Foundation Crack Injection in Edmonton
Yes. For most leaking vertical cracks, we inject the crack from inside the basement, with no digging.
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Signs you need this
- A vertical or slightly diagonal crack that leaks in spring or after rain
- Damp or white chalky staining along a crack
- A crack that's wider than a hairline
- Water on the floor below a crack after snowmelt
What crack injection is
Crack injection seals a foundation crack from inside the basement. We fill the crack with a liquid resin that travels through the full thickness of the wall and cures there, blocking the path water was taking. There’s no digging, so your yard, deck and landscaping stay put.
It’s the right fix for most leaking vertical and slightly diagonal cracks in poured concrete walls.
When it’s the right fix, and when it isn’t
Good fit:
- vertical or diagonal cracks that leak in spring or after heavy rain,
- cracks wider than a hairline that let in moisture,
- cracks you can reach from inside.
Not the whole answer:
- Horizontal cracks or bowing walls. These may relate to soil pressure, and horizontal cracks are particularly concerning. They need to be assessed for structural reinforcement.
- Cracks that keep widening. Larger or widening cracks suggest movement, so the cause needs to be understood first.
- Water coming in at the floor joint or window wells. That’s not a wall crack. See leaky basement repair.
Small hairline cracks that are dry may not be a concern at all. We’ll tell you if yours is one to just watch.
Epoxy vs polyurethane
- Polyurethane foams and stays flexible. It’s the usual choice for stopping leaks in cracks that may move slightly with the seasons.
- Epoxy cures hard and bonds the two sides of the crack. It’s used where restoring strength matters and the crack is dry and stable.
More in epoxy vs polyurethane crack injection.
Why Edmonton cracks leak in spring
Edmonton’s clay-rich soils hold water, and frost heave stresses foundations through the winter. When snow melts or heavy rain falls, water pressure builds against basement walls and pushes water through cracks. That’s why many leaks show up in April and May.
Price
Foundation crack injection typically runs $500 to $1,500 per crack in Edmonton. Insurance generally doesn’t cover damage from infiltration through cracks, so you’ll likely be paying yourself. That’s a good reason to get it done right once. See what foundation crack repair costs in Edmonton.
Our process
Assess the crack
From your photo, then on site. We check width, direction, whether it's moving, and whether it leaks.
Prepare
The crack surface is cleaned and injection ports are set along it.
Inject
Resin is pumped in from the bottom up until it fills the crack through the wall.
Finish
Once cured, the ports are removed and the surface is tidied.
What it costs
$500 to $1,500 per crack
Typical Edmonton range. Final price confirmed after inspection.
Questions people ask
Epoxy or polyurethane, which is better?
It depends on the crack. Polyurethane expands and stays flexible, which suits leaking cracks that may move a little. Epoxy cures rigid and bonds the concrete, which suits cracks where strength matters and the crack is dry and stable. See our comparison guide.
Do you have to dig outside?
Not for injection. It's done from inside the basement. If the wall is finished, we need access to the crack, which can mean removing some drywall.
How much does crack injection cost in Edmonton?
Typically $500 to $1,500 per crack in Edmonton. Your price is confirmed after we assess the crack.
Does injection fix a horizontal crack?
Not on its own. Horizontal cracks may relate to soil pressure and need to be assessed for structural reinforcement.
Will insurance pay for it?
The City of Edmonton says insurance generally doesn't cover damage from water infiltrating through cracks. Most homeowners pay for crack repair themselves.
Talk to us today
Call, or send a few details and photos and we will get back to you.