Working in very small spaces and with very uneven surfaces created problems for the team who waterproofed this basement for dry storage space.

Original damp staircaseMembranes installed throughoutMembranes installed to allow dry storage spaceCavity drainage membrane installedCavitiy membrane installed to keep water & damp "wet side"Cavity membrane applied to all wallsVentilation within a basement keeps damp and moisture downHole in wall cut for new ventilationInlets to underground drainsNew sump set in floorInlets to underground drains through the floor & cut off level to allow water to collectUnderground drains connecting to sumpUnderground drains installedDamp storage spaceShelving and all items getting mouldyAll stored items becoming dampBasement used as storage space but had damp issuesDamp basement

Project Overview

The property had a small basement that was ideal for family storage space, the issue however, was that the basement flooded during periods of heavy rain. Beautiful Basements were called in as a cellar conversion specialist and installed an underground drainage system to keep the space dry.

Waterproofing Method

The basement walls and floor were waterproofed using a cavity drainage membrane (CDM) system, linked to a sump & pumping station, supplied by Triton Systems.

The pumping station was wired through a power inverter, meaning in the event of a power cut the pumps could still operate until the power was restored, guaranteeing the space would remain dry.

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Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire
Completed: 2018