Luxury Basement Waterproofing Specialists
Waterproofing For Basements, Gyms, Cinemas & Wine Cellars.
Protecting Exceptional Homes Below Ground
Whether you're creating a home cinema, golf simulator, gym, wine cellar, swimming pool or additional living accommodation, your basement waterproofing design is one of the most important decisions made during construction.
Trace Basement Systems helps homeowners, architects and luxury house builders create dry, comfortable and protected basement spaces through expert waterproofing design, specification and installation support.
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Protect your investment
A luxury basement may contain six figures worth of finishes, furniture and equipment. The waterproofing design protects everything that follows.
Our Basements are designed before construction starts
Early involvement reduces risk and avoids costly design changes later.
Complete peace of mind
Designed in accordance with BS8102 and tailored to your property, site conditions and intended use.
Basement waterproofing for high value homes
It can also contain hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of finishes, furniture, equipment and personal possessions.
Unfortunately, once construction is complete, waterproofing problems are expensive and disruptive to rectify. By involving Trace at the design stage, you gain specialist advice that helps protect your investment from day one.
Specialist Basement Waterproofing Design
Ground conditions, water tables, site constraints and intended use all influence the most appropriate waterproofing solution. Trace designs systems in accordance with BS8102:2022, the British Standard for protection of below ground structures against water ingress.
Also see:
Type A Waterproofing
Barrier protection applied to the structure.
Type B Waterproofing
Structurally integral waterproof concrete systems.
Type C Waterproofing
Cavity drain membrane systems that manage and control water ingress.
Combined Protection
For many luxury basements, combined waterproofing systems provide enhanced levels of protection and long-term peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should basement waterproofing be designed?
Ideally during the early design stages before construction begins.
Can waterproofing be added later?
It can, but incorporating waterproofing into the original design is usually more effective and cost-efficient.
Do luxury basements require combined waterproofing systems?
Many high-value basements benefit from combined protection measures to provide additional resilience and peace of mind.
Working Alongside Architects & Design Teams
We regularly collaborate with:
- Architects
- Structural engineers
- Interior designers
- Luxury house builders
- Self builders
- Project managers
Our involvement helps ensure the waterproofing strategy integrates seamlessly with the overall design of the property.
Case studies
Working on some of best buildings in the region
We provide a single point of responsibility protecting all stakeholders.
We take full accountability for the waterproofing process, serving as a single point of responsibility to ensure seamless coordination and execution. This approach protects all stakeholders by minimising risk, eliminating communication gaps, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability throughout the project.
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Discuss Your Luxury Basement Project
Whether you're planning a cinema room, wine cellar, golf simulator, gym or additional living accommodation, our team can help develop the right waterproofing strategy from the outset.
Customer testimonials
“Trace completed all of the works identified in the main building to a very high standard’. ‘All of the lads on site have been excellent and it has been a pleasure to work with you all.”
Basil Scarsella
CEO, UK Power Networks