Etobicoke’s mix of older homes near the Humber River and the lake means groundwater and foundation moisture are a real concern. IcyReno provides basement waterproofing, underpinning, and drainage across Etobicoke, with engineer-backed work and the right City of Toronto permits.
Homes closer to the Humber and the lakeshore sit lower and deal with more groundwater, which pushes on foundation walls and works through cracks and cold joints. Exterior waterproofing and proper drainage make the biggest difference here. On higher, older streets we do a lot of underpinning to turn shallow basements into full living space. Either way, we assess the specific lot before recommending a fix.
We serve The Kingsway, Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch, Rexdale, and the rest of Etobicoke.
Etobicoke’s mix of older homes near the Humber River and the lakeshore means groundwater is a real factor. Homes closer to the water sit lower and deal with more hydrostatic pressure, which pushes on foundation walls and works through cracks and cold joints, so exterior waterproofing and proper drainage make the biggest difference here. On higher, older streets like The Kingsway we do a lot of underpinning to turn shallow basements into full living space. We assess each lot before recommending a fix.
IcyReno is based right here in Etobicoke, with our office on The Queensway, so these are the homes and streets we know best. We work throughout The Kingsway, Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch, Alderwood, Islington and Humber Bay. The housing varies a lot: solid 1950s bungalows inland, wartime houses in Mimico and New Toronto, and larger older homes near the lake that sit low and take on groundwater. Being local means we can get to your home quickly, read the lot and the water table the way only a nearby crew can, and handle the City of Toronto permits without the guesswork.
Often, yes. Homes near the Humber and the lake face more groundwater, and exterior waterproofing stops it at the source. We confirm after an on-site assessment.
Yes. Many older Etobicoke homes have shallow basements that underpinning turns into full-height, legal living space, done to code with the right permits.
Our office is on The Queensway in Etobicoke, so we are usually on-site for a free inspection within a day or two, and often the same week across The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington and the rest of Etobicoke.
Often, yes. Many lakeshore-area homes sit low with older foundations, so water arrives under pressure. Exterior waterproofing and drainage stop it at the source. We confirm after seeing the lot.
Tell us what your basement is doing and we will tell you how to fix it, no pressure.
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