Below-ground waterproofing systems must remain continuous across joints, penetrations, transitions and changes in construction.
Small installation defects can create direct pathways for water ingress and may remain undiscovered until the structure is occupied.
UKRS provides independent inspection and integrity testing services to help identify defects before waterproofing systems are covered or concealed.
Waterproofing should be considered throughout the design and construction process rather than inspected only after completion. Our services can be incorporated into the project quality plan to provide independent review at critical stages.
UKRS can inspect systems including:
Our inspections may cover:
The appropriate integrity testing method is selected according to the waterproofing product, jointing method, system configuration and site conditions.
Testing may include appropriate non-destructive or localised assessment methods, subject to product compatibility and access.
Where defects are identified:
Testing cannot compensate for an unsuitable design or incomplete installation. It should form part of a coordinated design, installation and quality assurance process.
Typical inspection stages include:
Review of the waterproofing design, product information, substrate requirements and critical details.
Inspection of the first completed areas to confirm that the agreed installation standard has been established.
Inspection of joints, penetrations, interfaces and completed membrane areas before covering.
Review of the accessible completed system, outstanding repairs and installer quality records.
Preparation of a photographic inspection or integrity testing report.
Our reports may include:
UKRS supports waterproofing works for:
Contact UKRS before waterproofing works commence so that inspection stages can be coordinated with the construction programme.
