Water in your basement can come from more than one place, so who to call depends on where it gets in. Start by finding the spot, then make the call.
Where is the water coming from?
Look before you mop. Here are three water in basement Winnipeg cases that people posted online.
- A thin crack in the wall let water in once the ground began to freeze.
- One corner that had always been dry got wet during a big storm in April 2022.
- One leak came from the yard, because the ground sloped toward the house.
Here is who to call when basement leaks start at a crack.
A crack that lets water in is a wall problem. Our crack repair page lists what to note before you call.
Here is who to call for wet basement floors and low walls.
Water that comes in low on the wall during a spring storm or a thaw can point to the weeping tile. During the April 2022 storm, one homeowner said they could hear their weeping tile running. Our page on weeping tile explains what to ask.
Should you call an engineer first?
A common piece of advice on Winnipeg forums is to hire a structural engineer to tell you what needs to be done. Others call a contractor first. Our inspection page explains when people call an engineer.
What should you write down before you call?
- When did the water show up?
- Was it after rain, a thaw or a freeze?
- Is it always in the same spot?
- Is there a crack near the wet spot?
Is water in basement corners a foundation problem?
Sometimes it is, and sometimes the cause is outside the wall, like the slope of the yard. Someone needs to look in person to know. Our basement waterproofing page covers the common causes.
What if the floor or doors have moved too?
That can be a different problem. Our page on foundation repair in Winnipeg covers sinking floors and doors that stick.
Call about the water
Take photos of the wet spot and the wall above it before you clean up.