Basement Flooring in Ottawa, Waterproof and Warm Underfoot
Waterproof, warm basement floors installed over proper subfloor prep – so your lower level feels like real living space.
Fully insured
Free written quotes
Clean, on-time installation
Every floor type, one team
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Tell us about your floors and get a fixed written price – no obligation.
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Why it matters
The problem with cheap basement flooring
Basements are cooler and damper than the rest of the house, and the wrong floor laid straight on cold concrete traps moisture, feels freezing underfoot, and can buckle or grow mould. The fix is choosing a moisture-friendly floor and installing it over a proper subfloor with the right moisture control – so your basement feels warm, dry and finished instead of cold and unfinished. Ottawa sits on Champlain Sea (Leda) clay measured at 64 percent natural water content at the National Research Council’s Gloucester test site – soil holding that much water against a foundation is why basement flooring decisions here are genuinely different.
What you get
Real outcomes, not just a list of services.
Floors that handle moisture
Waterproof options that cope with the damp a basement throws at them.
Warm underfoot, not freezing
A proper subfloor lifts the floor off cold concrete and keeps it comfortable.
Won't buckle or grow mould
The right materials and moisture control protect your investment.
A finished, livable space
Turn a cold basement into a real room you actually want to use.
Choice of looks
Waterproof vinyl, engineered wood and more to suit the space.
Proper subfloor prep
We deal with the concrete and moisture before the floor goes down.
What's included in every job
From the first measure to the final cleanup.
A free written quote
You get a clear, fixed price before any work starts – never a vague ballpark.
An accurate on-site measure
We measure the space and check the subfloor so the price is right the first time.
Proper subfloor prep
We clean, level and prepare the subfloor so your new floor sits flat and lasts.
Professional installation
Experienced installers fit every board, plank or tile by hand, not in a rush.
Transitions and trim
Clean edges and transitions where your new floor meets doorways and other rooms.
Cleanup and haul-away
We remove your old floor and leave your home tidy when we are done.
Our Process
How it works, step by step
1
Get a free quote
You tell us about your floors and book a visit. It is free, with no pressure and no obligation.
2
We measure and inspect
We come out, measure the space and check the subfloor so your quote is accurate, not a guess.
3
You get a clear written estimate
You receive a fixed, itemised price in writing – so you know exactly what you are paying before we start.
4
We install and clean up
We book a date that suits you, fit your floor carefully, protect your home as we go, and leave the site clean.
Why us
Why Ottawa homeowners choose Solomon Flooring
You get an Ottawa team that understands basements – the moisture, the cold concrete and what actually lasts down there. We prep the subfloor, manage moisture, and install a waterproof, warm floor so your lower level finally feels like part of the house.
Usually waterproof vinyl or engineered flooring over a proper subfloor, depending on your goals and budget. We help you choose on the quote.
How do you handle basement moisture?
With the right subfloor and moisture barrier under a waterproof-friendly floor, so moisture cannot wreck your investment.
Do I need a subfloor?
Usually yes. A subfloor lifts the floor off cold, damp concrete, which keeps it warmer and protects it from moisture.
Will the floor be warm in winter?
A proper subfloor makes a big difference in comfort, and we can talk through options if you want extra warmth.
Can you do the whole basement?
Yes, from a single room to the entire lower level.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, free and in writing.
Our promise to you
How we work on every job.
Fully insured
We are fully insured, and any workmanship warranty is set out in your written quote, job by job.
Free written quotes
You get a clear, fixed price up front, before any work begins.
Clean and on schedule
We protect your home, work tidily, and finish when we say we will.
A local Ottawa team
The same people quote and install your floor – from the first call to the final cleanup.
Ottawa specifics
What a slab is really telling you before you cover it
On a basement slab the adhesive spec is a go/no-go decision. Bostik’s BEST urethane is rated to a maximum 75 percent in-slab relative humidity (ASTM F2170); SikaBond T55 is rated to 90 percent – a five-fold difference in permitted vapour that can decide whether a job proceeds. Before covering a slab you can run the National Research Council’s own 1978 field tests (BPN 1978-11): a 1 m by 1 m polyethylene sheet left 24 hours, 50 mm tile-cement patches checked at 24 hours, or calcium chloride crystals under sealed glass – complete dissolution within 48 hours means the slab is too wet to floor. And because basements sit low, test for radon while you are down there: the City of Ottawa health unit found 6.2 percent of homes tested (n=64) at or above the guideline, and Health Canada is blunt that the only way to know is to test, regardless of location.
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