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GJ MacRae Foundation Repair

Block Foundation Replacement with Brick Shoring (Hamilton)

Excavate exterior walls by hand and install telescopic shoring to interior of joist work. Once structure is secured, excavate by hand to frost depth and remove existing foundation walls within repair area. Repair any damaged wooden joistwork with fresh sistered timber and pour fresh concrete footing at frost depth to a dimension 20” x 8“.

Once footing is cured, rebuild foundation walls with 10” block from base of footing to underside of existing joistwork. Once complete, parge fresh foundation walls and let cure. Once cured, prime foundation wall and apply ruberized membrane waterproofing.

Fasten drainage board from grade to footing. Replace weeping tile system within repair areas and cover with 6″ of 3/4″ clear gravel. Backfill and power tamp dirt.

Expert Waterproofing Services for Your Home

GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.

Quality Foundation Repair Done Right.