Groundworks Toronto

Formerly Clarke Basement Systems
Waterproofing
ON L6B1A8
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

Foundation Crack Repair

First class service from the initial phone call to the work installed. The service was quick, non invasive and the crew was tidy. Im upset I didnt call Clarkes for my foundation leak sooner!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Thanks for the amazing review! It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for choosing Clarke Basement Systems :)

kimberleychristie1616
kimberleychristie1616
0 reviews Caledon Village, ON
10/10

Interior basement waterproofing

Dave &!Brian did an amazing job; 3-days to complete, very professional & knowledgeable.
Would not hesitate to use their services again.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Thanks for the amazing review! We appreciate your business, and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns moving forward. Thanks for choosing Clarke Basement Systems!

Sandra K in Newmarket
Sandra K in Newmarket
2 reviews Penetanguishene, ON
10/10

Smart Seal encapsulation, insulation, dehumidifier, and sump pump

Wow! Truly a fantastic experience. Clarke Basement Systems goes above and beyond from the moment you call and meet with them. Logan was amazing right from the start. He diligently inspected the crawl space and set out recommended requirements in detail to help make the crawl space right and "healthy" for the home. Logan was also very patient with any consistant questions I had prior and during the job and always responded promptly with a smile. He knows first hand what is needed as he also worked and continues to work on the job site apart from the sales aspect. Logan, Jose, Carlos and Trevor were absolutley amazing. Given such a tight space, they were professional, punctual, friendly and wow their meticulous work is so much appreciated and left their work space clean. The transformation is incredible. The crawl space is so incredibly clean and well sealed, insulated and protected. They also left their work space clean and removed all prior debris and old vapour barrier from the crawl space.  Given issues with high humidity and a higher water table in the area they encapsulated the crawl space with high grade products called smart seal, insulated with an R20 Product, added an efficient dehumidifier and sump pump and now am happy to have a cottage that is not only well insulated but protected from humidity and water issues. I can't thank them enough especially given how much they did working in such a tight space which must have been very difficult physically. Truly amazing. You will be very happy with their professional and meticulous service. 10 star review and my go to highly recommended company for anything related to basement or crawl space renos and maintenance. It truly is comforting to know there are business' and contractors that stand up to their word and fullfill a job as was promised. (which is hard to find sometimes these days) Thank you Clarke Basement Systems, Logan, Jose, Trevor, Carlos and also Robert from earlier contacts and Don from the home show. I know others in the area can definetly use this service and I will definitely be referring them to you both in cottage country and in the GTA. The only issue I had is finding an electrician to connect the dehumidifier, sump pump and heater. It would have been great to have this all done as a one stop shop, but likewise understand why this is best done separately. I am happy that I found another amazing electrician to help finish last minute connections for the dehumidifier, sump pump and heater connections. Logan also came back to ensure drainage and discharge for the sump pump was working efficiently and water was running well away far from the home which is something he did on his own above and beyond after the job was finished as the original discharge was a bit too close to the house which I wasn't comfortable with. Given the time frame of cold weather and freezing ground, he was able to finish this quickly. He also wanted to make sure the landscape was finished properly after digging a trench system for the  discharge pipe. Customer service and project management by Logan superseded expectations. I can trust any future maintenance will also be handled smoothly. What a fantastic team! Look no further and call Clarke Basement Systems. You will be so happy you did.
Thank you. :)

Approximate cost of services:
$18,000.00
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Wow! Thank you for that incredibly thorough review, Sandra! We have passed this along to our whole team and they were thrilled to hear about your positive experience with us! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns moving forward and thank you for choosing Clarke Basement Systems!

Bob in Toronto
Bob in Toronto
13 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Checking our Window Wells

We were concerned about the condition of two of our window wells and contacted Clarke Basement Systems to make an appointment for an inspection. We were extremely impressed with the information package sent by the company, and even more impressed with Tom Parker who came out to look after our concerns. Fortunately for us, he was extremely honest and put our minds at rest. He even refused to take any payment for his time. We wish all companies had representatives like Tom who put integrity first. Should we ever need waterproofing and foundation repair in the future, we will only contact Clarke Basement Systems.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Thanks for the amazing review, Bob!

Jennie
Jennie
7 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Sump pump inspection

This company is extremely professional. Ali came to my home on time, and was knowledgeable and courteous. He took care whilst at my home, wearing shoe coverings, and shared information about the sump pump system that I found valuable. I would highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$165.00
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Thanks for the incredible review, Jennie! We appreciate your business!

Alison
Alison
4 reviews Midhurst, ON
10/10

Crawlspace encapsulation

Clarke Basement Systems is very professional and accommodating. I had a tight timeline and Logan was able to meet with me on short notice, go over all the options, explain what are recommendations vs required items and give me a timely quote.
The work was scheduled for days which worked great for me. The workers, Lucio and Stefano, were efficient, friendly and prompt. They also took the time to walk me through their work and explained maintenance and anything else I needed to know about. (Note: my sump pump is pre-existing and crooked - the photo is for the cover installation only.)
On the whole, I feel exceptionally well taken care of by the whole team and that my property is well protected from potential water/moisture damage. I would recommend Clarke Basement Systems to anyone and will use them again for any of their other services.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,500.00
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Wow, what an incredible review, Alison! Thank you so much for choosing Clarke Basement Systems and for taking the time to leave this GLOWING review. We have passed your kind words along to Logan, Lucio & Stefano and they were thrilled! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns moving forward.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Highly Recommended

Very happy with the service received from Clarkes Basement Systems and would recommend them to others. The cost may be somewhat higher than other companies, but we went with Clarkes due to their thoughtful and thorough assessment of our water problem and high quality of the proposed solution.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,000.00
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Thanks for the amazing review!!!

Stephanie in Innisfil
Stephanie in Innisfil
13 reviews Innisfil, ON
10/10

Foundation crack repair went perfectly!

We had a monster crack in the foundation that was causing a ton of water to come in the semi-finished part of our basement every time it rained. We contacted Clarke Basement Systems, got a quote and had the crack repair completed in less than a month, even during the busy spring season. They also left as much of the trim and studs as possible so we can put things back together after the fix cures.

And today, with a ton of rain coming down (nearly 2.5 cm so far), our basement is nice and dry. Thank you!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,100.00
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Thanks for your incredible feedback, Stephanie! We are thrilled to hear your basement is no longer leaking when it rains. Thanks for choosing Clarke Basement Systems!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Newmarket, ON
10/10

Basement waterproofing

We have been very pleased with the work completed by Clarke Basement Systems to waterproof our basement. We needed to have the work done in two sections. Ben inspected the site and advised on procedure. The staff who came to do the Waterguarding (Dave, Jan.19/23 and Lucio, Stefan, Andrew on Feb.24 and 27/23) were hard working, polite and helpful.

Approximate cost of services:
$14,780.00
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Thanks for the incredible review! We have passed this along to our team :) Thanks for choosing Clarke Basement Systems!

Ian in Etobicoke
Ian in Etobicoke
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Crawlspace encapsulation

Connected with company at the Cottage Life Show; requested an appointment and received the very informative booklet "Crawl Space Science". Received a prompt call back and Logan showed up as arranged to inspect the premises. There was some initial sticker shock at the quoted price, but in retrospect I am happy that I did not cut corners. One area that I considered in order to save a few thousand dollars was to undertake the debris removal myself, but after seeing what was involved I am glad I paid the price to have the professionals remove the debris, old water heaters etc. Dave and his crew showed up on time every day, and were personable, efficient, and hard working. Dave kept me informed throughout the process and discussed any changes that were required as the encapsulation proceeded. I am very happy with the end product, which has transformed a damp, mouldy crawl space into an attractive, dry and usable facility. I have no hesitation in recommending Clarke Basement Systems to anyone contemplating encapsulating their crawl space.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Wow, thank you so much for your incredibly thorough review, Ian! We appreciate your business and are extremely happy to hear you had an excellent experience with Clarke Basement Systems. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns moving forward, all the best!

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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, and Decorative Concrete
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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