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Structural RepairsTapco HomeDry Basement Waterproofing in Betchworth
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Basement Waterproofing Specialist in Betchworth
Thinking about converting your basement into a functional living space? Before you move forward with your plans, make sure that your basement is properly protected against water ingress so you can safeguard your investment. Tapco Homedry are your local experts for basement waterproofing in Betchworth. Get in touch today to discuss your basement conversion plans.
The process of waterproofing your basement space would typically be completed during construction, but it’s possible that measures may have failed in the meantime or your basement was left unfinished. Before you can move forward, you need to make sure that the space is fully protected against water ingress. Get in touch with Tapco Homedry to learn how we can help.
Basement waterproofing in Betchworth
For the past 50 years, we have been helping the residents of Betchworth to get rid of dampness in their basements and cellars so they can uncover the true potential of their home. When you’re ready to turn your basement into a fully functioning living space, you first need to address the issue of damp. This is essential, even if you’re only planning to use the space for storage.
A damp basement could derail your plans and waste your hard earned money on conversion work as you’ll need to pull up flooring and remove decor to address the issue at last. Even if your basement seems to be dry, it’s often when the renovation work begins that issues with water ingress become obvious. A change of use in the space will also increase moisture levels, so it’s vital that you address how these issues will be handled before investing money into converting the space.
Basement waterproofing methods
The most common method for protecting above ground rooms would be a damp proof course, but this is ineffective for below ground rooms due to something known as hydrostatic pressure. This is when moisture is forced from areas of high pressure (the earth around your home) to an area with lower pressure (your basement or cellar) through the small holes in the walls and floor. This leads to pooling of water and you might see water trickling down the walls.
To counter this, we can use methods known as basement tanking to create an impermeable barrier against moisture. There are a number of ways we can achieve this, including painting the walls and floor with a waterproofing mixture, or using membranes to create a structure within a structure. Following an assessment of your basement space and the proposed use, we can offer recommendations to help you make an informed choice.
