Ealing, Greater London
Basement Tanking in Ealing
Cementitious tanking and cavity drain systems for basements, cellars and below-ground rooms.
Getting basement tanking right in Ealing depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
The prevailing picture in Greater London is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar suburban semis and high-density modern development. That means solid-wall Victorian terraces, party-wall constraints and heavy atmospheric soiling comes up more here than almost anywhere else.
The area sees a drier urban climate with a pronounced heat-island effect, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Atmospheric pollution soils render faster in london than anywhere else in the uk, which is why self-cleaning silicone finishes are specified so heavily here.
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 Ealing
| 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
If a cheaper specification would do the job, we will say so. If it would not, we will tell you why.
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Basement Tanking in Ealing
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 Ealing
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
Free survey in Ealing
We will confirm whether basement tanking suits your walls before quoting a price.