Finding a crack in your basement wall or floor can be disheartening and cause great anxiety. Immediately you start worrying about damaging water flooding the space and the cost of repairs. You can hire a professional to inspect it, but then you’re concerned about major remediation work he might recommend. How will you know when […]
Read MoreIf it feels like the population of Toronto and the GTA is aging, it is. According to census data, the number of people 65 or older has nearly doubled since 1960. A good number of those seniors will be moving in with family members as they become less able to care for themselves. This can […]
Read MoreHow’s that saying go? “Everything old is new again.” It’s absolutely true when it comes to finished basements. Some of you may remember when that paneled room with the ping pong table in the middle was called a “Rec Room.” It was always a great space for the kids to have their friends visit or […]
Read MoreWith winter finally loosening its grip and warm spring temperatures in the forecast, you need to think about where all the water from those melting snow piles is going to go. If you follow the steps listed below, it won’t be heading into your basement. The waterproofing experts at Royal Work Corp. are knowledgeable about […]
Read MoreThe Most Powerful Defense in Basement Waterproofing: The Sump Pump The worst part about a basement flood is not the short-term problem of getting rid of the water. The worst part is the invisible long-term damage that may not be evident right away. Once moisture gets in it leaves behind some horrible side effects like […]
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