If you are currently facing a water seepage problem in your home and not sure how to go about rectifying it on your own, the next step to take would be to contact an experienced and licensed waterproofing contractor to help you resolve these waterproofing problems. Your home is your greatest asset and utmost care should be given to it to ensure its conditions are well-maintained in the long run. It is important to engage a certified waterproofing contractor who can provide insights and propose the most appropriate treatments to rectify the various waterproofing problems promptly.
It might bring about more problems if an inexperienced contractor is engaged and poor quality of workmanship is rendered. More often than not, home owners find themselves left to deal with the persisting leakage problems as the contractors have not done a high-quality repair work and did not provide warranty after. With this, home owners end up spending even more time and money to rectify the problems which were unresolved. There might even be a risk of new leakages surfacing due to the poor repair works. Over the years, we have heard many clients share their unfortunate encounters and hence, it is also important to weigh quality and cost when you engage waterproofing contractors to rectify your waterproofing problems.
So what are some factors you need to consider when hiring a waterproofing contractor? In this article, we will discuss some of the pointers to keep in mind when you are considering to engage a waterproofing contractor to rectify your leakages promptly.
Things to look out for in a waterproofing company
1. Is the company certified or licensed?
It is vital to carry out proper background checks on contractors before engaging them to carry out any waterproofing repair works. Although it could be tempting to proceed with the quotation offering the lowest price, it is more important to ensure that the contractor is licensed and has the respective credentials to carry out the waterproofing works to mitigate any potential risks.
2. What waterproofing services do they provide?
Although waterproofing is a niche specialty, it includes various forms and types with their respective methods of application, etc. It is important for you to research and check in with the contractor the exact types of waterproofing repair work they provide to make sure they are competent in repairing the leakage problem you are facing. Share photos of your leakages with them to get their advice or even arrange an on-site inspection to accurately diagnose the problem before they recommend the appropriate treatments. At SWC Construction, our area of specialty lies in waterproofing services for all sorts of leakages such as roof leakages, bathroom toilet leakage, basement leakage, swimming pool leakage as well as leakages within ceilings, walls or floors within a building itself. Spanning across residential (HDB, condominiums and landed properties) to commercial buildings (offices, shopping malls), we offer waterproofing treatments for basements, floors, walls, ceilings, roof and many more.
3. How experienced is the company?
It is crucial to ensure that the waterproofing contractor you plan to engage is a competent one. It is very common for home owners to reach out to multiple contractors to seek for various perspectives and also to gain insights on the repair costs. When it comes to cost, it is inevitable to be drawn to the cheapest option. Throughout these years in the waterproofing field, many owners have shared with us their encounters with inexperienced contractors who have offered below-market price to secure the project but the leakages persisted and no rectifications were carried out to stop the leakages. With this, home owners end up spending double the amount to re-engage another contractor. The whole repair process ended up being costly and time-consuming. From this, one learning point to take home is that we should never skimp when it comes to building maintenance and repairs. When enquiring on the services and experiences for similar leakage issues, do not hesitate to ask the contractor for more information and elaboration, especially if the repair is more complicated or technical and you require more explanation in order to gain a clearer understanding.
4. Quality Assurance and Warranty
In the waterproofing industry, it is a common practice to provide reasonable warranty for the waterproofing works rendered, this serves as a protection to the home owners as well as our promise to ensure quality workmanship and efforts to help our clients solve their leakage problems. At SWC Construction, we provide warranty ranging from 1 to 10 years depending on the scale and scope of works.
5. Reviews and Credentials
While researching on the waterproofing contractor, it is important to take some time to read their online reviews and credentials. This way, you can gain insights to the contractor’s past projects, testimonials and overall reputation. Simply perform a Google search on the company to visit their website In addition, you may ask around your family or peers who have had experiences with the respective waterproofing contractors to see what they have to say about the businesses.
Why SWC Construction?
SWC Construction is a Building and Construction Authority (BCA) certified and approved BCA waterproofing contractor with more than 20 years of experience in the waterproofing industry. We are a team of waterproofing specialists who are dedicated to providing quality workmanship to rectify all waterproofing problems and reduce inconvenience to you – our valued home owners.
Our area of specialty lies in waterproofing services for all sorts of leakages such as roof leakages, bathroom toilet leakage, basement leakage, swimming pool leakage as well as leakages within ceilings, walls or floors within a building itself. Spanning across residential (HDB, condominiums and landed properties) to commercial buildings (offices, shopping malls), we offer waterproofing treatments which are non-invasive to minimise inconvenience but at the same time, effectively rectify all your leakage problems in basements, floors, walls, ceilings, roof and many more.
It is of our top priority to investigate thoroughly, identify the actual sources and carry out professional tested-and-proven solutions to help stop the seepages promptly. Contact us today for a non-obligatory on-site consultation to solve all your leakage problems.