Manchester Stock Exchange Listed Basement Waterproofing

Landmark Manchester Listed Building: Sympathetic Waterproofing Solution for Historic Reform Club

Trace Basements delivered specialised waterproofing solutions for the Grade II* listed Reform Club in Manchester, enabling basement conversion to restaurant space while preserving architectural heritage. Our conservation-sensitive approach included comprehensive moisture mapping and targeted treatments for the two-level basement's perimeter walls and light wells. Working alongside conservation officers and planning consultants, we achieved full regulatory approval from Manchester City Council. This project exemplifies our expertise in balancing modern commercial requirements with historic preservation principles in significant heritage buildings.

Historic Stockport Property: Multi-Level Waterproofing Solution for Commercial Conversion

Specialist waterproofing intervention for a historic multi-level commercial property in Stockport's old town. Trace Basements implemented advanced cavity drainage solutions to overcome complex below-ground challenges, enabling successful conversion into a hair salon and cocktail bar while addressing high-humidity requirements and preserving structural integrity.

Specialised Moisture Investigation at Tate Liverpool: Advanced Diagnostic Techniques in Heritage Conservation

Comprehensive damp assessment of Tate Liverpool's historic Royal Albert Dock building using advanced thermal imaging, drone surveys, and precision moisture testing.

A Comprehensive Roof Structure Restoration

Discover how our expert team restored and reinforced the deteriorating roof structure of a historic stable building, implementing modern structural solutions while preserving its heritage character.

Addressing Failed Beam Repairs in a Historic Farmhouse

When a historic oak beam supporting a stone farmhouse began to fail, our skilled team stepped in to provide a lasting solution where others had fallen short.

Restoring Dry Conditions in a Canal-Side Manchester Apartment Basement

Discover how our specialist waterproofing team resolved persistent flooding issues in a Manchester apartment building's basement car park caused by adjacent canal water pressure, implementing an innovative drainage solution while preserving structural integrity.

Tanking failure, a sorry tale indeed

When a materials supplier altered the waterproofing design, one homeowner faced costly remedial work to fix their flooding basement. Learn about this cautionary tale

Newbuild Housing Development Cheshire

Combined external, internal and podium deck waterproofing at this residential development in Cheshire.

Basement Electrical Services Bemco Room for an Apartment Building

Discover how we eliminated risk in an electrical meter room by implementing expert waterproofing solutions for sensitive equipment, two stories underground against an earth-retaining wall.

Saving our client £130,000 on a replacement staircase. Princess House, Manchester

Clever structural timber repairs saved this five storey timber staircase from being replaced with a steel equivalent, saving the client £100k+

Old Trafford Supporters Club

Trace designed and installed a full 'combined protection' waterproofing system for a ten-storey hotel, starting from the early project stages.

Large residential basement waterproofing and refurbishment

Globe & Simpson Newbuild Basement Waterproofing

This new development was waterproofed installed with a pre-applied external tanking membrane, and a water-tight admixture was included within the reinforced concrete structure. Barrier tanking combined with an integrally waterproof structure can still leak, and internal cavity drainage was required to protect a habitable shower block area.

First White Cloth Hall Timber Repairs

Structural timber repairs involving knitting back together a number of oak trusses which had been removed from this grade 2* listed building, dating back to the early 17,00's

Unknown Timber Frame Gains Listed Status, Uncovered by Trace - PCA Project of the Year

An unknown timber frame wattle & daub historic building, concealed by render but exposed by Trace when investigating reported damp issues. Timber frame repairs were specified and the building gained listed status, with Trace agreeing and managing repairs to completion with the local authority Conservation Officer and other project stakeholders.

Waterproofing behind a Digital Media Screen - PCA Project of the Year

Trace designed and re-constructed the waterproof line of the building behind the screen, including insulation and vapour barrier to comply with building regulations.

Listed Mill Basement Conversion to Commercial Space

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Remedial Waterproofing - Service Penetrations

Manchester Lamborghini Maserati Dealership

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Flooded Apartments Insurance Claim

Two apartments within a mill conversion included basements levels, treated with rudimentary mastic asphalt tanking, applied over an inadequate floor structure, resulted in flooding to almost a metre deep. Trace were asked to devise a remedial waterproofing system, which we then installed.