Wet Basement & Waterproofing in Ottawa

This guide compares 23 waterproofing companies serving Ottawa. The featured shortlist includes Summit Drain & Plumbing, Wet Basement Solutions, and The Foundation Experts Inc.. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow the published rating methodology. 22 carry a sourced public rating, averaging 4.8 stars; the highest-rated is D'Agui Masonry Ottawa at 5.0 stars from 215 Google reviews.

A wet or leaky basement in Ottawa is common, thanks to clay soil and a hard freeze-thaw cycle, and the fix depends entirely on finding the real source of the water first. The best waterproofing companies diagnose before they seal, whether the cause is grading, weeping tile, or a cracked foundation, and they warranty the result. The companies below handle wet and leaky basements: interior and exterior waterproofing, foundation crack repair, sump pumps, and drainage across the city. Each is a real Ottawa business with public reviews you can read, so you can compare diagnosis, methods, and warranty before you spend on a fix that has to actually keep water out.

Typical Ottawa cost: Priced per crack for injection, or per project for interior or exterior work23 companies compared22 rated on Google4.8 avg ratingLast reviewed July 2026

Also covers: Wet basement · Leaky basement · Foundation crack repair · Sump pumps · Drainage

Featured professionals

Basement Waterproofing worth considering

A focused Ottawa shortlist. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow our published rating methodology.

Listings claimed by their owner appear first. All other positions follow the selected sort.

  1. Featured

    Summit Drain & Plumbing

    Kanata

    5.0(127)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Kanata-based waterproofing and plumbing company (BBB A+) handling foundation waterproofing, weeping tile, sump pumps and drain/sewer work. Offers 24/7 emergency service.

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    Wet Basement Solutions

    Kanata +7

    5.0(126)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Waterproofing and foundation-repair company established in 2008, based in Carleton Place and serving the Ottawa Valley and Eastern Ontario. Offers a lifetime warranty and free quotes.

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  3. The Foundation Experts Inc.

    Orléans +3

    5.0(27)on GoogleChecked Jul 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Ottawa foundation-repair and waterproofing company operating since 1995 and BBB A+ accredited. Offers a 25-year transferable warranty on waterproofing work.

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  1. Ardel Concrete Services

    4.9(38)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Ardel Concrete Services is a concrete contractor in Ottawa. Rated 4.9 from 38 Google reviews.

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    Braden Foundation Construction

    5.0(105)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Finishing

    Braden Foundation Construction is a waterproofing service in Ottawa offering concrete work and drainage. Rated 5 from 105 Google reviews.

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  3. Coliseum Concrete & Interlock

    Nepean

    4.8(124)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Coliseum Concrete & Interlock is a concrete contractor in Nepean, Ottawa. Rated 4.8 from 124 Google reviews.

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    D'Agui Masonry Ottawa

    5.0(215)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    D'Agui Masonry Ottawa is a masonry contractor in Ottawa. Rated 5 from 214 Google reviews.

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  5. Donovan Complete Masonry

    4.8(54)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Donovan Complete Masonry is a masonry contractor in Ottawa offering chimney sweeping. Rated 4.8 from 54 Google reviews.

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  6. Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing

    Barrhaven +4

    4.9(70)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Plumbers

    Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing is a plumber in Ottawa offering bathroom renovation, drainage and hot water systems. Rated 4.9 from 70 Google reviews.

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    EC Foundations

    4.9(61)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    EC Foundations is a concrete contractor in Ottawa offering waterproofing. Rated 4.9 from 60 Google reviews.

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  8. Just Foundations

    Barrhaven +8

    5.0(13)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Just Foundations is a waterproofing service in Ottawa. Rated 5 from 13 Google reviews.

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  9. Kavanagh Masonry

    Barrhaven +8

    5.0(23)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Kavanagh Masonry is a masonry contractor in Stittsville, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 23 Google reviews.

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  10. Medusa Stoneworks

    Nepean

    4.9(48)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Fencing

    Medusa Stoneworks is a fence contractor in Nepean, Ottawa offering concrete work and landscape design. Rated 4.9 from 48 Google reviews.

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  11. Mr. Foundation Inc.

    Gloucester +3

    4.4(82)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Ottawa foundation and waterproofing contractor operating since 1992, offering a 10-year transferable written warranty. Handles basement waterproofing, foundation crack and structural repair, and crawl space encapsulation.

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  12. Ottawa Foundation Repair

    4.8(98)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Ottawa Foundation Repair is a waterproofing service in Ottawa offering concrete work and septic systems. Rated 4.8 from 98 Google reviews.

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  13. Ottawa Masonry & Parging Contractors

    5.0(82)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Ottawa Masonry & Parging Contractors is a masonry contractor in Ottawa offering building restoration. Rated 5 from 82 Google reviews.

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  14. Ottawa Structural Residential Services Ltd

    Nepean

    4.1(23)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Ottawa Structural Residential Services Ltd is a foundation in Nepean, Ottawa offering waterproofing. Rated 4.1 from 23 Google reviews.

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  15. Pro-Core Foundations

    Kanata +7

    5.0(15)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Foundation repair and waterproofing company serving Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston. Covers interior and exterior waterproofing, crack repair, weeping tile and flooded-basement solutions.

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  16. Solid Masonry

    5.0(29)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Solid Masonry is a masonry contractor in North Gower, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 29 Google reviews.

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    Stonehenge Masonry

    4.9(131)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Concrete & Masonry

    Stonehenge Masonry is a masonry contractor in Ottawa. Rated 4.9 from 131 Google reviews.

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  18. The Foundation Guys Inc.

    Nepean +4

    4.3(208)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Long-running basement waterproofing and foundation-repair firm serving the greater Ottawa region since 1978. Offers a transferable lifetime dry-basement warranty.

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  19. Tirenio Parging

    Gloucester

    4.9(56)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Basement Waterproofing

    Tirenio Parging is a concrete contractor in Gloucester, Ottawa offering masonry. Rated 4.9 from 56 Google reviews.

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  20. iBasements

    Nepean +2

    Basement Waterproofing

    Ottawa-area waterproofing company covering interior and exterior basement waterproofing, weeping tile, sump pumps and backwater valves. Provides a 3-year labour warranty and free online quotes.

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Buyer guide

Hiring a waterproofing company in Ottawa

What separates a great waterproofing company from a cheap quote, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

  • Diagnosis before sealing

    Sealing a wall without finding the source often just moves the leak. A good contractor traces whether it is grading, weeping tile, or a crack before quoting a fix.

  • Interior vs exterior waterproofing

    Interior systems manage water that gets in; exterior excavation stops it at the wall. They solve different problems at very different costs. Ask which your situation actually needs.

  • Protect the sump before spring

    Ottawa's spring melt tests every sump pump. Ask about a battery or water-powered backup so it keeps running through a storm outage.

  • Get the warranty in writing

    Waterproofing should come with a transferable warranty. Confirm its length and exactly what it covers, since a dry basement is the whole point.

Common questions

Basement Waterproofing in Ottawa, answered

Why do Ottawa basements leak?
Ottawa's clay soil and freeze-thaw cycle crack foundations and overwhelm drainage. A good contractor finds the source, whether grading, weeping tile, or cracks, before quoting a fix.
How much does basement waterproofing cost in Ottawa?
Interior crack repairs can run a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars, while full interior or exterior systems run several thousand or more. The right scope depends on the diagnosis; be wary of a fix quoted without one.
Interior or exterior waterproofing, which do I need?
It depends on the source. Exterior work stops water at the wall but requires excavation and costs more; interior systems manage water that enters. A proper diagnosis tells you which.
Can a crack in my foundation be repaired?
Many non-structural foundation cracks can be injected and sealed effectively with a warranty. Structural cracks need engineering; a good contractor tells you which yours is.
Do I need a sump pump backup in Ottawa?
It is strongly recommended. Spring melt and storms cause outages exactly when the pump is needed most; a battery or water-powered backup keeps the basement dry through one.

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