Nepean's post-war neighbourhoods, Crestview, Bells Corners, Craig Henry and Centrepointe, have foundations that are 40 to 70 years old. Block walls and tired parging are common, and so is original clay weeping tile.
Many basements here are being finished for the first time. Fix the water before the drywall goes up.
Seal a leaking or hairline foundation crack from inside, usually in half a day, with no digging.
Excavate to the footing, repair and seal the wall, and install a membrane and new weeping tile.
An interior perimeter drain that collects water at the footing and sends it to a sump pump.
A look at cracks that are wide, stepped, horizontal or growing, and a clear next step.