What to check around a Port Moody home
Check 1
Map the water path
Note upslope surfaces, retaining walls, patios, window wells, and low points. Ask how the proposed repair manages both ordinary rainfall and overflow when a drain or sump cannot keep up.
Check 2
Plan excavation controls
Exterior waterproofing can expose soil and create sediment-laden runoff. Confirm whether the project is tied to a permit that requires an erosion and sediment control plan or permit.
Check 3
Protect the discharge point
A sump or drain is only as useful as its outlet. Ask where water will discharge, whether that route is approved, and how erosion, icing, recirculation, and neighbouring properties are protected.
Local drainage and permit context
Port Moody's erosion and sediment control program applies to ground disturbance associated with building, development, or plumbing permits. Small maintenance repairs can differ, so the exact scope should be confirmed with City staff.
Municipal guidance changes and a rule for new construction may not apply to a maintenance repair. Confirm the address, scope, permits, and inspections directly with the municipality before work begins.
Official Port Moody references
Use these municipal sources to verify drainage, flood, and permit questions. Wet Basement Repair BC is an independent research directory and is not affiliated with the municipality.
Repair approaches to compare
The right scope should follow the diagnosed source. Compare proposals by the water path they address, the drainage outlet they rely on, required inspections, restoration exclusions, maintenance, and written warranty terms.
Wet basement repair
A problem-first repair path that starts with the water entry mechanism instead of jumping straight to a single product or method.
Basement waterproofing
A broad term for controlling recurring water intrusion with interior, exterior, or combined drainage and sealing methods.
Foundation crack repair
Focused repair for leaking or stable foundation cracks, with the method chosen according to whether the crack is only leaking or also moving.
Exterior foundation waterproofing
Excavation-based waterproofing that stops water before it reaches the wall by rebuilding the foundation’s outside protection layer.
Interior drainage systems
A perimeter collection system that catches seepage inside the basement and moves it to a sump or discharge point.
Crawlspace encapsulation
A moisture-control approach for crawlspaces that combines sealing, drainage, and humidity management instead of leaving the space open to soil moisture.