Westhill, Aberdeenshire
Basement Tanking in Westhill
Cementitious tanking and cavity drain systems for basements, cellars and below-ground rooms.
Westhill property owners come to us for basement tanking for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Across Aberdeenshire, granite terraces, farm cottages and exposed coastal housing dominates, and harling repair on granite and frost damage on exposed elevations is what we are called out to most often.
Local conditions bring cold, exposed North Sea conditions with severe frost, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying. Aberdeen granite is dense and unforgiving, and traditional harling rather than smooth render is what has historically worked on it.
When basement tanking is the right call. Choose tanking for cellar and basement conversions, persistently wet below-ground rooms, and any space you intend to make habitable.
Guide price in Westhill
| Guide price | £115–£195 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Multi-coat cementitious system |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Cementitious tanking slurries
- Cavity drain membrane systems
- Sump and pump installation
- Type A and Type C waterproofing
- Fillets and junction detailing
- Withstands hydrostatic pressure
You get a written, itemised quotation after the survey, with the specification named so you can compare like for like.
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Basement Tanking in Westhill
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
Basement Tanking in Westhill
Can you render over existing render?
Sometimes, if the existing coat is completely sound and well-bonded. We hammer-test it first. Anything hollow has to come off, because covering failure just hides it.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
What is the difference between Type A and Type C waterproofing?
Type A is a bonded barrier that keeps water out entirely. Type C accepts ingress, then drains and pumps it away behind a membrane. Type C is more forgiving of structural imperfections.
Does a tanked basement need a pump?
A Type C cavity drain system does — it relies on a sump and pump. A Type A barrier system does not, though a pump is sometimes added as a backup.
Free survey in Westhill
We will confirm whether basement tanking suits your walls before quoting a price.