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Structural Waterproofing in Dorset

Looking for structural waterproofing in Dorset? Protect your home or business from the risks of rising and penetrating damp with the help of Tapco Homedry. We are the local experts in structural waterproofing, offering a wide range of methods to help protect your home from damp. Damp can cause structural issues with homes, particularly in older properties. But it’s important to remember that new-builds are not free from the risks of damp.

If you are thinking about a basement conversion but are worried about the presence of damp, we can help create a dry space that is warm and comforting in winter. And if you are worried about damp smells coming from an existing basement conversion, we can help to get to the heart of the issue. Get in touch with our friendly team today to learn more about our damp proofing and structural waterproofing services for Dorset residents.

What is structural waterproofing?

Structural waterproofing is simply the name given to the process of making a structure watertight. This can be achieved through a number of methods. Structural waterproofing will typically happen during the construction process, but outdated methods and failing methods can mean that these measures need to be fixed or updated over the years. The process of retrofitting structural waterproofing methods is relatively simple.

We start with a comprehensive survey to determine the extent of your waterproofing issues and to identify any areas of weakness in your existing measures. We can then formulate a plan that could include basement tanking or installing a damp proof course. Dorset property owners often turn to us to install waterproof membranes or to apply a waterproofing slurry. Both methods are highly effective for keeping moisture ingress under control.

What are the benefits of structural waterproofing?

The main benefit of structural waterproofing is the added structural protection. Water ingress can cause structural damage to your home if it is left untreated. The damage is often hidden and widespread, and you won’t know that anything is wrong until the structure begins to fail. To help protect homes and businesses in Dorset against the risks of moisture ingress, we recommend structural waterproofing measures.

Another benefit of this process is that you can reclaim more unused space in your home. If you have a basement or cellar that is damp and mouldy, you are unlikely to want to use the space. But if you can drive out damp and moisture and make this a warm and inviting space, you can easily turn this into an extra living space. This could quickly become a second lounge, playroom, home office or even a home cinema. 

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Why choose Tapco Homedry?

We are the local experts in structural waterproofing in Dorset. Our customers have relied on us to deliver efficient and effective methods of waterproofing for the past 50 years. We use the latest materials and methods to deliver incredible results every time. If you’ve been dreaming of converting your basement but aren’t sure where to start, get in touch with Tapco Homedry in Dorset today. We can help protect your home from the damage caused by moisture ingress.

How does the structural waterproofing process work?

We employ a range of methods for structural waterproofing in Dorset. The two most common methods are methods also known as basement tanking. The first involves applying a thick waterproofing slurry to the walls and floors and then curing this so it forms an impermeable seal. We can also apply waterproof membranes to the walls and floor that will allow moisture through where it is directed into channels and pumped out of your home. Both methods are highly effective for creating a watertight basement space.

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