Waterproofing Retaining Walls

A Retaining Wall is a structure designed and constructed to resist the lateral pressure of soil when there is a change in ground level. Principle pressures acting on a Retaining Wall come from the retained soil and from loading by ground and surface water where this water is not adequately drained.

A Retaining Wall may be independent of a building or structure, or it may form part of the general accommodation such as within a Lower Ground Floor, Semi-Basement, Basement or Cellar. Where buildings are constructed on a sloping site, changes in ground levels internally or externally may be dealt with by the construction of a Retaining Wall.

Protectahome are regularly asked to deal with Waterproofing Retaining Walls in addition to Structural Repairs to structures of the same nature. This page will cover our Waterproofing services, click for more information on our Structural Repair Services for retaining walls.

Cavity Drain Membrane (Type C Protection) installed to Earth Retaining Walls of New Build Project on a Sloping Site.
Spray Applied Liquid Membrane Applied to Concrete Retaining Wall as part of Waterproofing Installation.
Cavity Drain Membrane (Type C Protection) Installed to Earth Retaining Walls.
Pressure Relief Membrane Installed and Backfill Completed to Compliment Internal Waterproofing System.
BEFORE: New Build Project with Earth Retaining Rear and Side Elevations Waterproofed as a Semi-Basement.
AFTER: New Build Project with Earth Retaining Rear and Side Elevations Waterproofed as a Semi-Basement.

Our Structural Waterproofing division are specialists in the design and installation of Waterproofing solutions for Retaining Walls.

For waterproofing retaining walls, we design and install internally and externally applied systems to both existing and new build retaining walls.

In accordance with recommendations made within BS8102:2022 Code of practice for the protection of below ground structures against water ingress, Protectahome recommend that we are involved at the earliest possible stage and form part of the project design team, enabling us to deliver a fully integrated, bespoke, waterproofing solution.

In most circumstances, Retaining Wall Waterproofing installed by us will benefit from the provision of a Protectahome long term Guarantee. Options for Insurance Backed Guarantees are also available.

Protectahome’s own Professional Indemnity insurance and Product Guarantee insurance give our clients and end users further peace of mind and confidence in engaging us as their Retaining Wall Waterproofing Professional.

For advice on waterproofing retaining walls or to book a Survey please Contact Us on 0800 055 6966 or alternatively email us via web@protectahome.co.uk.

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Waterproofing Case Studies

Ridgeway Hill, Newport

The Project: New build luxury development of three storey homes constructed on a sloping site. The semi-basement, lower ground floors, required waterproofing.

Wilko Distribution Centre, Monmouthshire

The Project: Refurbishment of a 900,000 sq. ft. Wilkinson’s warehouse and distribution centre. The refurbishment included necessary tanking works to several conveyor belt and lift pit areas.

Alexandra Park, Nottingham

The Project: Developed by an award winning designer, construction of 15 individually designed luxury 4 & 5 bed homes in Nottingham. Due to the site topography, almost all of the properties featured a semi-basement requiring waterproofing.

Best Western, Aston Hall Hotel, Nr. Sheffield

The Project: The construction of a detached, part retaining, new build function and events building for the Best Western Aston Hall Hotel near Sheffield.

St Aubyn’s Rise, Tiverton, Devon

The Project: Development of 14 3 & 4 bedroom detached luxury homes set within the picturesque Exe Valley near Tiverton, Devon. The development site significantly slopes from front to rear resulting in several of the plots being built into the hillside.

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