Victoria Drainage & Waterproofing Services

(250) 896-3478

Do you need drainage or waterproofing services in Victoria BC or elsewhere on Vancouver Island? Experience the RainTek difference with a free lifetime warranty on perimeter drainage installation and replacement by speaking with one of our drain experts to manage your storm water today. Our registered and insured drainage company has been serving the Victoria region since 2009. If you're tired of trades ghosting you, you'll be glad to know we return every phone call and reply to every email. Our turnkey service with no overhead expenses means we're your one-stop-shop that cuts out the middle man. No job is too big as we install, inspect, repair, and maintain yard and perimeter drains for strata and commercial development all year round, from south to Saanich and downtown Victoria and north to Campbell River and Tofino.

Drain Inspections & Camera Inspections

An open storm drain with the boots of a RainTek worker standing over it.

From cracked foundations to clogged perimeter drains, it all starts with a camera inspection and leak detection. A wet or musty basement could mean a plugged perimeter drain. Using a fiber-optic camera, we’ll locate the blockage and attempt to clear without draining your wallet.

Why ours is the best

Surface & Driveway Drainage

Surface drainage to keep your lawn from swamping

Don’t be held hostage by a swamping lawn or a leaky basement. We specialize in keeping the rainwater out and the dry in. Foundations deteriorate over time, especially here in our wet Victoria climate. Older homes are particularly vulnerable. We protect foundations to guard against leaks with proper drainage.

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Drainage Repair & Replacement

Replacing a foundation drain system with new PVC pipes installed to BC building codes

From initial inspection to complete drainage repair and/or replacement, we handle it all from start to finish. Some companies will try to convince you that a new drain tile is required even before pinpointing the problem. Not us. First we diagnose the problem, then we’ll offer you a solution.

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Rainwater Harvesting & Assessment

A residential back yard with a new rainwater harvesting system installed by RainTek

Harvesting rainwater is making a comeback on Vancouver Island. But to do it right requires special expertise. During Victoria’s drier summer months, rainwater collection is an eco-friendly, low-cost alternative to using metered municipal water to irrigate flowers, shrubs and lawns. And it contains no chlorine!

Make the most of your water

Damp Basement? Wet Yard? Clogged Drains? Call (250) 896-3478

Victoria and Saanich’s FIRST CHOICE for drainage and waterproofing - Our service areas include:
Although our drainage company is based in Victoria, we also provide drainage & landscaping service in Saanich, Duncan, Langford, Sooke, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Saanichton, Metchosin, Cordova Bay, Sidney, Comox and all areas in between!

We’re professional drainage and waterproofing technicians who specialize in solving rainwater and drainage problems. Whether it’s repairing a plugged perimeter drain, a leaky basement, a failing foundation, a bursting pipe, or a cracked driveway, count on us to do the job right the first time. For problems like basement floods, pipe leaks, and swamping yards, we fix them with solutions like yard drainage, storm drains, foundation drainage, drain pipe repair, weeping tiles, and much more. Our low overhead structure, turnkey service, and industry-leading warranty means you’ll get premium workmanship without the premium price.

RainTek worker in Victoria BC repairing a crack in a concrete foundation before applying more waterproofing spray to protect the basement against water leaks

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“These guys are straight talkers who genuinely care about the result.” - Ross Dunn's Testimonial in Saanich
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Protecting a foundation with elastometric emulsive membrane wateproofing
How waterproofing your basement pays off when it rains

What’s the most vulnerable part of your home? Most Victoria homeowners think it’s their roof. Wrong. The feature that carries the heaviest burden and takes the biggest pounding is your foundation. Unfortunately, it’s also the most ignored aspect of your home, because it’s largely underground, hidden from view. But when the water starts to leak in — which will occur in most basements at one point or another — the foundation suddenly gets all of the attention.


In Victoria, this problem is made even worse by our rainy weather, dense clay soils and high seismic activity. Lots of water, poor drainage and frequent earth movement put a lot of stress on concrete foundations – and even more on masonry block walls. Contrary to what most people think, concrete actually absorbs water. As rainfall increases, the water table around the outside of your house rises, putting pressure against your foundation, which could eventually crack, leading to leaks.


You can prevent this by not only regularly cleaning your perimeter drains, but also properly waterproofing your foundation. Most older homes in Victoria have been damp-proofed with a liquid asphalt applied to the outside of the foundation – a big difference from waterproofing. Damp-proofing is a minimum code application that is cheap to apply. It inhibits water penetration, but does not prevent it. Over time, this coating starts to flake away and as hairline cracks appear on the foundation, the tar doesn’t stretch to fill them, allowing moisture to seep in. The common musty smell in basements is often a symptom of this problem.

If you want to do it right – and eliminate musty odors, mold, mildew and water leaks permanently – waterproof your basement from the exterior. Every reputable contractor recommends this approach because it’s proven. Using waterproof paints, sealers or interior trench/sump pump systems may help – but they are all half-measures that won’t permanently fix a leaking foundation. Nor will they get rid of damp basement side-effects like mold. Excavating around the exterior of your house and applying an elastometric emulsive membrane seals the wall, provides a drainage plane for water, and stretches over future cracks to provide an unbeatable triple layer of basement waterproofing protection.

Protecting a foundation by replacing perimeter drainage (drain tile)
Protecting foundations with foundation repair and waterproofing

Chalky white stains on the basement walls are called efflorescence – a sign that you may have a moisture issue. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a crisis, but this a good opportunity to do an exterior wall inspection. Doing this before the wall begins to leak and potentially damage your flooring and furniture could save you a lot of money and headaches down the road.


After years of restoring older homes in Victoria, we can’t count how many times we’ve seen improper grading, poor drainage, and substandard waterproofing lead to a chronically leaky foundation. Our wet climate, clay soils and high seismic activity further conspire against these most vulnerable parts of our homes. To combat this, we have sourced the best waterproofing system on the market. This polypropylene membrane provides unmatched resistance to abrasion, twisting and compression, preventing water from entering your home, even if the wall cracks.


We start every job on the assumption that the more information you have, the more control you will feel over the outcome. That’s why we follow a basic process:


1) Investigate the symptoms – We thoroughly examine the state of affairs both inside and outside your home.


2) Diagnose the cause – Some companies will skip straight from the symptoms (say a leaking wall-floor joint) to recommending a solution. Our preferred method is to excavate small test holes down to the footing to inspect the condition of the foundation and drain tiles. This ensures a more precise diagnosis and repair strategy and is usually the first time the home owner sees the most important part of their home.


3) Solve the problem – Prior to commencing work, we discuss steps, timeline and materials used, as well as the unique process we follow. As we progress, we give you regular status updates and happily answer any questions you may have.





RainTek's comprehensive drain system installation

Top-tier Drainage Installation

We have all your drainage and waterproofing services in one place, whether it's leaky basement repair or new storm drain installation. We've become Victoria's leading drainage installers because we complete all residential and commercial drain installation projects affordably on time with incredible quality. Let water flow where it should and sleep soundly through the stormy season with a new drainage system built by RainTek.

Our installer working on a pipe cover, making sure it's leveled properly in the ground and functioning
Tree roots on the end of an auger after inspecting and cleaning a drain system in Victoria BC
Drain Tile Camera Inspection & Drain Cleaning


Every year, home owners spend millions on sewer line and drain tile replacement. Tree roots, grease, mud deposits, misaligned/broken tiles, and natural earth movement all contribute to the deterioration of drainage systems. Sometimes the best answer is replacement or repair of the line. Other times a simple cleaning is all that is needed. Either way, we always inspect the line with a camera before we recommend a solution. The result can save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary replacement work.


Here’s how the drain camera inspection process works:

  1. A trained technician inserts a small closed circuit camera into the drain and feeds it along your sewer or drain tile. We prefer having the homeowner watch the images on the monitor with our technician present so you can see for yourself what the condition of the system is.
  2. If the problem can be solved with a simple cleaning, we can choose between drain snaking or hydro-jetting.
    A drain snake is a rotating cable with an attached blade that can cut through tree roots and other particles that lay in its path. A hydro-jet is a high pressure water spray that has the power to burst through blockages and scour the entire pipe, flushing debris away. Because some types of drains are more brittle than others (older clay tiles in pre-1970 homes for example), properly trained technicians are crucial to matching the appropriate auger bits, cables and PSI ratings to prevent damage.
  3. Discuss next steps. If your drain cleaning is a temporary response to an emergency, you may want to book an appointment to repair a portion of your drain system or replace it altogether (to bring it up to municipal standards, for example). Alternatively, you may choose to have us follow up with a maintenance inspection and cleaning at a future date.
Replacing old drain tile by installing a new perimeter drainage system
Drain Tile Repair & Drain Replacement

Moisture problems are notoriously difficult to diagnose. Sometimes the evidence points to a clear culprit (a leak at the joint of the wall and floor commonly indicates problems with the drain tile, foundation or slab). But sometimes the evidence is less obvious. A rusty drywall screw or mold growth on baseboards, for example, could be caused by crack in the foundation, or it could simply mean a problem with chronically high interior humidity (a surprisingly common issue in both new and upgraded energy efficient homes).


For these reasons, it’s critical to determine the cause of a problem before you embark on a solution. That’s where we come in. Our drainage experts will inspect your drainage tile with a variety of techniques, including closed-circuit cameras to see if you have a blockage. We may also dig exterior test holes down to the foundation at various locations to visually confirm the condition of your exterior basement wall and perimeter drain.


If your drainage tile is causing the moisture problem, we’ll clearly explain the options available to you, which may include a localized line repair instead of a full-scale perimeter drain replacement. If it makes more sense to replace the line (for example, if you have an older home with decaying clay tiles, it’s a good preventative measure to bring it up to code), we’ll follow a detailed process.

Perimeter drains are installed around the perimeter of your home to prevent subterranean water pressure from eroding your foundation. They’re essential for the structural integrity of your home, because without them water would seep to your foundation and cause erosion, which would result in foundational damage, leading to mildew, mold, and water leaks in your basement. We install perimeter drains for both new construction development as well as residential and commercial renovation. No job is too big for our perimeter drain experts. If you’re looking to speak with a perimeter drains specialist in Victoria BC, RainTek is the team with the answers.

Perimeter Drains Victoria BC & Related Drain Services

repairing and waterproofing a home foundation
About Foundation Waterproofing

A foundation without adequate waterproofing can lead to water intrusion and structural damage which endangers your home and your neighbors. Our foundation waterproofing spray uses the best material for long-lasting results to keep water out and dryness in. While waterproofing your foundation we also repair any cracks. The final result is a complete waterproof membrane around the entire perimeter of your concrete foundation. This membrane will ensure that water intrusions and structural damage are avoided, resulting in a structurally sound and dry foundation to protect your home.

A RainTek worker in a whole replacing an old yard drainage system
About Perimeter Drain Replacement

We make getting your perimeter drains replaced easy and affordable, by using the best equipment and decades of experience to make sure the job is done right. Perimeter drains are part of the plumbing infrastructure of your home, and so if they’re not working correctly due to clogs or collapses they can cause basement flooding, environmental contamination, and mildew which can lead to mold. Our full perimeter drain replacement service is the solution you need in such cases, and it’s backed by a free lifetime warranty. Get your perimeter drains replaced by a team that knows their business, and speak with our specialists today.

a drain pipe laid in a trench as part of a drainage system designed to draw water away from yard to prevent lawn pooling
About French Drain Systems

A French drain system focuses on letting water flow naturally out of your yard by using trenches, perforated pipes, and gravel. Without a drainage system for your yard, heavy rainfall can lead to swamping and pooling in parts of your lawn. This also leads to further soil erosion and possible environmental contamination. Also, a French drain that isn’t working properly can lead to damage to your home. We install, repair, and replace all types of drainage systems that focus on your yard and foundation, so you never have to look at pools of water on your lawn again. Sleep soundly through the rainy season with a French drain system built by RainTek.

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