Basement Systems Edmonton

Later at the kitchen table, Suprovich handed the couple glossy brochures and a quote. To seal the crack, it will cost $950. That's cheap compared to the more long-term options. Suprovich recommended one system called WaterGuard, a sophisticated sump pump and piping system designed to withstand clogged dirt and soil that often comes along with a traditional weeping tile. The minimum price for the Unger house: $12,000.

It's a foolproof system, Suprovich said, but Lianne shook her head. "It's not happening," she said. Frits Wortman, a senior consumer information officer for Alberta at the Insurance Bureau of Canada, said there's been an increase of calls for claims related to water damage and flooding because of heavy rainfall. Insurance companies in Canada won't foot the bill for damage to a home caused by overland flooding. They won't pay for water leakage or mould, either -these are considered to be maintenance issues, Wortman said. Most policies, however, will cover sewage backup. The city has made an effort in helping people with their leaky basement woes. Leo Girard, director of drainage services, said the city has received more calls than usual since mid-June, when Edmonton saw more than 50 mm of rain in one day, causing many basements to flood. Girard could not offer an estimate on the number of residents with damp or leaky basements, but the city's drainage specialists are booked solid until August.