Dinas Powys, South Glamorgan
Basement Tanking in Dinas Powys
Cementitious tanking and cavity drain systems for basements, cellars and below-ground rooms.
We carry out basement tanking across Dinas Powys and the surrounding South Glamorgan area throughout the year.
South Glamorgan is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Cardiff suburban housing and coastal properties, with solid-wall terrace damp and coastal weathering at Barry and Penarth the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
With wet with coastal exposure along the Severn estuary, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Cardiff's victorian terraces are largely solid-wall, and external insulation with a breathable render is the upgrade that suits them best.
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 Dinas Powys
| 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
Every quote follows a free survey — no estimates over the phone, because we cannot see your walls from here.
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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 Dinas Powys
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.
Can you match my existing render?
Usually, yes. We colour and texture match as closely as we can, though weathered render never matches a fresh batch exactly — we will be honest about how visible a patch will be.
Can any cellar be tanked?
Most can, but the right system depends on water pressure, structural condition and intended use. A survey establishes which approach is appropriate.
Free survey in Dinas Powys
We will confirm whether basement tanking suits your walls before quoting a price.