Survey the existing conditions
Wall and floor construction, junctions, drainage and the route of water ingress inform the assessment. Existing finishes can hide defects or previous treatments.
Explain whether you want to control damp in a storage space or need performance suitable for another use.
Barrier protection and drainage
Barrier systems aim to resist water entry. Drained systems manage incoming water through a designed route. These approaches need proper junction details and, where relevant, maintenance provisions.
ThinkDRY’s existing service information includes basement waterproofing and tanking. The specific system, design responsibility and work offered for your property should be confirmed in the quotation.
Know the scope before work starts
Ask what is included at walls, floors, penetrations and stairs, whether drainage or pumps are involved, and who is responsible for maintenance.
A damp survey enquiry does not imply a full basement conversion service.
What a basement survey needs to distinguish
A lower-ground space may have lateral water entry, floor-junction moisture, condensation or leaking services. Record the first wet point, its timing and the external ground levels. The intended use of the room affects the scope to discuss.
An injected wall course is not a complete system for below-ground water entry. Tanking, drainage and other waterproofing options require a construction-specific assessment.
Finishes and adjacent timber
Describe musty smells, affected plaster and visible timber deterioration. These observations help define access and further investigation. Agree relevant repairs and aftercare rather than assume a new coating makes every part of the room dry.
