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Roofing & Waterproofing

General Waterproofing Contracting in Knysna

Comprehensive damp proofing, subterranean wall tanking, and structural moisture barriers engineered for Knysna's unique terrain.

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Professional waterproofing application on concrete slab

Stop Damp, Leaks & Moisture Intrusion Across Knysna

With Knysna's steep hillsides, high water tables, and dense coastal indigenous forests, moisture intrusion is one of the biggest threats to residential structures.

The Restorers provides full-scope waterproofing solutions, from damp-proof course (DPC) injection to subterranean retaining wall tanking, chimney flashings, and shower basin waterproofing. We diagnose the root cause of water penetration rather than just covering up paint bubbles.

Specialized Solutions for Hillside & Waterfront Properties

Properties built into Knysna's steep hillsides (such as in Simola, Paradise, and Upper Old Place) frequently suffer from hydrostatic water pressure behind retaining walls. Meanwhile, waterfront homes in Leisure Isle and Belvidere encounter capillary rising damp. Our team applies multi-barrier chemical DPC injections, crystalline slurry coatings, and drainage tanking systems to keep foundations bone-dry.

Rising Damp Remediation: Chemical injection systems that create an impenetrable barrier inside masonry to stop rising moisture.

Wet Area Damp-Proofing: Tanking systems for showers, bathrooms, and laundry areas prior to tiling, ensuring zero leak leaks.

Retaining Wall Tanking: Heavy-duty waterproof coatings applied to the soil-facing side of brick and concrete walls to stop lateral damp.

Our Waterproofing Process

We apply industry-standard damp-proofing protocols to permanently isolate water from your building's structure.

01

Moisture Diagnosis

We map the affected area using digital moisture meters to locate the source of leaks or ground water ingress.

02

Stripping & Cleaning

We strip salt-damaged plaster, clean concrete, and grind joints to prepare the bare brick or masonry surface.

03

Chemical Treatment

We apply salt-neutralising washes and inject silicone creams or apply cementitious waterproofing slurries.

04

Re-Plaster & Finish

We re-plaster the walls using specialized plaster mixes containing waterproofing additives to prevent reoccurrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our services in Knysna? Here are answers to some of the common inquiries we receive.

How do you treat rising damp in older Knysna brick homes? ↓

We remove salt-contaminated plaster to 300mm above the damp line, inject a high-grade silane/siloxane chemical damp-proof course directly into the masonry bed joints, and re-plaster using a specialized salt-retarding waterproof additive.

Can you waterproof hillside retaining walls that back onto living areas? ↓

Yes. We apply negative-side crystalline slurry waterproofing systems that penetrate concrete capillaries, combined with sub-surface drainage checks to relieve hydrostatic pressure behind the wall.

Do you offer warranties on waterproofing work? ↓

Yes, all our structural waterproofing and damp proofing installations come with workmanship and product guarantees backed by leading South African waterproofing manufacturers.

Request a Free Inspection & Quote

Get in touch to schedule a damp-proofing inspection. We will identify the source of the damp and provide a written estimate.