Why Do I Need Basement or Cellar Waterproofing?

If you wish to use your basement or cellar as either storage or habitable living accommodation, then basement and cellar waterproofing should be your first consideration. Due to their nature of being either fully or partially below ground, basements and cellars are liable to flood at some point in their life. This is because any build up of ground water exerts hydrostatic pressure on the structure which can result in lateral water penetration.

When considering whether to waterproof your basement or cellar it is strongly advised to work closely with the current British Standards Code of Practice. All of our expert surveyors at Prokil have been trained to work closely with BS8102:2009 which sets out the principles for protecting below ground structures from ground water. One component of this code of practice covers the fact that if water penetration occurs then is it deemed acceptable? If the answer is no, then basement or cellar waterproofing should be considered.

Prokil is a highly trusted basement waterproofing company and are preferred contractors and installers of all types of basement and cellar waterproofing systems.

To find out whether you require our waterproofing services, call your local office to arrange a survey with our basement waterproofing contractors.

How Do I Know If I Need Basement or Cellar Waterproofing?

Quite simply, if you want to use your basement or cellar without the risk of it flooding then some form of waterproofing should be considered. Our specialist team of surveyors are able to work with you to develop a suitable system which will comply with British Standard 8102:2009 and provide you with a useable space free from the risk of flooding.

Look out for these signs in your basement or cellar that indicate that having Prokil install a waterproofing system would be best for your property:

• Debris deposits around the perimeter of the basement or cellar
• Decorative spoiling on the walls at various heights
• Standing water or varying water levels at different times of the year
• Timbers which are damp and may have started to rot and or decay
• Timbers which have been infested with wood boring insects