To make sure that the overall value of a property does not go down in flood or earthquake prone areas, you should make sure that the basement has solid foundations and is ready for water damage. When an earthquake attacks or if a flood happens, the most likely place that will receive the most damage is the basement because it is below ground level. You can make the basement more structurally sound through basement underpinning and waterproofing to make them more prepared for these calamities and for other types of purposes.

Here are other reasons why you may need to do a Basement Underpinning Toronto project:

To strengthen the original foundation

If the foundation is not strong enough from the start, there is certainly a need for a basement underpinning project. If the property was intended for a different purpose for example and the function has changed over the years, underpinning may be needed to make sure that it is prepared for its new purpose. To discover more about why is basement underpinning Toronto important?, please tap here.

Many homes for example, become a warehouse when the owners move out and the basement foundation is just not made for this function. Use basement underpinning to improve the foundation of your basement and this will protect whatever you store in that space.

To cope with soil changes

In the design stage, soil shifting is impossible to predict. Really bad soil changes may endanger the integrity of your property. You should get in touch with the professionals in this field to make sure that your home is out o danger.

Nearby deep excavations

The things that are happening around your property also contribute to whatever happens in your basement. If there are new properties that are being erected nearby for example, you should check if their activities your own property. If this is the case, then you may need to use basement underpinning to make your basement’s foundation stronger. A Toronto waterproofing will also be beneficial if their activities block the waterways causing the whole area to flood.