RISK 01
Sewer backup
Municipal sewer flow can reverse toward the home during certain conditions.
Free in-home flood risk assessments across Niagara and the Golden Horseshoe
Flood Protection • Niagara + Golden Horseshoe
Know your risks. Strengthen the right layers.
HARB assesses your home and recommends property-specific flood-risk reduction, from backwater valves and sump systems to waterproofing, drainage and Qixli early-warning monitoring.
FreeVisual and non-invasiveNo obligation
Exclusive authorized Qixli installation provider Serving Niagara and the Golden Horseshoe.
01Local property assessment
02Professional HARB installation
03Clear Immediate / Recommended / Optional priorities
Start with the source
Flood risk has more than one entry point.
Each source calls for a different response. That is why HARB starts with the property, not a product.
RISK 02
Sump or power failure
A primary pump cannot move water if it loses power, fails or is overwhelmed.
RISK 03
Groundwater
Water around the foundation can enter through vulnerable walls, joints or drainage conditions.
RISK 04
Surface drainage
Poor grading or discharge locations can direct water toward the structure.
RISK 05
Foundation intrusion
Cracks, penetrations and window wells may create visible entry points.
RISK 06
Delayed detection
Earlier notification can give a homeowner more time to respond when changing conditions are detected.
Layered flood protection
One home. Different risks. No single universal fix.
A backwater valve helps address reversed sewer flow. A sump system manages accumulated water. Backup power adds resilience. Waterproofing and grading address other entry paths. Qixli adds early warning.
Find My Missing Layers01
Exterior water pathsGrading, downspouts and drainage
Redirect02
Foundation and interior drainageApplicable entry points and perimeter conditions
Control03
Sump, backup power and sewer barrierPumping resilience and reversed-flow reduction
Move + block04
Qixli early warningProvider-managed monitoring and notification
DetectPhysical protection services
Build the protection your property actually needs.
HARB assesses the visible conditions first, then recommends the layers that match your home.
Backwater Valves
Help reduce the risk of municipal sewer flow reversing into your home. HARB assesses suitability, installs the valve and explains maintenance requirements.
Assess my sewer-backup riskSump Pump Systems
Move groundwater and foundation-drainage water away from the home. HARB reviews the pit, pump arrangement, discharge route and property conditions.
Review my sump systemBattery Backup Sump Systems
Add a secondary pumping layer when the primary pump loses power or fails. Proper sizing, battery condition and ongoing maintenance all matter.
Explore backup protectionBasement Waterproofing & Interior Drainage
Address applicable foundation-wall, joint, crack and perimeter-drainage conditions based on what HARB observes at the property.
Assess my basementWater Drainage & Grading Solutions
Help direct surface water away from the structure through property-specific grading, drainage and discharge corrections.
Review my exterior drainageQixli + Monitoring Services
Get an earlier signal at the sewer connection.
Qixli monitors applicable sewer-backup conditions and supports notification through provider-managed monitoring. It complements physical prevention measures; it does not physically stop water.
Exclusive authorized Qixli installation provider serving Niagara and the Golden Horseshoe.
$497 + HSTQixli and professional installation by HARB, one time.
$19.99 + HSTMonthly provider-managed monitoring subscription.
$149 + HSTAnnual on-site cleaning and battery service by HARB.
Your free assessment
A practical first step. A clear priority list.
Julien Harb walks the property, reviews readily visible conditions and helps you understand what deserves attention first.
ImmediateRecommendedOptional
Around the home
- Eaves, downspouts and discharge concerns
- Grading, ponding and drainage patterns
- Visible foundation and window-well concerns
Inside the home
- Visible dampness, staining and seepage points
- Apparent plumbing and appliance risks
- Moisture readings where appropriate
Existing equipment
- Sump arrangement and discharge route
- Battery backup or secondary pumping
- Backwater-valve access and maintenance
Your risk history
- Prior backups, seepage and wet areas
- Power-loss and heavy-rain concerns
- Whether Qixli may add useful early warning
From uncertainty to a plan
Book your free flood risk assessment.
Tell HARB what you have noticed, or choose “Not sure.” There is no obligation to proceed with work.
Book the visitShare your contact information and primary concern.
Walk the propertyJulien Harb reviews readily visible conditions inside and outside.
Receive your prioritiesGet a written Immediate / Recommended / Optional list.
Choose what happens nextProceed only with the measures that fit your home and budget.
Request your free assessment
HARB will contact you to confirm the property and visit details.
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Before the visit
Clear answers, without the guesswork.
“Not sure” is a perfectly useful answer during the first conversation.
Book My AssessmentIs the Flood Risk Assessment really free?
Yes. The initial visual, non-invasive assessment is free and there is no obligation to proceed with installation or other work.
What if I do not know which service I need?
Choose “Not sure.” HARB will review the visible conditions before recommending the next steps that may be relevant to your home.
Do I still need other protection if I have a backwater valve?
Possibly. A backwater valve addresses a specific sewer-backup risk but does not address sump failure, groundwater, foundation intrusion, exterior drainage or every other source of water.
What does Qixli do?
Qixli provides an early-warning and notification layer for applicable sewer-backup conditions. It complements physical prevention measures but does not physically stop water.
Who manages Qixli monitoring?
The monitoring provider manages the $19.99 + HST monthly subscription and ongoing monitoring service. HARB performs professional installation and annual on-site service.
Can flooding still occur after protection measures are installed?
Yes. No device, installation, monitoring service or combination of measures can guarantee that flooding or water damage will not occur.
Does HARB offer emergency flood response?
No. HARB does not provide emergency pumping, extraction, cleanup, drying, remediation, restoration or 24/7 emergency dispatch.
Your first step is free
Stop guessing about your home’s weak points.
Receive a practical priority list based on the conditions HARB can observe.