Calne, Wiltshire
Basement Tanking in Calne
Cementitious tanking and cavity drain systems for basements, cellars and below-ground rooms.
We carry out basement tanking across Calne and the surrounding Wiltshire area throughout the year.
Across Wiltshire, Bath and chalk stone cottages, Georgian townhouses and modern estates dominates, and lime render on chalk, clunch and Bath stone in conservation areas is what we are called out to most often.
With a moderate inland climate with exposed downland, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Chalk and clunch are extremely soft and porous, and rendering them in cement causes the stone itself to break down behind the render.
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 Calne
| 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
We will survey the property, tell you what the walls actually need, and put it in writing with a fixed price.
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Basement Tanking in Calne
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 Calne
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.
How long does basement tanking last?
A correctly designed and installed system carries a 20-year warranty. Type C systems need periodic pump servicing to maintain that.
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.
Free survey in Calne
We will confirm whether basement tanking suits your walls before quoting a price.