So there you are, hesitantly searching for waterproofing applicators to find a solution for the leakage in your house, office, and any place where leaks can occur. It might be the first time you're facing leakage or leakage you already treated but again started leaking. This article will guide you in choosing the right waterproofing applicator, ensuring you get it done right the first time—and say goodbye to leaks for good.
If you search for waterproofing contractors or waterproofing applicators on Google, you will find hundreds of them with good reviews and claims to be the best in the game. But are they as good as they claim to be?
Trust us, we have been in the industry for years now, and we know the competition. New players are emerging out of nowhere, claiming to be waterproofing experts; they do everything to get that waterproofing work, but do they execute it properly? Out of every 15 leads we get, 6 of them are people who are searching for a new waterproofing applicator because the work done by the previous applicator was a fail!! So you be the judge here.
How do you figure out you are handing over your problem to an expert? Here, we bring five characteristics that we look at when we hire waterproofing subcontractors during the busy time of the year when our team is wholly scheduled, and we need a helping hand to cater to our customer demand.
Before we continue, I want you to keep a few points in mind and stick to them throughout your waterproofing journey:
1) Understand what kind of leakage you are facing (we have written a detailed blog on this one. You should consider reading it).
2) Take your time with choosing your waterproofing applicator; take your time! (Yes, I know how irritating that leakage is, but we are here searching for an applicator that can give you a long-term solution)
3) Once the work is done, give it some time. The affected area was in contact with water. It takes time to dry, especially at room temperature.
Now, without any further delay,
When it comes to experience, anyone can lie about it. It is fake till you make it. Things are going on in the Indian waterproofing market. We get dozens of waterproofing applicators calling in for projects. So, how do you understand if the applicator is experienced? This moment is where an understanding of what type of water leakage is causing the trouble comes in handy. Start asking them questions related to it, go through a few YouTube videos, and take a free consultancy from us to get an understanding of what kind of issue you are facing. Talking with a few of the applicators and spending some time on their website or socials will give you a raw idea of applicators' specialization.
Again, reviews can be faked positively or negatively. If you see a waterproofing contractor or applicator with 250 to 500 reviews and 4.8 to 5.0 ratings, trust us; it is a red flag. That kind of review can only be maintained by people who make someone post good reviews. Just go through our reviews. We invest a lot of time and money in customer service, but still, several people who are not even our clients post a 1-star review. The best option is to go through their bad reviews and read how they respond to them; this includes whether they are giving an explanation of what happened and whether they did anything to solve it, period. Reference is the best. Ask the people you know in your society whether they did any work. Most of the time, we give references in the culture of people who call us so they can talk with our customers.
Now, site visits and consultations are the point at which you start vetting your applicators. Ask them if they provide a site visit and a report because no leakage is too small to treat without a proper study and a report. Site visits with proper diagonalization are essential because if you face the same problem in the future and you are giving the work to someone else or the same applicator, they should know the reason that caused the leakage and what is causing the leak again. Also, keep this point in mind: "You don't determine the quality of the waterproofing work by, what product the applicator is applying but the root cause detection and waterproofing application determines the success of the work".
I am sorry for nagging throughout the blog. Still, we get a lot of calls from people complaining about different waterproofing applicators who promised them 5, 10, and, in some cases, lifetime warranties and guarantees. Still, when the problem appears again, they either don't pick up the call or make a bluff. Come on, guys, let's face a harsh reality here: we are dealing with water here, and water erodes anything and everything that comes in its way. And in India's harsh weather, there is no chance that waterproofing work can last up to 8 to 15 parts of the building, and applied chemicals will start wearing off. When an applicator promises a warranty or guarantee, think about whether it makes sense.
Lastly, pricing is where applicators trap their clients, and the sad part is that they fall for it. Most people look for a cheap quote and try to get the leakage solved. But sadly, that leakage is going to cost you a decent amount of money to solve it. But again, if you are trying to get it solved at a cheap cost, this will not just cost your money but also your time, health, and peace of mind. If you look at it from a different angle, you pay decent-priced applicators for the quality of the work they put in and don't have to worry for years.
We know how painful this process can be. Wet2Dry Solutions is a pan-Indian company, and we have to do this process every year after heavy rainfall. It is no easy job; thanks to our team, they quickly learned the trade of finding an excellent waterproofing applicator in each city.
Well, due to a high volume of work, we are not able to attend to all kinds of waterproofing; instead, we are now just focused on internal seepage, which helps us maintain quality and customer service. But do not worry at all; we are always happy to help make a call. We can give you a free consultation by phone. Well, all the best in finding the waterproofing applicator you're looking for.