Berkshire Basement Tanking Services

Converting a damp cellar or installing basement waterproofing can be a surprisingly straightforward and cost effective way of increasing living space and can substantially increase the value of your property.

Waterproofed basements can be converted into a whole host of different uses including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, studies or even home cinemas. In commercial premises, common uses for basements include restaurants, bars/nightclubs, additional storage space, retail space and car parking spaces.

Benefits of a Waterproof Basement:

• Increase usable space
• Reduce energy bills
• Avoid long-term damage to property
• Lower risk of flooding

Basement tanking is the application of a liquid waterproof coating (also known as slurry) to the walls and floor of the basement. It is used to treat and prevent damp walls by stopping water ingress, effectively making the walls permanently watertight. Areas with poor drainage and a high-water table can be problematic, causing basements and cellars to become permanently damp.

For basement tanking to work well it needs to be applied to stable, undamaged walls. Homefix Contractors have years of experience in waterproofing basements and will ensure exceptional attention is paid to the preparation and weak points, such as the wall to floor joint.

We have a wealth of experience in converting all manner of cellars and waterproofing basements. Because of the various different materials used in their construction, it is essential to use the correct waterproofing method to suit your basement.

Commonly referred to as either basement tanking or structural waterproofing, a systematic and thorough approach is needed at the design stage. Our tanking systems use a cementitious coating which meets British Standards (BS8102:2009) guidelines for structural waterproofing, ensuring your basement is kept dry for years to come, ready to be used as a practical space.