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Stop water from the outside

Exterior Waterproofing

Exterior waterproofing addresses the foundation from the outside, where water first reaches the structure. The goal is to expose the affected area, prepare it properly, add suitable protection and coordinate drainage before the excavation is restored.

When it makes sense

A focused service for a specific part of the problem.

01

Water entering through an exterior foundation wall

02

Foundation areas that can be safely accessed from outside

03

Projects where waterproofing and drainage need to work as one system

What the work may involve

Clear scope. Practical steps. No unnecessary complexity.

Expose & inspect for exterior waterproofing
01

Expose & inspect

Excavate the required foundation area and inspect the visible wall, cracks, old coatings and drainage conditions.

Prepare & protect for exterior waterproofing
02

Prepare & protect

Clean and prepare the surface, address suitable localized defects, then install the specified waterproofing or drainage layers.

Drain & restore for exterior waterproofing
03

Drain & restore

Coordinate weeping tile or related drainage where included, then backfill and clean the work area within the agreed scope.

How it moves

From evaluation to a finished scope.

  1. Evaluate the water path during exterior waterproofing work
    01Evaluate the water path
  2. Plan safe access during exterior waterproofing work
    02Plan safe access
  3. Waterproof and drain during exterior waterproofing work
    03Waterproof and drain
  4. Backfill and clean up during exterior waterproofing work
    04Backfill and clean up

Connected services

Sometimes one service works better with another.

Exterior Waterproofing

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