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

At the heart of Manchester stands the magnificent Grade II* listed Reform Club, where Trace Basements was entrusted with a critical challenge: enabling modern commercial use of historic basement spaces while preserving irreplaceable architectural heritage. Our specialist team designed and implemented bespoke waterproofing solutions that respected the building's Victorian character while meeting contemporary restaurant requirements—demonstrating our commitment to sympathetic conservation in even the most prestigious historic structures.

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

Trace Basements were engaged to address waterproofing challenges in a historic Stockport commercial property being converted into a hair salon and cocktail bar. After initial work by another contractor proved inadequate for the complex multi-level below-ground structure, our team implemented a comprehensive cavity drainage waterproofing system. The project required specialised solutions to manage water ingress, control condensation in a high-humidity environment, and preserve the structural integrity while supporting the specific requirements of both businesses.

Dampness

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

Our integrated approach revealed the delicate moisture dynamics of this historic building, supporting informed conservation strategies for the Tate Liverpool team.

Structural Timber Repair

A Comprehensive Roof Structure Restoration

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

Timber Repair

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.

Waterproofing

Restoring Dry Conditions in a Canal-Side Manchester Apartment Basement

At this prestigious Manchester city centre apartment complex, residents had endured persistent flooding in their basement car park for years. With water regularly penetrating through the building's retaining wall from the adjacent canal, a specialised waterproofing solution was urgently required to restore functionality and peace of mind to the property's owners and occupants.

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Tanking failure, a sorry tale indeed

This blog post examines a case where a basement waterproofing system failed after a materials supplier reduced the scope of the initial waterproofing design put forward by the project Architect, and suggested a contractor to install measures. When the basement became damp, and in the words of the client, it became a sorry tale indeed.

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Newbuild Housing Development Cheshire

Trace designed and installed the waterproofing at this newbuild housing development, to provide a guaranteed and insured, warm dry space.

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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.

Timber repair

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

Clever structural timber repairs saved this failing five storey timber staircase from being replaced with a steel equivalent, saving the client over £100k on replacement with a new steel staircase

Basement waterproofing

Old Trafford Supporters Club

Trace became involved in this scheme at an early stage and produced the design, progressing this through to installation, fitting a comprehensive 'combined protection' waterproofing system to this ten storey hotel building.

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Large residential basement waterproofing and refurbishment

Trace were tasked with providing enhanced protection to this substantial residential basement ahead of a complete refurbishment project.

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Globe & Simpson Newbuild Basement Waterproofing

This new development was waterproofed with pre-applied external tanking membrane and concrete containing a waterproof admixture. Barrier tanking combined with an integrally waterproof structure can (and did) leak. Trace designed and installed internal cavity drainage to protect a habitable shower block area within the development.

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Manchester Stock Exchange Listed Basement Waterproofing

Trace were commissioned to design and install the basement waterproofing for this 900m2 footprint, grade 2 listed building in central Manchester, which is now the Stock Exchange Hotel. The project was undertaken on behalf of Gary Neville - Relentless Group

Structural timber repair

First White Cloth Hall Timber Repairs

Some of the oldest structural timber which we have had the opportunity to work with, grown over 600 years ago. A definite privilege.

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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.

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

In 2015 we received a somewhat unique request, to assist in the removal of glazing from the facade of a building, so that an outdoor digital screen could be integrated into the building. We were asked to design and construct the new weatherline of the building behind the screen. We were apparently referred on the project by Gary Neville after completing the waterproofing at the Old Trafford Supporters Club (Hotel Football) in Manchester.

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Listed Mill Basement Conversion to Commercial Space

This substantial mill building was converted to residential and commercial space, Trace joined the design team and produced a detailed waterproofing design with associated reports to address a number of complexities including ingress from the adjoining canal lock and a retained/original baling press.

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Remedial Waterproofing - Service Penetrations

This newbuild home suffered immediate and significant basement flooding, because of poor design/installation of numerous service penetrations (ventilation ducting and ground source heat pump pipework).

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Manchester Lamborghini Maserati Dealership

Super waterproofing for supercars. External waterproofing undertaken in December to a tight timescale, sucessfully by Trace.

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Flooded Apartments Insurance Claim

We took two basements flooding to a significant depth and created warm dry habitable space.

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

At the heart of Manchester stands the magnificent Grade II* listed Reform Club, where Trace Basements was entrusted with a critical challenge: enabling modern commercial use of historic basement spaces while preserving irreplaceable architectural heritage. Our specialist team designed and implemented bespoke waterproofing solutions that respected the building's Victorian character while meeting contemporary restaurant requirements—demonstrating our commitment to sympathetic conservation in even the most prestigious historic structures.

Waterproofing

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

Trace Basements were engaged to address waterproofing challenges in a historic Stockport commercial property being converted into a hair salon and cocktail bar. After initial work by another contractor proved inadequate for the complex multi-level below-ground structure, our team implemented a comprehensive cavity drainage waterproofing system. The project required specialised solutions to manage water ingress, control condensation in a high-humidity environment, and preserve the structural integrity while supporting the specific requirements of both businesses.

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