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Underground Structures


To provide a dry environment, any structure built below ground level will require waterproofing. Choosing the most appropriate waterproofing system will depend on a number of factors including:

  • Newbuild or refurbishment
  • Depth below ground level
  • Construction type / material
  • Soil type
  • Proposed end use
  • Soil contaminants / ground gasses
A dark basement in need of renovation

Waterproofing Underground Structures

Our technical department are able to provide information on the most appropriate waterproofing system for a given project. On larger projects, site visits can be arranged.

This website provides further information about waterproofing the following types of underground structures:

Even where underground structures have been built using expensive waterproof concrete to BS 8007, consideration will still need to be given to the waterproofing of construction joints.

Get it Done

A 5 kg tub of Drybase Waterproof Plug.
Drybase Waterproof Plug (7.5 Kg)A rapid setting cementitious compound to plug holes and stop water ingress. Available in 3 kg, 7.5 kg and 15 kg tubs.
£49.99
Oldroyd Xv Black Cavity Drainage Membrane (2m x 20m Roll)Studded black or clear polypropylene cavity drainage membranes.
£189.98
Drybase TS-PLUS Tanking Slurry (20 Kg)A cementitious tanking slurry for above-ground prepared concrete and masonry walls, ceilings and lower ground areas up to 600 mm depth.
£29.42
£269.39
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