Scotland
Basement Tanking in Argyll and Bute
Cementitious tanking and cavity drain systems for basements, cellars and below-ground rooms.
Our basement tanking work in Argyll and Bute starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Argyll and Bute is characterised by stone cottages, Victorian villas and remote coastal properties, with extreme driving rain on remote west-coast properties the recurring theme on the properties we survey. The area sees very high rainfall with severe Atlantic exposure, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. The west coast combines the highest rainfall in britain with severe wind, and only breathable harling reliably survives it long term.
Is basement tanking right for a Argyll and Bute property?
Choose tanking for cellar and basement conversions, persistently wet below-ground rooms, and any space you intend to make habitable.
That decision gets made at the survey, not on the phone. We will tell you plainly if a different system would serve the building better — including when a cheaper one would.
Guide price and specification
| Guide price | £115–£195 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Multi-coat cementitious system |
| Curing / drying | 7-14 days |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Argyll and Bute — 7 towns and cities |
Indicative only, excluding scaffold, stripping and repairs. Try the guide-price tool for a range based on your property.
What is included
- Cementitious tanking slurries
- Cavity drain membrane systems
- Sump and pump installation
- Type A and Type C waterproofing
- Fillets and junction detailing
- Withstands hydrostatic pressure
- Suitable for habitable conversion
- Salt and negative pressure resistant
Basement Tanking across Argyll and Bute
Basement Tanking in Argyll and Bute
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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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 Argyll and Bute — questions
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
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.
Basement Tanking quotes across Argyll and Bute
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.