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Practical advice on drain problems, sewer backups, backwater valves and basement waterproofing from the Drain Ridge team.

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Backwater Valves · 7 min read

A backwater valve is one of the most effective ways to protect a basement from sewer backup during heavy rain.

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Guides on the problems we are called out for most often
across Niagara, London & the GTA.
Guides on the problems we are called out for most often
across Niagara, London & the GTA.

  • Backwater valve with a clear access lid fitted on a drain line in an excavated basement floor
    Backwater Valves7 min read

    Backwater Valve Installation Cost

    A backwater valve is one of the most effective ways to protect a basement from sewer backup during heavy rain.

  • Basement floor drain under a layer of standing water
    Sewer Backups7 min read

    Sewer Backup and Recurring Clogs

    A sewer backup is one of the most disruptive problems a homeowner can face, and it often starts with small warning signs that are easy to miss.

  • Excavated foundation wall with a drainage membrane, gravel and weeping tile connections
    Waterproofing6 min read

    Basement Waterproofing Cost

    A leaky basement is one of the most common problems in older homes, and it rarely fixes itself.

  • A backwater valve, a sealed sump pit and weeping tile in a trench, side by side
    Waterproofing8 min read

    Backwater Valve vs Sump Pump vs Weeping Tile

    Basement water problems usually come from one of two sources: sewage pushing back from the municipal sewer, or groundwater building up around the foundation.

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