Waterproofing Laundry

Waterproofing your laundry room is done in the same manner as the rest of your home. When waterproofing your laundry room, we take into account the location of the washing machine and its connections, as this can often be where any water leaks will start and spread. Securing your washing machine in place and preventing the pipes from loosening or leaking will enhance your laundry room further to prevent water leaks and flooding.

Behind the Washing Machine

Securing the area behind the washing machine will prevent leaks and water spills from the pipes that are connected to your washing machine. The connections behind your washing machine are run through a larger hole that’s been drilled so that your waterlines can be attached to the washing machine. When the waterline becomes damaged, it can result in leaks behind the washing machine that also flow into the machine itself or worsen when you have the machine on and running. If you notice leaks underneath your washing machine, this could be indicative of a pipe leak behind your machine, which you’ll need to have repaired.

Pipes and Hoses

When waterproofing your laundry room, we will take a look at your pipes and hoses and check for any leaks, holes, cracks, or creases in the pipes and hoses. The pipes and hoses can naturally deteriorate over time and eventually break or burst after extensive use. Sometimes, your pipes and hoses will also require patch repairs, in which case one of our experts will seal them up and prevent any further water from leaking out of them and onto other areas of your laundry room.

Doors and Windows

We can also assist with securing and sealing the doors and windows in your laundry room. Since your laundry room has more humidity than other rooms in your home, due to laundry drying, it can easily serve as a breeding ground for mildew and mould to eventually accumulate. By sealing the doors and windows and around the edges, we can prevent moisture from the outside from getting in and vice versa. This will reduce the overall moisture levels in the room so that mildew and mould aren't able to grow as rapidly and humidity is only present whenever you’re drying clothes.

Mould Prevention

By waterproofing your laundry room, we can also effectively protect your home's interiors from the mould. Mould has a tendency to grow in damp and dark areas that are harder to see, including behind your washing machine. Where the pipes are connected can produce a breeding ground for mould to wither in because the outlets are buried and promote the perfect conditions. By sealing those areas and securing the pipes, we can prevent mould from building up, unknowingly and water from dripping out of the pipes. Mould prevention can reduce mould from spreading onto your clothes and getting into your machine, as well as the build-up of mildew on your clothes when they begin to dry. Mould prevention also reduces allergies and severe reactions.