Drainage Contractors in New Westminster
If your New Westminster heritage home has a wet basement, the perimeter drain is the most likely cause. The older homes in Queens Park, the West End, and across the city were built with drainage that is now 70 to over 100 years old and has either failed or is on borrowed time. We inspect first, then repair or replace the perimeter drain — carefully, on an occupied heritage home, without damaging the structure.
Heritage homes and old drainage
A heritage New Westminster home with a full basement was typically built with perimeter drainage that is now 70 to over 100 years old. At that age, the system has either failed or is on borrowed time. The challenge with heritage homes is doing the work carefully — exposing and replacing a failed perimeter drain without damaging the structure or the character of the property. We plan access and sequencing to keep an occupied heritage home liveable during the work.
Basement waterproofing, wet basement repairs & drain inspections in New Westminster
Water in a basement is rarely just one problem. It can be a failed perimeter drain letting groundwater in at the footing, a crack in the foundation wall, or a waterproofing membrane that has broken down over decades. We start with a drain camera inspection to see what is happening inside the pipe, then determine whether the fix is a wet basement repair, basement waterproofing with an exterior membrane and drainage board, or damp proofing of the foundation wall to stop moisture wicking through the concrete. For older New Westminster homes with original drainage, the answer is often a combination of drain repair and waterproofing — and we show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
How a drainage system protects your New Westminster home
Most people never think about their drainage system until it stops working. Here is what a complete system looks like — and where water goes when everything is doing its job.
Rain on roof
Gutters collect it
Downspout
Carries it down
Membrane
Protects the wall
Drain rock
Filters the water
Perimeter drain
Collects groundwater
To sump/storm
Discharged safely
A working drainage system moves water off the roof, away from the foundation wall, and out to a safe discharge point — before it can build up against your foundation.
Before & after — New Westminster drainage work
The kind of results we get on the jobs we do every week across New Westminster.
Before
AfterA wet basement with water at the floor joint — the original perimeter drain had collapsed. We replaced the system and it's been dry through every storm since.
Before
AfterA soggy yard where the downspout dumped onto the lawn. We tied the downspout underground, ran a French drain along the foundation, and the yard dried out within a week.
Drainage services in New Westminster
These are the services we are most often called for in New Westminster. Each links to a page with more detail on what is involved.
Perimeter Drainage
Learn morePerimeter Drain Replacement
Learn moreWet Basement Repairs
Learn moreBasement Waterproofing
Learn moreFoundation Drainage
Learn moreDrain Camera Inspection
Learn moreSump Pumps
Learn moreNew Westminster drainage services — detailed pages
For each of the services below, we have a dedicated New Westminster page covering what the work involves, what the local conditions mean for that service, and answers to common questions from homeowners in New Westminster.
Drain Tile Repair in New Westminster
Read moreDrain Tile Replacement in New Westminster
Read moreDrain Tile Cleaning in New Westminster
Read moreDrain Inspection in New Westminster
Read moreWet Basement Repair in New Westminster
Read moreFoundation Waterproofing in New Westminster
Read moreBasement Leak Repair in New Westminster
Read moreNew Westminster drainage FAQs
Can you replace a perimeter drain on a heritage home without damaging it?
Yes, with careful planning. We work in sections, shore where needed, and keep the structure stable throughout. The work is disruptive for a few days but a failed perimeter drain on a heritage home will eventually cause foundation damage that is far more disruptive and expensive.
Areas we serve around New Westminster
Request Drainage Service
Tell us what is happening and where. We will call you back the same business day to discuss the problem and arrange an inspection if needed.