Groundworks Toronto

Formerly Clarke Basement Systems
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ON L6B1A8
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Andy in West Hill
Andy in West Hill
7 reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

Basement waterproofing/water leak control

I had a basement flood in March of 2008. Water leaked into the floor of my foundation in the corner (where the concrete floor meets the concrete wall). The water also destroyed the basement apartment in my home. I called Clarke Basement systems, who sent in an engineer (who was also an expert in basement flooding) to assess my situation. The engineer, Emelio, assessed my basement, diagnosed the problem and came up with a solution. Emelio laid out the work that would need to be done to fix my problem. He also described the work that I could do myself to minimize the cost. I paid a $3,000 deposit for $16,000 of work. Next the work was scheduled.

Jose Martinez' crew did my basement work after I had prepared the basement by ripping out the finished (but damaged) walls and floors, exposing only the concrete. The work that Jose did was exactly as described by Emelio.

I paid the final bill of $13,000 after the work was done. I will be receiving a 10 year guarantee for the work done after my cheque has cleared.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Romesh Raja
Romesh Raja
8 reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

Basement waterproofing

We had a flooding basement. We bought this home and we did not know there was a hidden latent defect. A month later the entire basement got wiped out. Lot of contractors gave all sorts of quotes. Clarke Basement Systems was our pick. They came and did the job 1.5 years ago and so far we have not seen a drop of water. We have also finished the basement.

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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Deborah in North Toronto
Deborah in North Toronto
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

flooding basement

I called Clarke Basement to get some advice on my basement that had been flooding. Roy looked at the area & suggested I fix the hinges on a suspicious window that showed some water marks. He said "if that doesn't work, call me back & we'll look into this further". That friendly advice cost me nothing! I will use them & recommend them to everyone!

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Lawrence Park 2
Lawrence Park 2
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

waterproof crawlspace & sump pump installation

We found a crawl space filled with water after moving into our house. Clarke basements had a great solution - every employee we dealt with went above a beyond. Great company, great product!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Monica, Castlefield Avenue
Monica, Castlefield Avenue
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

assessment of mould in basement

Roy came in to assess where the source of mould was in our basement. He did not charge anything and was able to tell our contractor it was a small job that the contractor could easily do- not a foundation issue! I was really happy with the way he handled the whole thing..

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Carol - Rouge Hill
Carol - Rouge Hill
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Waterproof basement

The staff that came to the house worked very hard and were very nice and friendly. We ran into a problem where a water pipe was hit..they were very speedy in getting the water turned off and a plummber in to fix the pipe. It was a Friday and because of the error they had to stay much later then planned yet they were still very happy and friendly..they did a great job the basement has not flooded ever since they did thier work. I would highley highly highly recomend this company any day!!! Great service, great price and a job well done. Thank you Clarke Basement Systems!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Nothing, they did a great job.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
We would trust this company again if we needed to!
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sharon walmsley      Oshawa, Ont.
sharon walmsley Oshawa, Ont.
7 reviews Oshawa, ON
10/10

basement cement block leakage

My Mother is 85 yrs. old and the house she and I live in is 56 yrs. old. She has lived there all that time. Very nervous about repairs. Fionah, Graham and Mark, made her very satisfied and happy about the service. We are more than pleased we went with Fionah and will reccommend her highly.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Katherine
Katherine
12 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement waterproofing

After discovering a basement problem in a newly purchased house we researched contractors and basement waterproofing approaches. Roy came out, diagnosed the issue and came up with a comprehensive and technologically preferred solution. The work crew led by Jose was knowledgeable, thorough, neat and prefessional. After the work started, they uncovered and efficiently solved additional basement issues (i.e. mold, foundation crack) that, if not noticed or well solved, would have caused major problems in the future.
Thanks to all, including Mark at the office who graciously handled our multitude of questions and requests.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Ken & Carol Ann in Richmond Hill
Ken & Carol Ann in Richmond Hill
8 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Water proofing our basement

I would like to comment on the the excellent work that Rob T and Noel did on our basement.

From the time they arrived (right on time) I was informed as to what work would be done and how long it would take. Both Rob T and Noel were also happy to answer any questions I had.

Their cheerful demeanor and disciplined work ethic in my opinion make them a great asset to Clarke Basement Systems.

A job well done!

Ken & Carol Ann
Richmond Hill, Ontario

Approximate cost of services:
$6,900.00
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Mark in Cedarvale
Mark in Cedarvale
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

waterproofing of entire basement

Professional, courteous and over the top helpful. When Jose and the crew arrived at our home each morning, we were in the midst of snow storms. They picked up shovels and car brushes and helped us out before even stepping foot in the basement. They left the basement clean and free of debris and pointed out other issues and helpful solutions. I would recommend them anytime to anyone looking for help for their wet basement.

Yours Truly,

Mark Bleiwas

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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More about Groundworks Toronto

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

Groundworks 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 Groundworks 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, Decorative Concrete, and Home Inspection
PRODUCTS
Foundation Solutions, Dehumidification Products, and Waterproofing Products
SERVICES
Foundation Repair, Crawl Space & Basement Waterproofing
BRANDS
Groundworks
SPECIALITIES
Water proofing and Foundation Repair
WEBSITE
https://www.clarkebasementauthority.ca/?utm_source=homestars&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=hs_toronto
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
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Lifetime Nationally Backed Warranty on all full perimeter water proofing systems. Lifetime on Struct
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