Polyurethane injections

Leaks sealed from inside the crack, without demolition.

We inject polyurethane resin into wet cracks, joints and penetrations in basements, slabs and tanks. Mostly after-sales work on buildings: the problem is localised and must be solved without redoing the whole waterproofing.

Rendering of a polyurethane injection: wall in section with its rebar, packers in the crack, resin coming out and the hose connected Wall against soil · crack sealed with polyurethane
01When

When is injection worth assessing?

When water comes in at a specific point or line. If the leak is widespread, the whole waterproofing probably needs review.

Wet cracks

Cracks in concrete walls or slabs that drip, run or leave stains after rain.

Construction joints

The joint between two concrete pours is one of the most common water paths.

Walls against soil

Basements, storage rooms and car parks where water pushes in from outside.

Penetrations and special points

Ducts, pipes and anchors that pass through concrete and leave a path around them.

02Process

A controlled repair, not a blind application

  1. 1

    Diagnosis

    Where the water comes in, at what pressure, and the condition of the concrete.

  2. 2

    Drilling pattern

    Position and angle of each hole to cross the crack, alternating sides.

  3. 3

    Injection

    In stages, reading how the material responds to decide when to continue or stop.

  4. 4

    Finishing

    Packer removal, sealing of the holes and surface cleaning.

03Real job

A real injection job, start to finish

Car park slabs with cracks leaking from the level above. We injected in stages until the resin crossed the full slab thickness.

During injection: packers in the crack and resin appearing at the surface, a sign it has filled the crack.
1During injection: packers in the crack and resin appearing at the surface, a sign it has filled the crack.
The foam overflows along the crack: injection continues in stages until it crosses the full thickness.
2The foam overflows along the crack: injection continues in stages until it crosses the full thickness.
On the level above, the resin came out of the same crack: it crossed the whole slab and sealed it face to face.
3On the level above, the resin came out of the same crack: it crossed the whole slab and sealed it face to face.
Several cracks in the same slab treated in a single job.
4Several cracks in the same slab treated in a single job.
Finished: packers removed and holes sealed with mortar.
5Finished: packers removed and holes sealed with mortar.
Another finished area, ready to paint.
6Another finished area, ready to paint.
04FAQ

Before deciding on injection

Can you inject while the leak is active and water is flowing?

Yes. Polyurethane injection resins react with water: in a wet crack they form the foam that seals it. What changes with the flow rate is the resin and the injection pace.

What is the difference between a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic resin?

Hydrophobic resin reacts with water and forms a foam that, once cured, does not absorb water; it is typically used to stop leaks with running water. Hydrophilic resin absorbs water and forms a flexible gel or foam that swells with moisture and can shrink if the element dries, so it is used where it stays wet. The choice depends on how much water comes in, whether the crack moves and whether the wall stays dry or wet.

Is chipping or demolition needed?

No. Small holes are drilled along the crack or joint; afterwards the packers are removed and the holes sealed with mortar.

Does injection replace waterproofing?

No. It seals a specific water path. If water appears at many points or across a whole slab, assess the complete waterproofing before injecting point by point.

How is it priced?

It depends on the metres of crack or joint, the number of holes, access and flow rate. We quote after seeing the leak, in photos or on site.

05Assess

Tell us where the leak is

The more we know, the better our first answer. If you have photos or videos, send them on WhatsApp or reply to the confirmation email.