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Ontario Basement Waterproofing Contractor | Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair in Oakville, Hamilton, Burlington ON
2014-06-02T15:00:00.05Z
Omni Basement Systems provides basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, & foundation repair to protect your home in Greater Hamilton. Get a free estimate today!
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Full perimeter in poured concrete foundation
2020-11-04T14:58:34.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>Omni Basement systems added WaterGuard to the perimeter with a wall membrane. First they dug a trench around the interior perimeter and installed WaterGuard on top of the footing. Then they added a wall membrane to the poured concrete before restoring the concrete on the floor. This system will drain to their existing sump. </p>
<p>Doug & Wendy had concerns of a leaking basement in a 30 year old house. It was a poured concrete foundation. They plan on finishing the basement and want no chance of water damaging their new basement. </p>
2020-11-04T14:58:34.05Z
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Best Crawlspace in Hamilton
2020-11-04T14:26:31.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>Omni came in and encapsulated his crawlspace with Cleanspace vapour barrier. Then we added SilverGlow rigid insulation to the walls and terrablock insulation tot he floor. To also help with the odours, Omni added the Sanidry Sedona dehumidifier. This will keep the air in the crawlspace dry which in turn will help with humidity upstairs as well. </p>
<p>Customer bough the house 2 years ago and noticed that the crawlspace was cold and hadd odours coming from it. </p>
2020-11-04T14:26:31.05Z
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Helical Piers in Caledonia
2020-11-04T13:06:52.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>Omni came in a engineer to develop a solution. </p>
<p>Because the area of the house was only one story and had vinyl clad siding, the structure was too light for Push Piers. The engineer recommend Helical Piers. Helical piers are fully galvanized piers that are screwed in to the soil rather than pushed. Once the piers are in place, they are attached to the footings and the section of the house can be lifted back to original. </p>
<p>Ken called to say that he had one corner of the garage that had sunk. The corner had dropped so much that cracks were showing up in the drywall in the bedroom above. The corner of the garage was cracked and was lower </p>
2020-11-04T13:06:52.05Z
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Straightening a badly bowing wall in Cambridge
2020-07-24T11:48:54.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>When the sales rep from Omni showed up, he saw that one wall was severly damaged and was almost to the point of colapse. He documented the walls with photos and subcontracted a P. Eng firm to meet back at the house at a later date. </p>
<p>Subsequent to the engineer meeting, together with Omni Basement Systems, they put together a plan to help the customer out. </p>
<p>The plan was to waterproof the basement, have a contractor pour a new floor slab then install an adjustable wall brace system to straighten the wall. </p>
<p>The first step was to install a perimeter drain system around the inside of the basement which drained to a new sump pump system called SuperSump. Once this wa done, Omni arranged for a contractor to come and pour a new concrete floor. </p>
<p>After the new floor had cured, the next step was to straighten the walls. </p>
<p>Omni Basement Systems attached 4" I-beams, called PowerBrace, to the wall to use to straighten. First we bolted the beam to the floor using an "L" bracket then to the floor joists using either a Bridge bracket or a Lever Bracket which are adjustable and will be used to straighten the wall. The next step is to relieve pressure from the wall by first securing floor jacks and a beam under the floor joists temperarily to take pressure off the top of the wall, then excavate the exterior of the wall to relieve pressure from the wall caused by the soil. </p>
<p>Once the exterior was excavated and the floor joists were properly supported, Omni could starighten the wall by adjusting the bridge bracket at the top of the PowerBrace by tightening the adjustment bolt. </p>
<p>Now the wall is straight and the backfill could be replaed and the house jack and could be removed. the powerbraces will stay in place permantly to secure that the wall does not move again. </p>
<p>Isidora S. contacted Omni Basement SYstems with concerns of a severly bowing walls in her foundation as well as water leaking issues caused by the deflection in the block walls. She also had no concrete floor in this area of the house and would like a new floor installed. </p>
2020-07-24T11:48:54.05Z
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COVID-19
2021-04-17T00:00:00.05Z
Pete Karreman
Omni Basement Systems would like to assure all of our customers that we are taking every health and safety precaution necessary to protect you, our project managers, installation professionals and community.
Omni Basement Systems employees review COVID-19 health and safety procedures daily. We are confident that our System Design Specialists can discuss the details of a proposal with you in a manner that puts your mind at ease and observe health and safety protocols. Omni Basement Systems is willing to work with you to find an installation date that is suitable for your schedule.
Our installation specialists use personal protective equipment suited for each unique project. They can fix any basement, foundation, and crawl space issues you have at your home or business while observing public health directives.
As the COVID-19 situation is continually evolving, Omni Basement Systems will continue following the recommendations of local public health officials, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and guidance from the Government of Canada. Please continue to check our website regularly for any updates. Contact us if you have any questions at all. We're here to help.
<p class="xmsonormal">Omni Basement Systems would like to assure all of our customers that we are taking every health and safety precaution necessary to protect you, our System Designers, installation professionals and community.</p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Omni Basement Systems employees review COVID-19 health and safety procedures daily. We are confident that our System Design Specialists can discuss the details of a proposal with you in a manner that puts your mind at ease and observe health and safety protocols. Omni Basement Systems is willing to work with you to find an installation date that is suitable for your schedule.</p>
<p class="xmsonormal">Our installation specialists use personal protective equipment suited for each unique project. They can fix any basement, foundation, and crawl space issues you have at your home or business while observing public health directives.</p>
<p class="xmsonormal">As the COVID-19 situation is continually evolving, Omni Basement Systems will continue following the recommendations of local public health officials, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and guidance from the Government of Canada. Please continue to check our website regularly for any updates. Contact us if you have any questions at all. We’re here to help.</p>
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2021-04-17T00:00:00.05Z
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Waterproofing in Older Home in Georgetown
2018-06-21T16:23:49.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p><span>They contacted Omni Basement Systems and we had David Rademaker come and assess the job. We installed a WaterGuard system along with a new Triple Sump Pump, flood guard for their hot water tank as well as a back flow prevention system. We also had the out take pipes re-routed out the front of their house and installed our Freeze guards. We also installed a Dehumidifier unit in order to draw any moister out of the basement. David Rademaker provided them with very detailed drawings of all the work that would be done along with a work schedule that suited the clients' days. Our installation technicians were very friendly and professional and explained everything that was being put in. The Triple Sump Pump with its back up battery has since saved the clients' system on more then one occasion. This comes highly recommend to home owners. Our clients found the cost to be reasonable and cheaper then having the foundation dug up. "Thank you Omni for giving us peace of mind and helping keep our basement dry!"</span></p>
<p>This family had boughten an older house in Georgetown, ON back in July 2017. After having several contractors in to access the foundation they realized that digging outside was not an option for them. Since there was an extension built onto the original house getting to the foundation on that side of the house was impossible.</p>
2018-06-21T16:23:49.05Z
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Getting Rid of the Smell of Ammonia in Oakland, ON
2018-03-08T15:28:20.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>After removing all the moldy materials from the basement, Ray decided to look over the internet for a company to fix the moisture and mold problem. That is how they found Omni Basement Systems. After the inspection visit and written estimate, Ray knew Omni was the right company for the job. Not only was the price much more affordable, but the solutions proposed and products installed for the price made much more sense to him over the competition.</p>
<p>The basement had a strong ammonia odor, which for a while they credited to the fact that they kept their cat's litter box there. The odor however kept getting stronger no matter how often they cleaned the kitty litter, so it occurred to them that the source could be something else: mold. </p>
<p>Sure enough, after inspecting the basement Ray and his wife did find mold hidden behind a finished wall around a leaky basement window, the books in a shelf that were leaning against it and the carpet underneath.</p>
2018-03-08T15:28:20.05Z
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Crawlspace Transformation In Waterdown, ON
2017-10-12T11:21:12.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>Our System Specialist David met with her, and inspected her crawlspace. She told us afterward that "David was amazing- very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail." They decided to encapsulate the crawlspace with CleanSpace Vapor barrier, and to dehumidify the space using a SaniDry Sedona. </p>
<p>Dustin took his team, Gord and Justin V. out to transform this crawlspace. It was a tough job- as the customer said, "What a horrible job for these guys-I felt so sorry that they had to work in a four-foot dirty crawlspace but they never complained once."</p>
<p>When they finished it looked like a totally new crawlspace! There's no more moisture and the customer has reported that the odor is completely gone!</p>
<p>She left us with these kind words "Quite frankly there is no competition with Omni you are the basement and crawlspace specialist. What an amazing job your company did".</p>
<p>A customer in Waterdown called us, needing help with a troublesome crawlspace. She had a serious moisture problem, with groundwater pooling on the dirt floor, causing mold and an odor through her home. </p>
2017-10-12T11:21:12.05Z
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Battery Back Up System in Fort Erie
2017-06-21T09:08:16.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>One of our system design specialists went out to her home to discuss the best course of action with her. They came to the descision that her solution would be a Super Sump with the Ultra Sump battery back up system that she can depend on to keep the pump running in a power outage. </p>
<p>One of our foremen, Ryan, and his team member Shea went out to install the system. As they got started on the work, Ryan discovered that they were dealing with a very high water level around the customers home. To keep it under control, Ryan recommended switching out the pump in the customer's Super Sump with a more powerful one. She agreed this was a good idea. </p>
<p>Now she has a system that she knows she can depend on to handle the water and she can finish her basement with complete peace of mind!</p>
<p>Here's what she had to say about her experience with Omni:</p>
<p><em>"Your entire organization deserves to be commended for the professionalism displayed throughout the process. Every person that I interacted from Omni was impressively thorough, helpful and professional – from Mark who did the assessment, to Pete who followed up, to Ryan and Shea who conducted the work. I have already referred Omni to two of my neighbours who require new sump pumps and I hope that they decide to call. They won’t be disappointed.</em></p>
<p><em> In this day and age where everyone claims to put the customer first, you actually delivered, and you should be really proud of how well every member of the team does their job.</em></p>
<p><em> Excellent work!"</em></p>
<p>A cusotmer in Fort Erie contacted us in May because she had an unreliable sump pump. She wanted to finish her basement, but was experiencing random leaks that left large puddles of water on the floor. She knew she couldn't depend on her current pump to keep her basement dry, so finishing it as it was would've ended in disaster. </p>
2017-06-21T09:08:16.05Z
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Sealing a Problematic Crawl Space in Milton, ON
2016-07-13T13:37:19.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
<p>The biggest issue at hand was the fact that this was a BIG crawl space. No wonder their floors were cold - they had 10 vents and a poorly sealed door on the crawl space. So our first point of order was to install vent covers, as a crawl space's biggest enemy is an unsealed vent. Ok, maybe the <em>biggest</em> enemy is water, but one of the ways it gets there is through unsealed vents.</p>
<p>After installing the vent covers and a new airtight Everlast door, we went to work inside of the crawl space. And then there were water problems. Most crawl spaces almost always have water problems - so we first installed a SmartSump pumps to cover the breadth of the crawl space, and outfitted the discharge lines with LawnScape outlets and an IceGuard so the water can reliably discharge far away from the house.</p>
<p>We also installed 6 SmartJacks ® from Foundation Supportworks to permanently lift and stabilizes the existing beams and floor joists in this crawl space. We use a solid base of engineered fill addresses the problem of weak foundation soil by transferring the weight of the home to competent strata. Steel columns are secured to the beams or joists in the crawl space. Heavy-duty, threaded rods allow for adjustment and a custom fit for each SmartJack System installed.</p>
<p>With a reliable water removal system installed and the beam fullt supported, we went to work encapsulating the crawl space. The CleanSpace vapor barrier system will not only protect the crawl space from any ambient moisture and preserve its structural integrity, it's also the first step in insulating the crawl space from the wind. Which means the home above the space will also be protected from the wind.</p>
<p>Once the CleanSpace was installed, we addressed the cold floors by insulating and air sealing the crawlspace. Our SilverGlo insulation panels are rigid panels that are water-resistant and inorganic - which means mold can't eat them - and their reflective surface retains heat in the crawl space to further improve the temperature in the home. No more cold floors.</p>
<p>We installed over 800 feet of CleanSpace vapor barrier with drainage matting and SilverGlo paneling by the time we were finished, and the project took multiple days to complete, but at the end our customers had a crawl space free from water and wind, and a more comfortable home.</p>
<p>"Our crawl space isn't sealed. Not even close."</p>
<p>Well, at least our customers had an idea of the root of the problem. Living in a century old home with a vented dirt crawlspace, they had outside air that traveled through the not-even-close-to-sealed crawl space and made the floors extremely cold. There was a persistent musty smell in the house that was a big turnoff as well. With a new baby in the house, comfort was their number one priority, so they called us to take on the task.</p>
<p>This large crawl space was not only susceptible to wind gusts, but also water - there were mold problems on the beams and mushrooms growing in it. Mushrooms! </p>
<p>The other problem was that the flooring system had been weakened by the continued exposure to the moisture. There we several load bearing piers that had sunk and the entire upstairs living room had a floor that had a 2 1/4" dip in the middle where the main beam was. This problem of the support columns under the main beam settling was also visible in the upstairs bedroom. The plaster ceiling had cracks in it and where the ceiling met the walls there was a 1/4" gap.</p>
2016-07-13T13:37:19.05Z
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Massive Indoor Garage Sale to benefit Living Rock!
2016-04-20T00:00:00.05Z
Pete Karreman
Clean your basement with a mission! Massive indoor garage sale at Omni Basement Systems to raise money for Living Rock.
Great stuff! Pancake breakfast & Kidzone! Bring the whole family! Living Rock, changing lives for 30 years, because Youth matter
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<p>Omni Basement Systems is holding an Indoor Garage Sale to benefit Living Rock Ministries. The event will be held on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at Omni Basement Systems, 95 Frid Street, Hamilton. The garage sale will be held from 8am until 2pm. There will be a Kid Zone with a Bouncy Castle and other activities, a pancake breakfast with the Kinsmen Club of Stoney Creek and a BBQ lunch. All proceeds will go to Living Rock.</p>
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<p>Living Rock is an organization where Youth Matter! Their mission is to engage at-risk youth by offering them crisis support, meals, open access programs, relationship building, and a "work to earn and learn" program. The youth are aged 13 to 25 and get help to avoid falling through the cracks and into a cycle of poverty. Annually Living Rock helps more than 20,000 youth, empowering them to get to a better place.</p>
<p>Omni Basement Systems owner Pete Karreman says "I am super excited and proud to help out Living Rock. They are an amazing local resource that is unfortunately much needed. They do great work and we're happy to help them."</p>
<p>For more information on how to volunteer or donate, please call Omni Basement Systems at [[phone]] and ask for Lynn Rooney.</p>
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2016-04-20T00:00:00.05Z
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Omni Basement Systems Holds Indoor Garage Sale to Benefit Living Rock
2016-04-13T09:45:52.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
Omni Basement Systems sponsors garage sale to benefit Living Rock.
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<p><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/press_release/1117/medium/7_1461356075.jpg" alt="Omni Basement Systems Holds Indoor Garage Sale to Benefit Living Rock - Image 1" width="600" height="395"></p>
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<p>Omni Basement Systems is holding an Indoor Garage Sale to benefit Living Rock Ministries. The event will be held on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at Omni Basement Systems, 95 Frid Street, Hamilton. The garage sale will be held from 8am until 2pm. There will be a Kid Zone with a Bouncy Castle and other activities, a pancake breakfast with the Kinsmen Club of Stoney Creek and a BBQ lunch. All proceeds will go to Living Rock.</p>
<p><br>Living Rock is an organization where Youth Matter! Their mission is to engage at-risk youth by offering them crisis support, meals, open access programs, relationship building, and a "work to earn and learn" program. The youth are aged 13 to 25 and get help to avoid falling through the cracks and into a cycle of poverty. Annually Living Rock helps more than 20,000 youth, empowering them to get to a better place.</p>
<p>Omni Basement Systems owner Pete Karreman says "I am super excited and proud to help out Living Rock. They are an amazing local resource that is unfortunately much needed. They do great work and we're happy to help them."</p>
<p>For more information on how to volunteer or donate, please call Omni Basement Systems at 905-667-1499 and ask for Lynn Rooney.</p>
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<p>What time does the breakfast run? <strong>8-10:30</strong></p>
<p>DO I HAVE TO SCHEDULE THE DROP OFF? <strong>Yes</strong></p>
<p>who do they contact specifically at omni for details? <strong>Lynn</strong></p>
<p>what kinds of items can be dropped off/are you looking for? <strong>Any gently used items. (household, toys, books, tools etc)</strong> </p>
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2016-04-13T09:45:52.05Z
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Massive Ice Storm paralyzes Hamilton and surrounding area
2013-12-22T00:00:00.05Z
Pete Karreman
About 350,000 customers across southern Ontario were without electricity after a massive weather system coated the landscape in ice, including about 150,000 in the Hamilton Area, where it could take up to three days to get everyone reconnected....
<p>About 350,000 customers across southern Ontario were without electricity after a massive weather system coated the landscape in ice, including about 150,000 in the Hamilton Area, where it could take up to three days to get everyone reconnected.</p>
2013-12-22T00:00:00.05Z
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Basement Systems CEO Named Ernst & Young 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year
2015-06-25T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Larry Janesky, CEO and founder of Basement Systems Inc., has been named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for his innovative work in the home improvement industry and his unique ability to help other entrepreneurs achieve success.
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<p>Larry Janesky, CEO and founder of Basement Systems Inc., has been named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for his innovative work in the home improvement industry and his unique ability to help other entrepreneurs achieve success.</p>
<p>Janesky received the award this month at the New York EY Entrepreneur of The Year gala at the Marriott Marquis. He had been selected as a finalist from among hundreds of candidates in the region and said he was proud of the work he and his company are performing.</p>
<p>Janesky founded Basement Systems, known as the All Things Basementy company, in 1987 as a provider of basement waterproofing solutions and, since then, it has expanded to become the parent company to more than 400 dealers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The company now operates five divisions.</p>
2015-06-25T00:00:00.05Z
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Celebrating Our Team Members
2015-06-04T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Spring Birthdays, a BBQ and an Anniversary Celebration!
<p><img style="width: 329px; height: 234px; float: right;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/pizapcom14334411938001_1433441403.jpg" alt="Celebrating Our Team Members - Image 1" width="400" height="300">We work really hard here at Omni, and we like to balance that out with a little bit of fun!</p>
<p>Our production coordinator Jocelyn celebrated her 2 year anniversary this spring and we pulled her away from her desk for a pizza party!</p>
<p>Jocelyn also works really hard at being our event coordinator and has done a great job planning all of our gatherings and events.</p>
<p>With the nice weather comes BBQ season, and Jocelyn kicked off the season with a delicious potluck BBQ! </p>
<p>She also started a tradition here to celebrate employee birthdays with a card and some cake! The last couple of weeks we shared some cake with our owner Pete, as well as our Accountant Michelle!</p>
<p>It has been a really great spring around here, and I think we are all feeling ready for a summer of hard work and lots of fun</p>
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2015-06-04T00:00:00.05Z
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Omni Sponsors The Childrens Water Festival
2015-05-27T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Omni has been a proud sponsor of The Children's Water Festival 3 years in a row!
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<p>This morning we attended the V.I.P ceremony to kick off The Hamilton Children's Water Festival for the third year in a row.</p>
<p>The festival is a 3 day educational, hands on experience to educate students about the importance of water conservation, protection and awareness.</p>
<p>Here at Omni we know all about water so we have been very pleased to sponsor such an event.</p>
<p>We had the pleasure of enjoying a V.I.P. continental breakfast with the other donors and hearing about how successful this event has been!</p>
<p>After the ceremony, we took a walk around the booths to see what else we could learn!</p>
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2015-05-27T00:00:00.05Z
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Be Proactive Not Reactive With Your Basement and Crawl Space Problem
2015-05-22T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
"These things get worse with time."
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<p>I was talking with our general manager today about being proactive vs being reactive, and how important it is to take control of your problems before they turn into even bigger problems.</p>
<p>We hear a lot of things from customers like "We just want to wait and see what happens" or "It's just not a priority right now" and sometimes we see people who only want to fix the spot that is leaking right now instead of fixing the whole problem or taking preventitive measures.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, what we find here is that these things really do get worse with time, and waiting isn't going to make the problem go away.</p>
<p>Back in 2008 we recieved a call for an estimate to have a basement leak looked at. This couple had plans to finish their basement. Our representitive recommended a solution that would ensure the whole basement would stay dry.</p>
<p>However, the homeowner decided to only fix 2 wall cracks, even though more work was required as recommended by us. The basement was finished later that fall and the final cost was close to $47,000. As you can see in the photo below, they did a great job. <img style="width: 216px; height: 164px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/img1488_1432743683.JPG" alt="Be Proactive Not Reactive With Your Basement and Crawl Space Problem - Image 1" width="400" height="300"></p>
<p>Unfortunately, during the spring thaw of 2010 the basement leaked in another area (as predicted by us.) The water created mold inside the walls, and they required extensive repairs to restore the basement.</p>
<p><img style="width: 218px; height: 164px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/20150527115802resized_1432743762.jpg" alt="Be Proactive Not Reactive With Your Basement and Crawl Space Problem - Image 2" width="400" height="225"></p>
<p>Don't wait for an emergency, or a streak of bad weather to call us. Call us today and we will help you find solutions to your basement problems before they get worse!</p>
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2015-05-22T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/16585-spring-is-home-show-season.html
Spring is Home Show Season!
2015-04-10T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Omni has been out making connections every weekend at local home shows.
Lots of people have reached out to us with their wet basement problems and we have been happy to help!
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<p><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/blog_1428695207.jpg" alt="Spring is Home Show Season - Image 1" width="400" height="226" /></p>
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<p>If you have any questions or concerns about your basement or crawlspace issues stop by one of the many homeshows listed on our site and visit our booth.</p>
<p>Our crews have been working hard setting up and reaching out to our community members.</p>
<p>...and who knows.....you might even get a visit with the Umbrella Guy himself!</p>
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2015-04-10T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/16293-omni-earns-platinum-readers-choice-award-2014.html
Omni Earns Platinum Readers Choice Award 2014
2015-03-05T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Omni Basement Systems is proud to have earned the Flamborough Review's Readers Choice Award for the 5th year running in the category of Home Improvement & Repair.
<p>Omni Basement Systems is proud to have earned the Flamborough Review's Readers Choice Award for the 5th year running in the category of Home Improvement & Repair.</p>
<p>Thanks to our amazing customers and employees who helped us reach this Platinum achievement!</p>
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<p><img style="width: 167px; height: 233px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/2014-flam-platinum-pro_1425571859.jpg" alt="Omni Earns Platinum Readers Choice Award 2014 - Image 1" width="256" height="369"></p>
2015-03-05T00:00:00.05Z
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Omni Sponsors Wesley Urban Ministries Super Bowl
2015-01-29T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
Omni is supporting Wesley Urban Ministries by sponsoring a lane for their 1st Annual Family Day Hawaiian Super Bowl.
<p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 319px; height: 145px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/wesley_1422550274.png" alt="Omni Sponsors Wesley Urban Ministries Super Bowl - Image 1" width="400" height="310"> </p>
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<p><strong>Wesley Urban Ministries provides 15 programs across the City of Hamilton to support communities that experience challenges associated with low family income, poverty, social and economic barriers, cultural diversity, immigration, language barriers, high crime and those who have limited access to support services. <br></strong></p>
<p><strong>You can help support Wesley Urban Ministries housing and homelessness programs by wearing your best Hawaiian shirt, grabbing 6 family members or friends and joining them for a day of fun and bowling for a good cause.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Splitsville Entertainment</strong></p>
<p><strong>1525 Stonechurch Road East<br></strong></p>
<p><strong>Hamilton, Ontario<br></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sunday February 15th 2015 10am to 12 noon.</strong></p>
<p><strong>$25.00 per Person </strong><br><strong>$100.00 for a group of 6 (which includes a lane for 2 hours, shoe rental and a pizza lunch)</strong></p>
<p><strong>You can register through Wesley Centre </strong><strong>by email: <a href="mailto:info@wesley.ca">info@wesley.ca </a></strong></p>
<p><strong>or phone: [[phone]]<br></strong></p>
<p><strong>or find other ways you can help on their Website <a href="http://www.Wesley.ca">Wesley.ca</a> <br></strong></p>
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2015-01-29T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/12957-omni-at-the-cancer-assistance-program-fundraiser.html
Omni at the Cancer Assistance Program Fundraiser
2014-11-17T00:00:00.05Z
Brandi Mladenich
On November 7th Pete and Jamie attended the Cancer Assistance Program Fundraiser at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre.
Our Omni Team will be working on the basement at the Cancer Assistance Program here in Hamilton.
<p><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/20141107193733_1416255659.jpg" alt="Omni at the Cancer Assistance Program Fundraiser - Image 1" width="400" height="300"><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/20141107200533_1416255468.jpg" alt="Omni at the Cancer Assistance Program Fundraiser - Image 2" width="400" height="300"></p>
2014-11-17T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/11064-omni-at-the-hamilton-childrens-water-festival.html
Omni at the Hamilton Children's Water Festival
2014-06-09T00:00:00.05Z
Liz Rooney
This is Omni's second year sponsoring the Hamilton Children's Water Festival- a 3 day event educating local elementary school students about the importance of water.
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is Omni's second year sponsoring the Hamilton Children's Water Festival- a 3 day event educating local elementary school students about the importance of water.</span><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/presentation_1402330777.JPG" alt="Omni at the Hamilton Childrens Water Festival - Image 1" width="400" height="300"></p>
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2014-06-09T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/8219-omni-receives-the-homestars-best-of-2013-award-for-waterproofing.html
Omni Receives The HomeStars Best of 2013 Award for Waterproofing
2014-02-07T00:00:00.05Z
Liz Rooney
We're honored to have been named HomeStars Best of 2013 in the category of Waterproofing!
Thanks to everyone who helped us reach this achievement!
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<p>We're honored to have been named HomeStars Best of 2013 in the category of Waterproofing!<br>Thanks to everyone who helped us reach this achievement!</p>
2014-02-07T00:00:00.05Z
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Omni win the 25 Miler award!
2013-08-16T00:00:00.05Z
Pete Karreman
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<p><img title="Omni wins 25 miler award at 2013 Convention!" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/1117/medium/p1020391_1428421319.JPG" alt="Omni win the 25 Miler award - Image 1" width="400" height="225"></p>
2013-08-16T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/about-us/news-and-events/7343-win-an-ipad-mini.html
Win an iPad Mini!
2013-10-01T00:00:00.05Z
Liz Rooney
There's an exciting contest taking place at Omni!
<p>If you 'like' our page on Facebook between now and October 24th, you'll be entered into a draw to win an iPad mini!<br /><br />The draw will take place on October 25th, so make sure to check in and see if you're the lucky winner!</p>
2013-10-01T00:00:00.05Z
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Omni Basement Systems Takes Home Awards at the 2013 Basement Systems Dealer Convention
2013-09-13T11:55:18.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
Omni Basement Systems won two awards for their exceptional service as a basement waterproofing company in Ontario, Canada. This year's Team Basement Systems Dealer Convention took place at the network headquarters in Connecticut.
<p><span><img class="right" title="Omni Basement Systems is awarded at the Team Basement Systems Dealer Convention" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/press_release/medium/base-sys-13-a242_1379090529.jpg" alt="Omni Basement Systems wins several awards at the 2013 Team Basement Systems Dealer Convention." width="350" height="233" />Omni Basement Systems was recently honored at the Annual Team Basement Systems Convention, a gathering with dealers located across the United States, Canada and the UK.<br /> <br /> The annual convention is held each year at the Basement Systems headquarters in Seymour, CT and the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. The three day event brings together dealers in the international network for training, seminars, networking, vendor and team building events, and celebration.<br /> <br /> This year, Omni Basement Systems received 2 awards at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /> <br /> Out of 221 active dealers, Omni Basement Systems was awarded:</span></p>
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<li>Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers by Purchases (Ranked 29th)</li>
<li>Basement Systems 25 Mile Award - Quad Winners (Ranked 4th)</li>
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<p><span><br /> The high-powered event featured best-selling author and motivational speaker Aron Ralston. His book, <em>Between A Rock And A Hard Place</em>, was turned into the critically acclaimed movie <em>127 Hours</em> starring James Franco. Ralston moved the crowd with his inspirational story of survival and posed for pictures afterwards with attendees. <br /> <br /> Google also had a presence at this spectacular event. Two Google representatives delivered a behind the scenes peek at how to best utilize the search engines tools for successful business results.</span></p>
<p>Close to eleven hundred people attended the annual Basement Systems Convention this year, which is the highest attendance to date. The flagship event is held each August in Connecticut.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Omni Basement Systems</span></strong></p>
<p>Omni Basement Systems is a locally owned and operated home improvement company located in Hamilton, Ontario. In business for over a decade, Omni Basement Systems is the authorized Basement Systems and Foundation Supportworks dealer of Ontario specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space repair. With permanent solutions for cracks, bowing walls and settling, as well as an award-winning basement waterproofing system – Omni Basement Systems can solve any problem your basement may be experiencing. They are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, as well as the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Foundation Supportworks, Inc.</span></strong></p>
<p>Foundation Supportworks is an international network of independently-owned and operated foundation repair dealerships across North America. Each dealer is authorized, trained and certified at one of two Foundation Supportworks headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and Seymour, Connecticut. Foundation Supportworks maintains a staff of both geotechnical and structural engineers to assist in product design, dealer support, and quality assurance of all their state-of-the-art structural repair products. </p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Basement Systems, Inc.</span></strong> </p>
<p>Basement Systems, Inc. is the leader in the development of products used to provide a dry, below-grade space. These waterproofing solutions are delivered through a network of trained, experienced dealers. Basement Systems is a network of more than 300 dealers throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland. Each dealer receives comprehensive, on-going training at company headquarters in Seymour, Connecticut. All Basement Systems dealers have the same goal: to provide a permanent solution for healthier basement environments.</p>
2013-09-13T11:55:18.05Z
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Upcoming Homeshows!
2013-07-22T16:02:43.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
Here's a list of the upcoming home shows you can come visit us at!
<p>Here's a list of our upcoming home shows (you can find more details in the "Home Shows" Section of our website.)</p>
<p>Come out and visit us in your area!</p>
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<p><strong>Ancaster- </strong>The 10th Annual Ancaster Lifestyle Fall Home Show at the NEW Ancaster Fairgrounds</p>
<p> <em>October 18th-20th</em></p>
<p><strong><br /></strong><strong>Burlington- </strong>The Burlington Regional Home Show at Mainway Recreation Centre</p>
<p> <em>September 13th-15th</em></p>
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<p><strong><br /></strong><strong>Hamilton- </strong>Ideal Home Show at the Careport Centre</p>
<p> <em>September 20th-22nd</em></p>
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<p><strong>Niagara- </strong>The 8th Annual Niagara Lifestyle Fall Home Show at Seymour-Hannah Sports and </p>
<p> Entertainment Centre</p>
<p> <em>Septem</em><em>ber</em> <em>6th-8th</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>Oakville-</strong></em> The 12th Annual Oakville Lifestyle Fall Home Show</p>
<p> <em>September 6th-8th</em></p>
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2013-07-22T16:02:43.05Z
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Omni Basement Systems Sponsors the Hamilton Children's Water Festival
2013-04-03T11:47:42.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
At Omni we know all about water, and on May 14th-May 16th, we're helping educate the children of Hamilton about it!
We're sponsoring the Hamilton Children's Water Festival, a 3-day event educating local students about the importance of water.
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">At Omni we know all about water, and on May 14th-May 16th, we're helping educate the children of Hamilton about it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">We're sponsoring the Hamilton Children's Water Festival, a 3-day event educating local students about the importance of water.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Located at Pier 4 Park, it expects an attendance of over 2500 grade 4 students and 220 high school students from our city.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The goal is to inspire in kids a respect for this vital resource, and a desire to make a change in their homes, schools and communities.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Because water is great when it's not in your basement!</em></span></strong></p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/press_release/1117/medium/wh2_1365005215.PNG" alt="Omni Basement Systems Sponsors the Hamilton Children's Water Festival - Image 1" width="468" height="600"></p>
2013-04-03T11:47:42.05Z
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For the Third Year, Reader’s Choice Award Goes to Omni Basement Systems
2013-01-16T13:06:53.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
Omni Basement Systems has recently been awarded the 2012 Platinum Reader’s Choice Award for the third year in a row.
<p class="Body"><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/press_release/medium/awardedit_1358360034.jpg" alt="For the Third Year, Reader’s Choice Award Goes to Omni Basement Systems - Image 1" width="177" height="265">Omni Basement Systems is proud to announce that they have won the 2012 Platinum Reader’s Choice Award in the service category from the Flamborough Review, the community newspaper. For three consecutive years, Omni has been honored with Reader’s Choice Awards as one of the favorite contractors in the area.</p>
<p class="Body">Winners are determined by the number of votes cast by readers of the Flamborough Review in a wide variety of categories. As local basement waterproofing contractors, Omni Basement Systems has won their awards in the Best Business/Service category.</p>
<p class="Body">Pete Karreman, owner of Omni Basement Systems, began his company in 2002 from his home office and has since guided its growth to now serve hundreds of customers from its 11,000 square-foot facility with ample space for offices, materials, and trucks. In addition to basement waterproofing, Omni services include crawl space and foundation repair, insulation, and sump pump installation.</p>
<p class="Body">Omni Basement Systems is proud of its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Omni’s numerous projects have also received a lot of media coverage from the Flamborough Review, as well as local television media.</p>
<p class="Body">As part of Basement Systems, Inc., the world’s largest network of leading basement waterproofing experts, Omni provides the latest technologies and products in the basement waterproofing industry installed by trained and certified professionals.</p>
<p class="Body"><a href="https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/">Omni Basement Systems</a> serves residents in Greater Hamilton, Ontario.</p>
2013-01-16T13:06:53.05Z
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Omni Basement Systems Wins Awards at the 2012 Basement Systems Dealer Convention
2012-10-19T10:58:49.05Z
Omni Basement Systems
Omni Basement Systems has recently been awarded at the Team Basement Systems International Convention.
<p><img style="float: right; margin: 10px;" src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/press_release/medium/omni_1350658908.jpg" alt="Omni Basement Systems Wins Awards at the 2012 Basement Systems Dealer Convention - Image 1" width="250" height="166">Omni Basement Systems was recently honored at a meeting with close to 1,000 guests from all over the United States, Canada and the UK, at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. <br><br>The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, CT, (Basement Systems headquarters) and Hartford, CT, and brings together dealerships of the international network for training, seminars, networking, celebration, vendor and team building events. <br><br>This year Omni Basement Systems received 2 awards at the Team Basement Systems International Convention. Omni Basement Systems was awarded for ranking in the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers by Purchases and was recognized as the Top Basement Systems Canadian Dealer.<br><br>The high-powered event featured international motivational speaker Andy Andrews! Andrews, world-renowned speaker and author (The Travelers Gift) dazzled the crowd with his presentation highlighting personal choices and attitudes that make the difference between failure and success. <br><br>Google even had a presence at this spectacular event! Two Google representatives delivered a behind the scenes peek at how to best utilize the search engines tools for successful business results. This year, the annual flagship event was the BEST yet! <br><br><a href="https://www.omnibasementsystems.com/">Omni Basement Systems</a> is a certified Basement Systems dealer specializing in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and foundation settlement. <br> <br>Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors, led by Company Founder and President, Larry Janesky. The international headquarters, based in Seymour, CT has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The company has 27-patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.</p>
2012-10-19T10:58:49.05Z