General questions
Are you a licensed contractor?
Yes, we are fully licensed.
How far up the walls do you waterproof?
We usually waterproof up to 100mm around the perimeter of the room in wet areas. Full walls are required in shower areas, we usually waterproof up to 2-metres in height.
What is the timeframe for your product to cure?
Typically, there is a 24-hour drying period. However, on decks and patios curing takes two days, after the final application.
When do we receive our certificates?
At Blake's Waterproofing, we Email Certificates upon receipt of your final payment.
Can we email you our plans or a rough drawing (mud map) of our job?
Yes. Please email us as many details about your situation as you can. It will give us more insight into the task, allowing us to provide you with a more accurate price in your quote.
Preparation
Should the shower screen be set on the inside of hob?
Do we need to put tile underlay on timber flooring?
Do we need to install door angles on timber floors?
Should we put flashing around walls on top of decks where waterproofing is required?
Is it advisable to waterproof retaining walls prior to backfilling?
When preparing retaining walls, how much space do you need to have to get behind the wall for you to waterproof?
If you can get behind your retaining wall with ease, then there is substantial space for us to get behind it and waterproof. (min 600mm)