BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
We provide both internal and external waterproofing solutions tailored to your requirements; developing bespoke solutions to meet those requirements and creating habitable spaces that will add value to your property.
What we will do for you
No two projects are the same, so we don’t treat them that way!
1. The team will visit your property to conduct a full assessment of your basement/cellar/underground space at a convenient time to you.
2. The team will discuss with you the intended uses of the new space, this will help us gain a better understanding of the future requirements and therefore provide the best solution possible.
3. The team will then run through the entire solution with you step by step.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we keep you informed at every stage. We hold ourselves to the highest standards always working in line with the latest British Standards (BS8102 2022).
Reliable, Trustworthy, Diligent
What is Waterproofing and how is it different to Damp Proofing (DPC)?
Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water.
Damp proof on the other hand refers to resistance to humidity or dampness. Damp proofing is a general term that covers methods and treatments used to prevent damp from being absorbed through walls or floors into the interior of a structure above ground.
There are 3 types of waterproofing systems;
Type A - Barrier Protection
Involves coating the internal or external walls and floor slab in a waterproof material, this creates a sealed waterproof barrier between the structure and any groundwater present preventing the ingress of any water or moisture.
Type B - Waterproof Concrete
Type B waterproofing is provided by the structure itself against water ingress. Type B Protection relies heavily on the design and materials incorporated into the external shell of the structure at the concept stage of a development; the waterproofing solution is then integrated into the property/structure as construction progresses.
Type C - Cavity Drain Systems
Type C systems collect and manage any water ingress by diverting it into a designated safe point of disposal (sump chamber).
Cavity Drain Membranes are studded on the external facing surface, allowing any water that penetrates the structure to flow into designed drainage channels. The drainage channels carry any water ingress to either a sump chamber or away from the structure if passive drainage is possible.