Damp proofing in Chandler's Ford
Basement Waterproofing in Chandler's Ford
Basement waterproofing in Chandler's Ford. Below-ground rooms sit against damp soil, so without waterproofing they smell musty and cannot be used for anything that matters.
Get a quote in Chandler's Ford
A free, no-obligation survey and a written quote.
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing across Chandler's Ford
Basement waterproofing in Chandler's Ford. Below-ground rooms sit against damp soil, so without waterproofing they smell musty and cannot be used for anything that matters.
We survey the Chandler's Ford basement, recommend a tanking system or a cavity drain membrane, and provide you with a written quote for dry, usable space you can store in or convert.
What’s included
What basement waterproofing in Chandler's Ford covers
Every quote varies depending on the property and what the job needs, but here is what a typical basement waterproofing job in Chandler's Ford covers from start to finish.
- A survey of the below-ground walls and floor
- Cementitious tanking or cavity drain membrane
- Drainage and sump provision where required
- Preparation of walls ready for finishing
- Advice on converting the space
How we do it
Basement Waterproofing in Chandler's Ford: the process
Step 01
Survey
We assess the water pressure, condition and how you want to use the room.
Step 02
Choose the system
We recommend tanking slurry or a cavity drain membrane to suit the basement.
Step 03
Prepare and apply
Surfaces are prepared and the waterproofing system is installed.
Step 04
Ready to finish
The room is left dry and prepared for you to decorate or convert.
Basement waterproofing in Chandler's Ford
A basement sits below ground with damp soil pressed against it on every side, so it will take on moisture unless something stops it. Basement waterproofing is that something. Done properly it turns a musty cellar you avoid into dry, usable space.
Why basements get damp
Below ground there is no cavity and no damp proof course doing the work. Water in the surrounding soil presses against the structure, and in wet spells that pressure rises. Older Chandler's Ford cellars were built as coal stores rather than habitable rooms, so nothing was ever built in to keep water out.
The symptoms are familiar: a musty smell, tide marks, salting on the brickwork, and anything stored down there going mouldy.
Tanking or a cavity drain membrane?
There are two accepted approaches and the right one depends on how much water you are dealing with. Cementitious tanking is a waterproof render applied directly to the walls and floor, holding water back at the structure. It suits basements with modest, steady moisture.
A cavity drain membrane takes the opposite approach: a studded sheet fixed to the walls and floor lets water in behind it, then channels it to a perimeter drain and a sump. It manages water rather than resisting it, which is what you want where the water table is high or the ingress is heavy.
How basement waterproofing works
We survey first, because the system has to match the water: where moisture is entering, how much of it there is, the condition of the structure and what you want to use the room for.
Then the walls and floor are prepared, taken back to sound masonry where render has failed. The chosen system goes on: tanking render applied in coats, or membrane fixed and sealed with drainage and a sump where one is needed. The space is left ready for you to finish.
Basement waterproofing cost in Chandler's Ford
Cost follows the system and the size of the space. Tanking a small cellar is the cheaper end. A full cavity drain system with drainage, a sump and a pump across a large basement is considerably bigger, and a pump needs occasional maintenance.
We survey the Chandler's Ford property and quote in writing before anything starts, setting out which system we recommend, why it suits your basement and exactly what it includes.
Basement waterproofing contractors near you in Chandler's Ford
If you have been looking for basement waterproofing near me, it is worth knowing that below-ground work is a specialism rather than general damp proofing. We cover SO53 and the villages around Chandler's Ford, including North Stoneham, Bassett, Crowdhill, North Baddesley and Hursley.
Choosing basement waterproofing contractors who survey properly matters more here than almost anywhere in damp work, because the wrong system fails quietly and expensively. Book a free survey and we will tell you which one your basement needs.
Book a free basement waterproofing survey in Chandler's Ford
Tell us what you have noticed and we will come out, find the cause and provide you with a written quote with no obligation.
The quote
Basement Waterproofing in Chandler's Ford costs
Every property is different, so we quote each Chandler's Ford job on its own after a free survey rather than off a description. These are the things that move the figure, and we set it all out in writing before any work starts. The visit is free.
- The size of the basement or cellar
- Whether tanking slurry or a membrane system is used
- Whether drainage and a sump pump are needed
- The condition of the existing walls and floor
Common questions
Basement Waterproofing in Chandler's Ford: your questions
How does basement waterproofing work?
How much does basement waterproofing cost in Chandler's Ford?
Will waterproofing stop the musty smell?
Can any cellar be tanked?
Can I convert the basement into a room afterwards?
Will a tanked basement need a pump?
How long does basement waterproofing take?
Is the waterproofing guaranteed?
Get a quote in Chandler's Ford
A free, no-obligation survey and a written quote.
Looking for a service other than Basement Waterproofing in Chandler's Ford?
We cover the full range of damp and timber work for Chandler's Ford homes:
Not in Chandler's Ford? Still looking for Basement Waterproofing near you?
We provide basement waterproofing across Hampshire, including:
We also provide basement waterproofing to: North Stoneham, Bassett, Crowdhill, North Baddesley, Hursley