Diagnosis before digging
We look at where the water actually enters and what's feeding it. Excavating a wall that's leaking because a downspout discharges against it solves nothing and costs a great deal.
Overview
A wet basement is a water-management problem before it's a foundation problem. Older Hamilton housing stock — lower city especially — was built with clay tile or no drainage at all, and the grading around it has had a century to settle the wrong way.
We start outside: downspouts, grading, window wells and the slope of whatever hard surface sits against the wall. A surprising share of leaks are solved there. Where the problem is genuinely below grade, we excavate, repair, membrane and re-drain properly.
What we do
- Poured-wall crack injection
- Exterior excavation and waterproofing
- Membrane and drainage board
- Weeping tile replacement
- Interior perimeter drainage
- Sump pits and pump installation
- Window well installation and drainage
- Parging and foundation resurfacing
- Downspout and discharge re-routing
- Grading correction against the wall
- Basement floor and slab repair
- Post-excavation restoration and landscaping
Exterior vs interior
Exterior waterproofing keeps water out of the structure and is the better fix where access allows. Interior perimeter drainage manages water that's already in and is often the only option on tight urban lots. We'll tell you which your site is.
Crack injection
Polyurethane or epoxy depending on whether the crack is active and whether it's structural. Injection seals a non-structural poured-wall crack properly for a fraction of an excavation.
Putting it back
We do the landscaping, hardscape and concrete ourselves, so the trench gets backfilled, compacted and the surface reinstated by the same company that opened it.
Commercial
Foundation & Waterproofing for commercial& multi-unit properties.
Water in a commercial or multi-unit building is a liability file, not just a maintenance one. We work on occupied buildings and sequence around tenants.
- Multi-unit and condo foundation repair
- Exterior excavation and membrane
- Interior perimeter drainage systems
- Weeping tile replacement
- Sump and pump system upgrades
- Underground and parkade water ingress
- Parging and foundation resurfacing
- Reserve-fund capital repair work
Process
How a jobactually runs.
- 01
Site visit
We walk the property with you — grades, drainage, access, what you actually use the space for. No guesswork from a satellite photo.
- 02
Design & quote
A layout, material selections and a transparent line-by-line price. You see what you're paying for before anything is ordered.
- 03
Permits where needed
Hamilton driveway approvals, building permits, conservation authority and heritage approvals — we confirm what your address needs and handle the application.
- 04
Build & walkthrough
Base prep done properly, a crew that cleans up daily, and a walkthrough at the end where we go over maintenance and stand behind the work.
Questions
Straight answers.
Is my wet basement a foundation problem?
Often not. Downspouts discharging at the wall, negative grading, a cracked window well or a settled walkway sloping back at the house cause a lot of what gets diagnosed as foundation failure. We check those first.
Exterior or interior waterproofing — which do I need?
Exterior is the more complete fix because it stops water at the wall; it needs excavation room and costs more. Interior perimeter drainage manages water once it's in and suits tight lots and finished exteriors. Site access usually decides it.
Can you repair a crack without excavating?
A non-structural crack in a poured wall can usually be injected from inside. Block walls, structural movement and failed footings are different conversations, and we'll say so.
Do you restore the yard afterward?
Yes. Excavation wrecks landscaping — we backfill and compact properly and reinstate the grading, hardscape or concrete as part of the same contract.
Reviews
What customersactually said.
5.0
★★★★★
32 Google reviews
32 Google reviews
★★★★★
Superior Landscaping Design Construction recently completed a driveway extension for us and also refinished the existing interlock, leveling it out beautifully. They topped everything off with a sealer coat, and the end result looks fantastic. The price was reasonable, the workmanship was solid, and the team was great to work with. I highly recommend them if you're looking for quality landscaping and driveway work done right.
★★★★★
A fantastic job done by Ahmed and his crew. Extremely punctual, left no mess and paid attention to all details of driveway, walkway and porch. All employees were friendly and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend them.
★★★★★
I had an excellent experience with Superior - Landscaping | Design | Construction for my exposed aggregate concrete driveway. Ahmed and his team were fantastic to work with—friendly, professional, and highly skilled. They stuck to the timeline and delivered everything as promised. The quality of their work was outstanding, with a flawless finish. I'm extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch service and craftsmanship!
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Free estimates,
residential and commercial.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll come look at it. Call, text or WhatsApp — whatever's easiest.