What this work involves
Map leaks, groundwater effects, cracks and previous treatments. Have a coordinated waterproofing plan developed.
- Cause and water exposure
- Wall-to-floor junctions
- Internal finishes and maintenance
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Address the established cause before making good visible consequences.
Decide this before construction
Address assessed causes of defects before new finishes conceal them. Plan comfort measures together with ventilation and necessary access to building services.
Allow for later maintenance
Update the maintenance record after each phase. Keep photographs of concealed elements and note which investigation questions remain open.
How to review the result
Check both completed work and preparations for the next phase. Record which connections are deliberately temporary and when they will be reassessed.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on investigation, area, junctions and preparation. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for basement waterproofing. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging basement waterproofing?
A damp wall is not always caused by external leakage. Diagnosis determines whether waterproofing, ventilation or another repair is needed.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.