With unpredictable and harsh weather patterns being experienced right across Australia, a basement waterproofing specialist recommends homeowners address belowground water leaks, not only to boost the usability of their spaces, but also enhance the value of their properties in today’s housing market.

It comes at a time where household budgets are feeling the pinch due to rising costs of living, forcing many residents to choose low-or-no cost forms of entertainment within the family home.

Dryspace Solutions Managing Director, Jamie Stone is all too familiar with the long-held myth that basement water leaks are an accepted inconvenience across the country.

Offering his company’s services as a means of quashing such beliefs, by providing a fully guaranteed ‘Dryspace’ alternative, courtesy of nearly 200 years of global product development.

“We rely on proven Newton Waterproofing systems, which are highly adaptable and can be customised to suit the unique layout of any basement,” stated Mr Stone.

“Many of these systems have already been successfully implemented in homes across Australia, with proven effectiveness against water ingress.

“Globally, Newton Waterproofing are acknowledged as foremost experts in the industry, having contributed to the advancement of products and services for nearly two centuries. The company also assisted to develop the blueprint for existing compliance under the British Standard for waterproofing.

“Basement conversions can ensure multi-functional spaces, the potential to create living spaces for multi-generational families; or even as an additional source of rental revenue.

“Importantly, this means bringing the basement up to a habitable standard, clear of water leaks of any kind.”

A Brisbane Success Story

The Beecham family in Brisbane endured 40-plus years of water leak frustration, seeing the lower level of their Paddington home slowly deteriorate, due to continued bouts of torrential summer rains.

When Dryspace Solutions began their assessment, they uncovered both the extent of the damage, while gaining valuable insight into the ongoing water ingress issues.

“It was a constant source of aggravation and irritation; we were beyond ourselves and didn’t know what to do,” confirmed homeowner Patty Beecham.

“In our mind we’d done everything! We’d done outside drainage, we’d put in spoon drains, we’d implemented bigger and bigger drains, and it was still flooding.

“Yet that wasn’t the issue! It wasn’t coming in from outside, it was coming up from underground through a number of natural springs, which Jamie and the Dryspace team were able to pinpoint.

“We’re in a very hilly area of Paddington on a cut and fill block, so it was never done properly. Water eventually finds a way through and unfortunately that was via our lower-level bedroom area.

Eliminating Health Hazards

“When the Dryspace team removed the lino it was horrendous. The smell was terrible and the build-up of mould was disgusting. It was embarrassing to think my grandchild was living in this bedroom,” added Patty.

“Even some of the hardwood studs and wall fittings had rotted and had to be replaced, so a major rebuild ensued but well worth it, considering the potential for major health and safety issues.”

Twelve months on and numerous rain events since a Newton Cavity Drain system was installed by the Dryspace Solutions team, and not one single leak has been evidenced by the Beechams.

“Dryspace Solutions has given us our life back!”

“They’ve given us peace of mind and provided us the ability to enjoy our home again!

“If you have a water leak issue, don’t just put up with it as you don’t need to anymore.

“Technology has changed, innovation has changed and it can be fixed!

Proven Performance

All Dryspace Solutions designs and builds uphold world-class structural standards, guided by Mr Stone’s expertise as a Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW). His advanced qualifications, coupled with more than 20 years of industry experience and recognition through multiple awards, ensure rigorous compliance and innovative solutions in every project.

DrySpace Solutions has been responsible for bringing absolute peace-of-mind to more than 500 families and countless business owners across Australia, through its end-to-end basement and belowground rectification service.

Every project delivered by the company meets exemplary structural standards, drawing on Mr Stone’s internationally recognised qualifications, plus more than two decades of industry expertise.

This combination ensures each design and build is both compliant with global regulations and at the forefront of innovation.