Introduction: A Silent Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Imagine this: You’ve just invested in a new underground water tank for your Nairobi home — but six months later, it’s leaking, discolored, and surrounded by damp soil. Or worse, your septic tank is seeping into the ground and contaminating your compound.
This scenario is more common than you think. Thousands of Kenyans unknowingly risk water contamination, structural damage, and serious health hazards by skipping a critical step: professional waterproofing.
At Phemat Solutions Ltd, we help homeowners, institutions, and developers across Kenya avoid these costly consequences with advanced tank waterproofing solutions.
The Problem: What Happens When Tanks Aren’t Waterproofed Properly
Whether it’s a water tank or a septic tank, most are made of concrete — a porous material that absorbs water and allows slow leakage over time. Here’s what can go wrong:
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Cracks in concrete walls or bases due to soil pressure
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Contamination of drinking water from nearby waste or chemicals
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Leakage from septic tanks causing health and environmental hazards
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Weakening of surrounding foundation or soil structure
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Frequent maintenance or complete tank failure
In towns like Eldoret, Kitengela, and Nakuru, we’ve seen entire estates struggle with flooded compounds, foul smells, and water loss — all because tanks weren’t sealed properly.
The Professional Solution: Tank Waterproofing by Experts
Waterproofing a tank isn’t just slapping on paint — it’s an engineered system.
At Phemat Solutions Ltd, our process includes:
✅ Inspection of existing cracks, joints, and structural stability
✅ Surface preparation – cleaning, sanding, and removing efflorescence
✅ Application of waterproofing slurry – cementitious or polyurethane
✅ Joint and crack sealing with injection grouts or elastomeric sealants
✅ Protective coating to resist chemicals, pressure, and water absorption
We waterproof:
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Underground water tanks
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Elevated tanks (steel or concrete)
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Septic tanks and soak pits
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Concrete sumps and reservoirs
🛠️ Tools, Techniques & Expert Tip
We use products tested to withstand high hydrostatic pressure, like:
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SikaTop Seal 107 (cement-based waterproof slurry)
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Polyurethane grouting for active leakage sealing
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Crystalline waterproofing compounds that react with water to form a permanent barrier
Expert Quote:
“Failing to waterproof tanks compromises public health and water security. In urban areas, it should be a construction code requirement.”
— UN-Habitat Kenya, Water & Sanitation Report 2024
Why It Matters: Health, Safety, and Long-Term Savings
If you’re storing water for drinking, washing, or irrigation — or managing household waste — your tank’s integrity is everything.
Risks of unsealed tanks include:
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Bacterial contamination (E. coli, cholera, typhoid)
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Water loss and inflated utility bills
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Soil erosion and weakened foundations
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Heavy fines for environmental pollution
Most importantly, tank repairs cost 5x more than prevention.
📍 Location Value: Tank Waterproofing Across Kenya
Whether you’re in:
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Nairobi: Water tank leaks in Westlands flats and Karen homes
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Mombasa: Salty groundwater eating into concrete septic tanks
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Kisii: High water table areas needing extra waterproofing layers
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Thika: Industrial compounds requiring chemical-resistant tank coatings
Phemat Solutions Ltd offers tailored waterproofing systems “near me” — across residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
Conclusion & CTA: Protect What Matters Most
Your water and septic tanks are the backbone of your home’s hygiene and functionality. But if they’re not waterproofed, they become ticking time bombs.
With climate change increasing rainfall and groundwater levels, tank waterproofing in Kenya is no longer optional — it’s urgent.
🔧 Let Phemat Solutions Ltd inspect, waterproof, and secure your tanks today.
✅ On-site inspection
✅ Tank leakage repair
✅ Long-term sealing solutions
Call us now to schedule a waterproofing assessment — and protect your home, health, and water supply.
