Clarke Basement Systems

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Yusuf Kassam in Thornhill
Yusuf Kassam in Thornhill
1 review THORNHILL, ON
10/10

WaterGuard Perimeter Waterproofing System

Clarke Basement Systems installed a WaterGuard Perimeter Waterproofing System in my basement.The two technicians,Fitz and Keith, did an excellent and very professional job. I was watching the whole procedure. They knew their job thoroughly well, and they clearly and courteously explained to me the whole procedure step by step. They did their work in a cheerful manner. They did not leave any mess behind.

I very much enjoyed Fitz's great sense of humour.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,095.00
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Jinny McCreary in Oakville
Jinny McCreary in Oakville
10 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Fixing water leakage problem in cold cellar

I had an ongoing water leakage problem repaired in my cold cellar. David Bunn was the sales rep. and Jose Martinez and Brendon Wallace did the work. Everyone was outstanding--great work ethic, informative, reliable, hard working, neat, efficient and very female friendly. I highly reommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,500.00
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Corey D in Maple
Corey D in Maple
2 reviews MAPLE, ON
10/10

Water Guard Perimeter System

I would like to thank Jose and Joshua from Clarke Basement Systems for the work done at my home. They were very friendly and informative. No mess was left behind. Everything looked like it was done in a professional manner.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,800.00
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Nicole in Toronto
Nicole in Toronto
10 reviews East York, ON
10/10

Crawlspace encapsulation

I have nothing but praise for Clarke Basement Systems' work on our homes' 2 crawlspaces. They came in July to complete an internal waterproofing job, and came back in September to work on the crawlspaces. It was not fun work, let me tell you. In some areas, due to ductwork and support beams, the height they had to work with was less than 3 feet high. We had mice in there last year, and it wasn't pretty. I was not going to work on the crawlspace at all and just seal it up as we were drywalling (I didn't know any better), but thankfully Claude told me the facts and we realized there was wood in there in contact with the soil: a prime environment for mold, and our ductwork (with open vents into the space) ran through there! Not healthy. We knew we had to do something, and when we discovered that mice had been in there, it was imperative that we deal with it before it got worse the next winter. I am so thankful that Claude was so knowledgeable and he was never pushy in any way, but wanted me to know what was going on so I could make an informed decision.

Rob, the foreman, was always cheerful even though the situation he was presented with was far less than ideal. The place was smelly, so low to the ground, and he had to go in there with a battery powered saw and take out all the wood. The opening he had to crawl through to get in was just the size of a window. A small one! The crew worked so hard, for several days, and did everything possible to ensure our crawlspace was transformed into a clean, healthy, dry, and neutral-smelling space. It was so bad when they started that my contractor, who was finishing another part of the basement at the time, had to leave for two days! When they finished, the window-openings were left open for a couple of days and you would not know it was the same space. It did not smell at all and was dry and clean. I cannot thank them enough for their HARD work, WONDERFUL attitude, and expertise. You guys are a 10/10! Thank you Claude, ROB, Mark, Noel, and the rest of the crew (different people came on different days).

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Nothing. They are truly top of the line. From reception to the office (production management), to sales calls/estimates and the actual work being done, we have nothing but wonderful things to say about this company. We have used them twice and are confident about the quality of their work and products.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Do it properly the first time! If the previous owners of our house constructed their crawlspace properly when they added the main floor addition, we would not have been in this situation! Spend the money to have it done RIGHT, and then no one will ever have to worry about it again! I did not know that crawlspace air quality mattered to the rest of the house, since I thought it was sealed off from the rest of the house, but I was wrong! Make sure you don't have organic materials (ie: wood) in contact with the ground or you WILL get mold. And you will breathe those mold spores in as the stack-effect draws crawlspace air into your house.
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Richard Kinch in Newmarket
Richard Kinch in Newmarket
2 reviews Newmarket, ON
10/10

Waterproofing Cottage Crawl Space

We had previously had work done around the outside of our cottage to ensure moisture did not accumulate in the crawl space. While this was successful so far , we wanted to make sure we waterproofed the inside as well. We installed the Clarke system and while we won't know the result for some time, we were very impressed with the workmanship. Jose and Dave were exceptional with their workmanship. They cleaned out the crawl space (which was not easy) and provided information as the job progressed. Above all they were a joy to have around and provided the confidence one needs when they're making this kind of investment. If you're buying the sysyem, get Jose and Dave to install it.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Elisabeth Westberg in Toronto
Elisabeth Westberg in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
8/10

Sump pump, water guard drains and floor installation

Our basement wall was damp and water pooled in another corner of the floor away from the walls. Instead of digging up the side of the house (20K estimate), we were advised by Keith that installing a sump pump and water guard around the perimeter of our 90 year old semi would solve both problems. After the installation (lots of cement dust all over the house--unavoidable), our wall-to-wall carpeted floors needed to be redone and our walls painted as the drywall had to be cut-up to install the water-guard. Keith & Ivan were professional, courteous and friendly. The workmanship was excellent. The time to finish the job was longer than expected and I am still not sure if the damp part of the wall has been solved. But I have not seen any more pooling water...will see what the winter thaw will bring next spring. But, a 25 year warranty is a plus.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,500.00
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Leslie Cowan in Hamilton
Leslie Cowan in Hamilton
1 review Milbank, SD
10/10

Leaking Basement

I had a leaking basement. Me and my husband renovated our basement approximatley 1 year ago. Had all new broadloom laid which was ruined due to a crack in the foundation in the basement. I did some internet research and came across the reviews on Clarke Basement Systems. I dealth with Keith L. He was helpful, knowledgeable and assisted me immediately with my basement. I woud highly recommend Clarke Basement to my closest friends. Our problem was fixed almost immediately. Thanks again!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
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Franco in Etobicoke
Franco in Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Water comig in from where floor meets the wall

I had a problem with water coming in from where the floor meets the walls and from doing some searching online I came across Clarke Basement Systems and based on their reviews I decided to give them a call. Keith loveless was the person who came out to assess my properties and he spend a great deal of time with myself and my tenants. He educated us on what the problem was and the different options that we have to repair it.

Keith is a true professinal with a great deal of knowledge. I am glad to have called Clarke Systems and had the opporunity to deal with Keith. I would highly recommend him and Clarke Systems to anyone in need.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Anne B in Port Credit in Mississauga
Anne B in Port Credit in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Assistance with water leaking through foundation

Rain had created problems in a 60 year old home surrounded by trees. the exterior weeping tiles were no longer functional in places, causing water to seep in under the unfinished basement walls. Keih Loveless followed up my call very quickly and provided a through explanation of the Clarke system that would solve the problem. The Clarke basement system is well designed, and will solve the water problem. Keith was knowledgeable, very efficient and helpful, providing very useful documentation that helped close the sale of my home. Many thanks to him and Clarke for their help.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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More about Clarke Basement Systems

Clarke Basement Systems is your locally owned AWARD WINNING Basement Systems® dealer in the Ontario area.

Clarke Basement Systems is Canada’s number 1 Dealer in BASEMENT WATERPROOFING,CRAWL SPACE REPAIR and FOUNDATION REPAIR through our sister company FOUNDATION SUPPORT WORKS ONTARIO. Our staff over 30 experts', with combined over 150 years in experience, will provide you: Dedicated Service, Personal On-Site Inspection, Complete Waterproofing System Design, A FREE Written Quote, Low Financing Options and a Solution that fits your needs. At Clarke Basement Systems each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!,

Some of our produces and services include:
Basement waterproofing

- Waterproofing Systems
- French Drain Systems
- Crack Repair

Crawl Space Repair

- Vapor Barriers
- Energy Efficient Dehumidifier
- Thermal Insulation

Foundation Repair

- Wall Straightening
- Bowing Walls
- Settlement Sinking
- Tilting Chimney
- Window Door Stuck

Sump Pump Systems

- Installation
- Repair and Maintenance

Cold Room or Cantenna Solutions

Interior and Exterior Repairs

Clarke Basement Systems would like to show you how we can help you waterproof your basement, control moisture in your crawl space, or fix a failing foundation. We have the experience, equipment, and best practices you need to ensure a dry basement and structural integrity please call us today for your free inspection.

CATEGORIES
Waterproofing, Concrete Contractors, Foundations, Masonry & Bricklaying, and Decorative Concrete
PRODUCTS
Foundation Solutions, Dehumidification Products, and Waterproofing Products
SERVICES
Foundation Repair, Crawl Space & Basement Waterproofing, & Concrete Lifting and Leveling
BRANDS
Basement Systems Products, Foundation Supportworks
SPECIALITIES
Water proofing and Foundation Repair
WEBSITE
http://www.clarkebasementsystems.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1989
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
50
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Financing available
LICENSES
BILD, wsib cspaat ontario, Better Business Bureau, baeumlerapproved
MEMBERSHIPS
Toronto Construction Association, Markham Board of Trade, Renomark
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
PROJECT RATE
none
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Lifetime Nationally Backed Warranty on all full perimeter water proofing systems. Lifetime on Struct
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