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Waterproofing and Tanking Reigate, Done Before the Tiles
Abinger Construction Ltd, a Dorking building company specialising in bathrooms, wetrooms and home renovations, covers waterproofing and tanking in Reigate and the wider Surrey area. Tanking is the waterproof membrane under the tiles, and it is treated as the core of every bathroom and wet room rather than a stage to rush.
Why is waterproofing the most important stage of a bathroom?
Tanking means sealing the walls and floor with a waterproof system before tiling. Grout lets moisture through over time, and the substrate behind it takes the harm. Abinger Construction Ltd treats waterproofing and tanking as the core of the job, not a line item to rush.
When a shower leaks years later, the cause is nearly always the membrane, not the tiles. The weak points are internal corners, board joints and every pipe that passes through. Getting it right before tiling is far cheaper than opening a finished wall.
What is the best time to renovate a bathroom?
When products can be chosen and ordered before the build starts, and at a point in the year when the household can manage with one bathroom out of use. Lead times on tiles and brassware often decide the real start date. If there is only one bathroom in the house, plan how the household will cope before fixing a date.
What can a basement extension add to a house?
Abinger Construction Ltd creates new basements and renovates existing ones, with uses ranging from a relaxed lounge to a working laundry.
In Kew, a basement extension created a whole additional floor for the owners, and the rest of the property was transformed at the same time over a 24 month build. Basement projects carry more structural and permit work than most, so a clear written programme matters even more.
What to convert a basement into?
Anything that suits living below ground: a family room, cinema, gym, home office, guest bedroom, utility or laundry room. Rooms that need little daylight are the easiest fit. A bedroom is possible but brings extra rules on escape routes, light and ventilation.
Can you stay in your home while it is renovated?
Moving out is often unnecessary; Abinger Construction Ltd regularly builds around families who remain at home. Dust and debris are kept to the room in progress, while bathroom fitter Westcott everywhere else is left clean and usable.
Staying put is manageable when floors and walkways are covered and the site is left safe every evening. Sequencing the disruptive stages with care goes a long way. If there is a second bathroom, a refit barely touches daily routine.
Abinger Construction Ltd runs each Reigate project through one dedicated project manager. Ring 01306 252266 to arrange waterproofing and tanking.
Abinger Construction Ltd
The Atrium Business Centre, 4 Curtis Road, Dorking, England, RH4 1XA
Phone: 01306 252266
Website: www.abinger-construction.co.uk
Work carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee, subject to terms and conditions.