— our services
Application of cementitious tanking coats and cavity drainage membranes to walls and floors subject to water ingress, creating a robust, waterproof barrier system for basements, cellars and below-ground structures.
— about this service
Where walls and floors are subject to direct water pressure, particularly in basements, cellars, retaining walls and below-ground voids, a damp proof course alone is insufficient. Procure Damp Proofing Group installs tanking and membrane systems designed to manage or resist hydrostatic water pressure and direct ingress. The correct system depends on structural conditions, water table levels and the proposed use of the space, all of which are assessed at survey stage. Procure uses Safeguard Drybase and compatible products as part of these systems, installed by technicians who have completed the Safeguard training course.
— our process
A Procure survey assesses the extent of water ingress, hydrostatic pressure, floor and wall construction and the proposed use of the space to specify the correct tanking or membrane system before any work is carried out.
Walls and floors are prepared as required, including crack stitching, repointing or blinding where necessary, before the specified tanking coat or membrane system is installed in line with manufacturer guidelines.
Where cavity drainage membranes are used, sump and pump systems or gravity drains are integrated and tested. The surface is finished as specified and the installation is documented for the workmanship guarantee record.
— benefits
Tanking coats are effective where the substrate can be made sound and continuous. Membrane systems manage water that cannot be fully excluded. Procure specifies the correct approach, or a combination of both, based on survey findings rather than applying a one-size solution.
Procure uses Safeguard Drybase as part of its waterproofing programmes, installed by technicians trained to Safeguard's specification, ensuring correct application rates, lap details and sealing at all critical floor-wall junctions.
Effective tanking requires a sound, crack-free substrate. Procure coordinates any necessary masonry crack stitching, repointing or repair work ahead of waterproofing installation to ensure the integrity of the finished system.
— FAQ
Tanking is a waterproof coating applied directly to the masonry, forming an impermeable barrier bonded to the substrate to resist water ingress. A cavity drain membrane does not prevent water entering the wall but instead channels it safely away via a drainage cavity to a sump. Both have valid applications depending on ground conditions and structural circumstances.
Procure Damp Proofing Group delivers survey-led tanking and membrane solutions across Bedfordshire, with transparent costings and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on every installation. Get in touch today for a no-obligation assessment.
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