Crystal Waterproofing Renovations

· 1 min read

Basement in Clapham Common requiring a two-step defense

New basement waterproofing project using type C protection

Waterproofing a basement around Clapham Common is always a challenge thanks to the heavy clay soil and high water table. When water is actively pushing through drypack underpinning, standard tanking won't hold up on its own.

The trick is fixing active leaks before laying down protection.

First, hit running leaks and weak joints in the drypack underpinning with a quick-setting waterproof mortar to plug active flow instantly. Follow that with a coats of Hydradry Slurry brushed across the underpinning to coat the masonry and hold back hydrostatic pressure.

Once the basement is watertight, install a full Type C Cavity Drain system over the walls and floor.

Reading time is an estimate at 200 words a minute. Written up on 3 September 2026. Nothing here is a substitute for somebody looking at your own basement.

← Everything we've written

Request a quote

Is this what's happening at your property?

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll tell you honestly whether it needs a full system or something much simpler.

Office 4D Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BA

We'll only use your details to answer this enquiry. No mailing list, no passing them on.

WhatsApp us