The 5 crucial reasons to damp-proof an underground car park

Space is at a premium across the length and breadth of London. Buildings are sometimes built many stories high to try and maximise what space is available, while many construction sites dig well below ground level, looking to add further facilities and availability to the project that they are working on. Quite often, this will include a large property containing apartments, having an underground car park offering somewhere safe for residents to leave their vehicles.

However, there is far more to simply providing a hole in the ground to drive in and out of each day. Underground parking should be afforded the same respect as an apartment when it comes to damp proofing. Much of England’s capital city is built on clay, containing high volumes of water, while the many underwater tributaries from the Thames create other issues to consider. Looking for a professional team that can deliver among the best basement tanking London can provide is a great step forward, as we examine the 5 crucial reasons to damp-proof an underground car park.

1. The basement tanking experts, incidentally, are London Damp Proofing, who will accommodate all requirements for excluding moisture from the parking lot. We will protect the structural integrity of the build and ensure that dampness is eliminated so that it doesn’t form cracks and compromise the stability of the whole site. Materials are safe from damp once the area has been treated correctly.
2. Those who purchase an apartment in such a property want to ensure that their vehicles are safe from harm. While employing security is the right measure to deter intruders, nobody wants damp and moisture to start to affect the condition of their set of wheels, which could be prone to rust in such circumstances. Personal belongings can also be damaged by floods, which are a possibility without basement wall moisture protection being in place.
3. It is not unusual for those who live in the building to want to spend as little time as possible below ground, with some feeling the effects of claustrophobia. Their reluctance is likely to be increased if a car park hasn’t been damp-proofed, as it can become unhealthy as mould and mildew grow and cause health issues, which is reason enough to have the work done.
4. Keeping the underground accommodation for vehicles dry will increase its air quality, which might be carried out by using basement tanking systems, preventing damp and moisture from intruding. A more pleasant atmosphere can be used as a selling point to those considering moving in.
5. Once a property is completed, the last thing the owners want is to continually call back the contractors to put things right. Getting things in place initially saves a lot of time and trouble, which includes using a professional family-owned team like London Damp Roofing to do the job.

Anyone involved in the planning of a new site can call us at any time on 020 7593 8030 so that we can arrange a visit and provide our best advice.