Foundation Crack Repair in St. Albert

Many homeowners first notice a foundation crack in spring, and St. Albert is no different: a damp line down the basement wall, a puddle after the snow melts, or a door that suddenly sticks. That timing isn’t a coincidence. Winter creates the stress, and the spring thaw reveals it.

The spring pattern

All winter, wet soil freezes and pushes against the foundation. When it thaws, any movement shows up as new or wider cracks. At the same time, snowmelt and spring rain raise water pressure against basement walls and push water through those cracks.

So if you found a crack this spring, it may have been forming all winter.

What to do when you find one

1. Photograph it with a tape measure beside it.
2. Mark the ends with a pencil and the date.
3. Note when it leaks: after rain, after a warm spell, all the time?
4. Check nearby doors and windows for sticking.
5. Send us the photos for a free assessment.

Our guide is my foundation crack serious? explains how to read it.

How we fix St. Albert cracks

Most leaking vertical cracks are sealed from inside with crack injection, typically $500 to $1,500 per crack in Edmonton-area pricing. Horizontal cracks are different: they may relate to soil pressure and are particularly concerning, so they need an assessment before anything is sealed.

Don’t wait for next spring

A crack that leaks this spring will usually leak next spring too. Getting it sealed in summer or fall means the next thaw doesn’t catch you off guard. Insurance generally doesn’t cover damage from infiltration through cracks, according to the City of Edmonton, so prevention is the cheaper path.

Nearby

We also serve Edmonton and Spruce Grove.