Basement tanking
A continuous membrane barrier around the basement walls and slab that keeps groundwater out of the structure.
Basement waterproofing and tanking in Dubai
Below ground, water pushes in from every side. In coastal and high water table areas of the UAE, a basement needs a continuous waterproof barrier that is designed in from the start. We design and install below-ground waterproofing for towers, villas, malls and infrastructure.
Basement tankingBlind Side WaterproofingInjection systemsExpansion joints
Basement waterproofing
Below-ground systems we install
Since 1986, Western International has completed more than 2,500 projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Blind Side Waterproofing (BSW)
For walls cast against piling or a neighbouring structure, where the outside face cannot be reached later. The membrane goes in first and the concrete is poured against it.
Injection systems
Injection solutions that seal cracks, stop leaks and stabilise existing structures.
Expansion joint systems
Joints designed and treated to accommodate movement in the structure without letting water through.
Concrete protection
Specialised products and methods that safeguard below-ground concrete from environmental and chemical damage.
Membranes and protection boards
EPDM, PVC and HDPE membranes for basements, protected by HDPE boards during backfilling.
Materials
Membranes and systems we use
EPDM membranesPVC membranesHDPE membranesAPP and SBS bituminous membranesHot and cold fluid-applied systemsHDPE protection boardsInjection resins
We are proud to represent the world's best waterproofing manufacturers in the Middle East, and our site teams are trained in every aspect of the systems they install.
2,500+Projects completed
1986Founded in Dubai
UAE & KSAWhere we work
100%Client satisfaction
Questions
Basement waterproofing: common questions
What is basement tanking?
Tanking means wrapping the below-ground structure in a continuous waterproof membrane, under the slab and up the walls, so groundwater cannot get in.
What is Blind Side Waterproofing?
It is used where a basement wall is cast against piling, shoring or a neighbouring building, so the outside of the wall can never be reached. The membrane is installed on the retaining side first, and the concrete is poured directly against it.
Can you fix a basement that is already leaking?
Often, yes. Injection systems can seal cracks and stop leaks in existing structures. Contact us with details of the problem and we will advise on the right approach.
Get a quote for your project
Send us the drawings or describe the problem. One of our engineers will get back to you.