North Van Basement Waterproofing
Cut-Face Dry · North Shore basements
Dry the cut face that takes the rain first
North Shore homes cut into hillsides load water against the uphill foundation wall. We map where moisture enters, then recommend exterior membrane, interior drainage, sump, or crack work that matches that path.
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Where is moisture showing?
Services
Five ways to dry a cut-face basement
From exterior membrane on the loaded wall to interior channels when dig access is blocked. Each service is written for North Shore hillside lots, not a flat-lot catalogue.
Exterior Waterproofing
Excavate to the footing, apply membrane and drainage board, then restore grade so water sheds away from the wall.
Stops water before it reaches the foundation when access and landscaping allow a full dig.Interior Drainage Systems
Perimeter channels and vapour control that collect water at the slab edge and route it to a sump or daylight discharge.
Useful when exterior excavation is limited or the basement is finished and you need a controlled water path.Sump Pump Systems
Primary pumps with optional battery backup to move collected groundwater out and away from the home.
Active removal when gravity drainage cannot keep up with hillside runoff or a high water table.Crack Injection
Targeted polyurethane or epoxy injection to seal active or dormant foundation cracks.
Focused repair when a specific crack is the entry point. Faster and less invasive than full waterproofing.Moisture Assessment
On-site review of entry points, grading, drains, and finishes before anyone recommends excavation.
Clarity on source and options so you are not sold a full exterior dig for a single crack.WallLoadGuide
Match the wet face to a practical next step
Pick uphill wall damp, slab-edge seepage, a window well, an active crack, a busy sump, or “not sure.” You get plain guidance and a deep link into the estimate form with a service pre-selected.
Next step
Uphill wall damp
On cut-into-hill lots, the uphill face often takes the first load. If access allows, exterior membrane on that wall is the durable source fix. If dig access is blocked, we talk interior drainage and discharge planning for that same face.
Ask about exterior on the cut faceHow it works
From first note to finished scope
Four steady steps, no mystery middle.
Moisture assessment
We inspect exterior grade, downspouts, basement damp patterns, and any existing drains or sumps. You get clear notes on likely entry paths.
Method recommendation
We map exterior membrane, interior drainage, sump, crack injection, or a combination to the conditions on site and your access constraints.
Scoped installation
Crews work to the written scope, protect finishes where practical, and keep you updated if hidden conditions change the plan.
Walkthrough and care notes
We review what was installed, how to monitor the system, and warranty language that applies to your project, in writing.
What to expect
Honest talk before anyone opens the bank
We do not invent awards, star ratings, or years in business on this site. Here is what working with us actually feels like.
Entry path before the dig quote
We do not lead with a full exterior trench as the default. Site conditions decide whether membrane, interior drainage, sump, injection, or assessment-only is honest.
Cost drivers, not fake fixed prices
Access, wall length, soil, restoration, and discharge routing change the number. We explain those drivers before crews mobilize.
Questions worth asking any contractor
Ask for current licensing and insurance, what method they would refuse for your lot, and whether the quote is written with restoration assumptions spelled out.
Service areas
North Shore coverage
We work across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and nearby hillside neighbourhoods where cut-face foundations are common.
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Lynn Valley
- Deep Cove
- Capilano
- Edgemont
- Lower Lonsdale
- Upper Lonsdale
Ready?
Tell us what the wall is doing
Two short steps. We reply within one business day during regular hours with clear next steps for your lot.