Services

A cross-section shows a basement sump pump and an exterior French drain system installed along a concrete foundation.

Waterproofing & Water Management

The Goal: To protect the structural integrity of the home by preventing hydrostatic pressure and moisture ingress.


Overview

A wet basement is more than an inconvenience; it is a threat to your home’s air quality and foundation health. Our water management systems are designed to intercept water before it reaches your living space, ensuring a dry, usable basement regardless of soil saturation or weather conditions.



Core Services

  • Basement Waterproofing: We utilize a combination of exterior membranes and interior drainage systems to create an impermeable barrier against groundwater.
  • Water Intrusion & Wet Basement Issues: Professional diagnostics to locate the source of seepage—whether through floor cracks, tie holes, or window wells—and providing permanent sealing solutions.
  • Sump Pit Installations: The heart of a dry basement. We install high-capacity sump systems with professional-grade pumps and backup power options to mechanically remove rising groundwater.
  • Mini Excavation: Precise, low-impact excavation for exterior weeping tile installation, foundation coating, and proper site grading to direct water away from the structure.


A worker uses a power tool to install steel I-beam supports against a cracked concrete block basement wall.

Wall Repair & Stabilization

The Goal: To reinforce the vertical foundation walls against lateral soil pressure and prevent structural collapse.


Overview

When the soil outside your home expands, it exerts "lateral pressure" on your foundation. Over time, this causes concrete and masonry to crack, tilt, or bow inward. Our stabilization services use engineered steel and specialized injection techniques to restore the strength of your walls.


Core Services

  • Bowing Wall Concerns: Addressing walls that have shifted inward. We analyze the degree of deflection and implement structural reinforcements to stop the movement and, in some cases, pull the wall back toward its original position.
  • Angle Iron Bracing: A heavy-duty structural solution where vertical steel beams are anchored to the floor and the joists. This provides a rigid framework that prevents further inward movement of foundation walls.
  • Crack-Related Concerns: Not all cracks are the same. We categorize cracks into "structural" or "seepage-based" and apply the correct fix—ranging from high-pressure polyurethane injections to structural epoxy stitching.


Two construction workers in red shirts repair a building foundation by installing steel support jacks in an open trench.

Foundation Levelling & Structural Support

The Goal: To address vertical movement (settlement) and ensure the internal weight of the house is properly distributed.


Overview

Foundation settlement occurs when the soil beneath your home can no longer support its weight, leading to sloping floors, stuck doors, and drywall cracks. We specialize in "lifting" and "supporting" the home to restore its original elevation and structural balance.


Core Services

  • House Levelling: Using hydraulic lifting systems and structural piers, we stabilize the foundation and lift the structure back toward its original "as-built" level.
  • Settlement & Floor Movement: We identify the cause of sinking foundations—often due to soil shrinkage or poor compaction—and provide underpinning solutions to reach stable load-bearing strata.
  • Telepost Adjustments: Regular maintenance for the adjustable steel columns in your basement. Proper adjustment is critical to keeping your main floor beams level and preventing "bounce" or sticking doors upstairs.
  • Support-Post Issues: Repairing or replacing deteriorated wooden or undersized metal posts. We ensure the central spine of your home is supported by high-gauge steel posts and properly sized concrete footings.


Egress Windows

Installed egress window with window well and gravel drainage beside a Winnipeg home

Ground Down Foundation Repair now installs egress windows for Winnipeg homeowners looking to make their basements safer, brighter, and more usable.

Whether you’re finishing a basement, adding a legal bedroom, or replacing an old basement window, we handle the full installation from start to finish. That includes excavation, concrete cutting, window installation, window well installation, drainage, sealing, and proper backfill.

Because Winnipeg homes deal with heavy clay soil, freeze-thaw movement, and water pressure around the foundation, egress windows need to be installed carefully. We focus on proper waterproofing, drainage, and sealing so your new window adds value without creating future leak problems.Egress windows help bring in more natural light, improve ventilation, and provide an emergency exit point for basement living spaces.