Close the path the water used

Waterproofingafter water damage

Membranes, barriers, and wet-room detailing so new finishes are not a second claim. We waterproof after the structure is dry — not over a still-wet assembly.

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Waterproof membrane applied after water damage

Request waterproofing

After a flood, or to prevent the next one.

Why rebuild without waterproofing fails

Hanging drywall over the same leak path invites the next atmospheric river or shower failure

After dry-out

Waterproofing goes on a dry, sound substrate. We sequence it after moisture goals.

Wet rooms

Showers and baths get membranes — not paint on damp board.

Basements

Interior barriers and detailing where seepage found a path.

Same ticket

Specified while walls are open, built by the crew that saw the flood.

Waterproofing we install

Prevention as part of restoration

Showers and baths

  • Pan and wall membranes
  • Niches and curb detailing
  • After a failed surround
  • Tile over a proper assembly

Basements

  • Interior moisture barriers
  • After seepage or sump events
  • Coordination with drainage
  • Finished-suite protection

Kitchens and laundry

  • Wet-area detailing at sinks
  • Behind appliances that leaked
  • Floor transitions
  • Not a substitute for a plumber’s repair

What waterproofing is not

  • Not a delay of extraction
  • Not mould cover-up
  • Not exterior foundation excavation unless scoped
  • Written scope before we install

Dry first. Then close the path.

Waterproofing is phase two of restoration. We confirm the structure is dry, repair substrate, install membranes, then finish tile, drywall, or paint.

  • Verify moisture readings on the assembly
  • Repair substrate and detailing
  • Install membranes and barriers as specified
  • Finish the room so it is waterproof and complete
Wet-room waterproofing before tile in Vancouver

Waterproofing after water damage in Greater Vancouver

Insurance often pays to restore what was there. While walls are open you can choose a better wet-room assembly — that is a written upgrade, not a surprise invoice. Shield explains both options.

Basement waterproofing after repeated atmospheric river floods is one of the highest-value prevention steps we see. Ask for it on the same project as dry-out.

Customer stories

What our clients say

109 reviews

Meticulous, quick and ready to support when needed! They were incredible and onsite right away for a minor flooding we had, gave their opinion and recommendations on next steps. Highly recommend.

Gesua Mottillo

Mackage, Vancouver

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FAQ

Waterproofing FAQ

Shield — waterproofing across Greater Vancouver.

Do you waterproof before or after drying?

After. Membranes go on a dry, sound substrate. We sequence waterproofing after moisture goals, then finish tile or drywall.

Can I upgrade the shower membrane while walls are open?

Yes. Insurance typically restores what was there. A better wet-room assembly is a written upgrade on the same project.

Do you excavate foundations?

Interior moisture barriers and wet-room membranes are our restoration scope. Exterior excavation is only if separately specified after inspection.

Which areas do you serve?

Yes. We serve Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Surrey, Coquitlam, and surrounding Greater Vancouver communities within ~50 km.

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Waterproofing as part of restoration — Greater Vancouver

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