Water ingress is a type of damp or flooding in your home, caused by outside water crossing a barrier such as the wall and entering your home.

Most commonly, we see damaged rainwater goods that are misdirecting water onto the walls, doors or windows, and elevated ground levels that bridge the damp proof course allowing ground water to soak into the bricks.

We highly recommend all building managers and homeowners keep an eye on the condition of their gutters and downpipes, keeping them clear from debris and fixing any breakages. But when it comes to elevated ground levels as the culprit for water ingress, it’s not always as easy as digging back the soil…

Rectifying elevated ground levels with Geo-Drain

As in the case at Waterloo Lodge, elevated ground levels caused lateral water ingress to around 150mm above the internal floor level.

The homeowner was alerted to the problem by the presence of black mould, hygroscopic salt deposits and dampness in the kitchen.

To rectify the problem, alongside internal remedial measures where we applied damp proofing membrane, we recommended and carried out the installation of Delta Geo-Drain Quattro. This is a unique drainage protection system and external waterproofing membrane that works with other remedial materials to form an effective drainage system, redirecting any ground or rainwater away from the external wall surfaces.

The result of the groundwork is really quite impressive, we think! The Geo-Drain has completely eliminated the cause of the water ingress, preventing any future damp problems, and not only is it

Water ingress is a type of damp or flooding in your home, caused by outside water crossing a barrier such as the wall and entering your home.

Most commonly, we see damaged rainwater goods that are misdirecting water onto the walls, doors or windows, and elevated ground levels that bridge the damp proof course allowing ground water to soak into the bricks.

We highly recommend all building managers and homeowners keep an eye on the condition of their gutters and downpipes, keeping them clear from debris and fixing any breakages. But when it comes to elevated ground levels as the culprit for water ingress, it’s not always as easy as digging back the soil…

Rectifying elevated ground levels with Geo-Drain

As in the case at Waterloo Lodge, elevated ground levels caused lateral water ingress to around 150mm above the internal floor level.

The homeowner was alerted to the problem by the presence of black mould, hygroscopic salt deposits and dampness in the kitchen.

To rectify the problem, alongside internal remedial measures where we applied damp proofing membrane, we recommended and carried out the installation of Delta Geo-Drain Quattro. This is a unique drainage protection system and external waterproofing membrane that works with other remedial materials to form an effective drainage system, redirecting any ground or rainwater away from the external wall surfaces.

The result of the groundwork is really quite impressive, we think! The Geo-Drain has completely eliminated the cause of the water ingress, preventing any future damp problems, and not only is it