Everything you need to know about finding a waterproofer

Professionals will generally apply a membrane to the area to be waterproofed.  There are many different membranes available and the professional will use the one that is deemed most suitable for the area.  Roofing membranes will generally be different to bathroom membranes for example.  There are also systems available to waterproof above tile, taking away the need to remove tiles – which can be time consuming and costly.  Professionals will also repair cracks and remove mould.  They will also come to your house and advise you of areas of concern and the best way to waterproof those areas.

Waterproofing should only be carried out by a professional as the treatment needs to be applied with no gaps whatsoever – even the smallest gap can pose a problem in the future.  A reputable plumber can waterproof wet areas in order to prevent damage to underlying structures.

Any work carried out needs to comply with council regulations, and your professional should be able to help you find out what these are.  All work should come with a guarantee.  Before hiring any professional, ensure that you get three quotes and that the professional that you choose is correctly qualified.

What Does Waterproofing Cost?

What can you reasonably expect to pay for waterproofing? The first factor will be the size of the area in question. The building code governs which areas need to be waterproofed, with clear height minimums. This could end up costing anywhere from a couple of thousand dollars for entire larger bathrooms to less for smaller areas. Like other trades waterproofers will have a fixed labour cost which will comprise part of this figure.

Why not use our Get Quotes service to source three local waterproofers to quote on your job for a better idea of the cost?