High-rise societies in Noida and Greater Noida West share a common set of water problems. Bathrooms and balconies leak into flats below. Sewage treatment plant tanks corrode and seep. Swimming pools lose water, and basements and water tanks develop leaks within a few years of handover. RWAs and residents usually deal with these one complaint at a time. A proper survey and the right coating for each structure can fix them for much longer.

Bathroom and balcony leaks

Leaks from a flat's bathroom or balcony into the flat below are among the most common complaints in societies. Balconies are often overlooked. Rainwater collects on them, and if the slope, drain or waterproofing is poor, it seeps through to the ceiling below.

The fix follows the same principle for both:

  1. remove tiles and screed in the leaking area
  2. correct the slope towards the drain
  3. seal the drain outlet and any pipe penetrations
  4. apply a flexible waterproof membrane, taken up the walls and door thresholds
  5. run a ponding test
  6. screed and retile

Sewage treatment plant tanks

Society STPs are concrete tanks holding sewage. Sewage gives off hydrogen sulphide gas, which forms acid on concrete surfaces above the water line and slowly eats the concrete away. Ordinary waterproof coatings don't survive this. STP tanks need chemical resistant linings that handle both the sewage and the acidic conditions above it. Before coating, corroded concrete and exposed steel must be repaired.

Swimming pools

Society pools that keep losing water may have leaks at the pool shell, pipe entries, lights or skimmers. We check the likely leak points, repair cracks and joints, and apply a pool-grade waterproofing system before tiling or finishing.

Water tanks and basements

Overhead and underground drinking water tanks are repaired and coated with potable-water certified products. Basements that seep during the monsoon are treated from inside with injection for active leaks and crystalline or cementitious waterproofing.

Working with RWAs

For societies, we can:

  • survey common area structures such as tanks, STP, pool and basements
  • note defects by location, with photos
  • propose a phased plan based on urgency
  • coordinate with residents for work inside individual flats

If the builder is still responsible for defects, having a written record of problems helps committees in those discussions.

FAQs

Why does our balcony leak into the flat below only during rain?

Usually because of poor slope, a blocked or badly sealed drain, or failed waterproofing under the tiles. Rainwater collects and seeps through.

Can STP tanks be coated without shutting the plant for long?

Tanks have to be emptied and cleaned. We plan the work with the STP operator, often one tank or chamber at a time.

Will a coating stop our pool losing water?

If the loss is through the shell or joints, a proper repair and waterproofing system will. Leaks in pipework need plumbing repairs.

Call +91-8755475716 or fill in the form below to arrange a survey. More details are on our waterproofing page.

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