Wall Crack Leak

Feb 22nd, 2021 5:52 pm

#1

fhirji [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 25, 2005; 600 posts; 33 upvotes; Mississauga

Feb 22nd, 2021 5:52 pm

About 30 years ago we had a crack in the basement wall which let water in. The builder fixed it with an injectable material.
Now it is leaking again and this time I would like to fix from the outside but this will have to wait until another month
In the meantime, is it possible to redo the injectable stuff and if can you recommend a company/person who does this work
Thank you in advance

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Feb 22nd, 2021 5:56 pm

#2

teoconca: Deal Fanatic; Oct 16, 2008; 7979 posts; 2671 upvotes; Maple

Feb 22nd, 2021 5:56 pm

For now you can use injection for the inside, fix the outside when weather allows.

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:05 pm

#3

fhirji [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 25, 2005; 600 posts; 33 upvotes; Mississauga

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:05 pm

teoconca wrote: ↑ For now you can use injection for the inside, fix the outside when weather allows.

Please recommend someone who can do this for me

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:05 pm

#4

jayoldschool: Sr. Member; Sep 4, 2006; 877 posts; 533 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:05 pm

Mike Holmes!

+2

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:14 pm

#5

exrcoupe: Deal Addict; Apr 26, 2003; 1411 posts; 568 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:14 pm

I used this company to do exterior basement waterproofing. https://www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca/ They did a good job and those guys worked hard!

+1

Feb 22nd, 2021 10:07 pm

#6

James Stonehenge: Deal Addict; Dec 25, 2012; 1026 posts; 365 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 22nd, 2021 10:07 pm

Rcc

JS

Feb 22nd, 2021 10:16 pm

#7

SubjectivelyObjective: Sr. Member; Jun 26, 2019; 818 posts; 613 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2021 10:16 pm

If its coming through the concrete pores (ie not flowing through a crack) you can give this a try: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/king-x ... 1000410302

If there is a crack, you can use hydraulic cement first and then apply that if you need too.

Feb 23rd, 2021 12:43 am

#8

Oni-kun: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2004; 5211 posts; 626 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 12:43 am

exrcoupe wrote: ↑ I used this company to do exterior basement waterproofing. https://www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca/ They did a good job and those guys worked hard!

I also used these guys about 5 years ago. It was around $1300 for a 6 foot area that they hand dug. They did a good job. I wouldn't be surprised if it costs a bit more now. It's been 5 years

+1

Feb 23rd, 2021 6:31 am

#9

KevinM56081: Sr. Member; Jun 4, 2020; 554 posts; 471 upvotes; Clarington, ON

Feb 23rd, 2021 6:31 am

jayoldschool wrote: ↑ Mike Holmes!

OP wants to fix the leak, not bulldoze the house.

+2

Feb 23rd, 2021 6:36 am

#10

RCGA: Deal Addict; Dec 10, 2008; 4810 posts; 1340 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 6:36 am

This is a very easy fix. Use an epoxy injection method from the interior (unless you want a big dig).

Product: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dricor ... 1001090054

Let's hug it out

Feb 23rd, 2021 10:34 am

#11

exrcoupe: Deal Addict; Apr 26, 2003; 1411 posts; 568 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 10:34 am

Oni-kun wrote: ↑ I also used these guys about 5 years ago. It was around $1300 for a 6 foot area that they hand dug. They did a good job. I wouldn't be surprised if it costs a bit more now. It's been 5 years

I had to do 73 linear feet, so that gives you an idea at the cost. It hurt, but a flooded basement and water damage would be more painful in the long run. Luckily, we had space for them to bring in a small backhoe, so the job went much quicker and it was cold too (Nov).

+1

Feb 23rd, 2021 11:11 am

#12

ElaineB852835: Newbie; Feb 4, 2018; 23 posts; 9 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 11:11 am

exrcoupe wrote: ↑ I used this company to do exterior basement waterproofing. https://www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca/ They did a good job and those guys worked hard!

We used this company in 2018 for exterior foundation waterproofing that required all hand digging. They were amazing--and yes, they worked very hard. I was in awe, and humbled by their work ethic.

Feb 23rd, 2021 1:36 pm

#13

rotjong: Deal Addict; Jan 2, 2009; 1573 posts; 271 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 1:36 pm

jayoldschool wrote: ↑ Mike Holmes!

Arrogant idiot. I just don't like that man.

+1

Feb 23rd, 2021 1:47 pm

#14

sickcars: Deal Guru; Mar 13, 2004; 11152 posts; 2913 upvotes; Toronto, Ontario

Feb 23rd, 2021 1:47 pm

Do you have any gutters or built up snow in the area outside? if so get it away from the house (extend gutters or remove snow) fill the crack in from the inside if you like but get it properly fixed from the outside in the spring as its just going to get worse. The builder should of fixed it properly from the outside in the beginning but they cheaped out as usual.

fhirji wrote: ↑ About 30 years ago we had a crack in the basement wall which let water in. The builder fixed it with an injectable material.
Now it is leaking again and this time I would like to fix from the outside but this will have to wait until another month
In the meantime, is it possible to redo the injectable stuff and if can you recommend a company/person who does this work
Thank you in advance

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Feb 23rd, 2021 2:00 pm

#15

led2: Jr. Member; Sep 21, 2005; 120 posts; 13 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 2:00 pm

OP I am also in the same boat as you - builder fixed with injection 15 years ago and now it is leaking again. I am going the exterior waterproofing route and getting quotes at the moment. One company says it can start working in a few weeks in Toronto.

Feb 23rd, 2021 4:30 pm

#16

fhirji [OP]: Sr. Member; Aug 25, 2005; 600 posts; 33 upvotes; Mississauga

Feb 23rd, 2021 4:30 pm

sickcars wrote: ↑ Do you have any gutters or built up snow in the area outside? if so get it away from the house (extend gutters or remove snow) fill the crack in from the inside if you like but get it properly fixed from the outside in the spring as its just going to get worse. The builder should of fixed it properly from the outside in the beginning but they cheaped out as usual.

I did that yesterday - no water today. I hope it stays dry inside until spring.

+1

Feb 23rd, 2021 4:52 pm

#17

deals4realz: Newbie; Nov 27, 2020; 64 posts; 274 upvotes

Feb 23rd, 2021 4:52 pm

James Stonehenge wrote: ↑ Rcc

Yeah, RCC if you have more money than brains. They quoted my 4X more than the second highest quote to waterproof my basement. I actually laughed at the guy when he gave the number it was so ridiculous. Maybe they use gold leaf as a membrane.