Most waterproofing calls we get in Delhi start with a stain on someone else's ceiling. In builder floors and apartment blocks, a leaking bathroom on one floor shows up as a damp patch, peeling paint or dripping water in the flat below. Neighbours get involved, plumbers get called, and the same patch comes back after every repaint. Solving it properly means finding exactly where the water is coming from, then using the right waterproof coating for that spot.

Find the source before choosing a coating

A damp patch can come from several places, and each needs a different fix:

Likely sourceHow it shows upTypical fix
Leaking pipe inside the wall or floorDamp even in dry weather, often near fittingsPlumbing repair first
Failed bathroom waterproofingDamp below showers and floor traps, worse after useRemove tiles, apply membrane, retile
Gaps around floor traps and pipesRings of damp around a pointSeal and detail the penetration
Rain through external wallsDamp after rain on outer wallsCrack repair and exterior coating
Groundwater in basementsDamp at base of walls and slabCrystalline or cementitious system

We check with a moisture meter, look at the pattern and timing of the damp, and sometimes run a water test in the bathroom above. Coating the wrong surface is the most common waste of money in waterproofing.

Bathrooms and wet areas

Tiles and grout aren't waterproof. Water gets through grout lines and cracked tiles into the screed below. The fix is a waterproofing membrane under the tiles:

  1. Tiles and screed are removed down to the slab.
  2. Floor traps and pipe penetrations are sealed with collars or detailing.
  3. A flexible cementitious or liquid waterproof coating is applied to the floor and taken up the walls, usually 150 to 300 mm, and higher behind showers.
  4. A ponding test holds water on the floor for a day or more to confirm there are no leaks.
  5. The floor is screeded and retiled.

Water tanks

Overhead and underground tanks in Delhi homes and buildings often leak through cracks and joints. For drinking water tanks, we use waterproof coatings certified as safe for potable water, and the tank is flushed before refilling.

Basements

Basement damp usually comes from groundwater pressing against the outside of the walls. From inside, that's the "negative side", so coatings that simply sit on the surface can be pushed off. Crystalline waterproofing, which reacts inside the concrete to block capillaries, and specialised cementitious systems work better there. Active leaks through cracks are sealed first by injection.

External walls

Hairline cracks in plaster let rain in, which shows as damp inside after the monsoon. Cracks are opened and filled, then an elastomeric waterproof coating that stretches over small movements is applied. It keeps rain out while letting the wall breathe.

FAQs

Can a bathroom be waterproofed without removing tiles?

Clear sealers can reduce seepage through grout for a while, but a lasting fix normally needs a membrane under the tiles.

How long does bathroom waterproofing take?

Usually several days, including the ponding test and retiling.

Is the tank coating safe for drinking water?

We use products certified for potable water in drinking water tanks.

Call +91-8755475716 or send photos of the damp area on WhatsApp. More details are on our waterproofing page.

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