Hotel & Hospitality Drainage and Waterproofing — Metro Vancouver

Hotels can't close for construction. Drainage and waterproofing work on hospitality properties is phased around occupancy, guest access and noise windows, while keeping lower-level conference space, laundry and mechanical rooms dry.

What goes wrong on hotels & hospitality

Lower-level amenity space

Pools, spas, laundry and conference rooms below grade need dependable waterproofing and pump redundancy.

Entry and porte-cochère drainage

Guest entries, driveways and drop-off areas must stay free of ponding and ice.

Phased, low-noise work

Excavation and jetting are scheduled around occupancy and quiet hours, with clean, safe guest routing at all times.

Services for hotels & hospitality

Typical work on hotels & hospitality

Excavated foundation trench with new perforated perimeter drain pipe and drain rock
Perimeter drain replacement
Steel trench drain grate carrying rainwater off a concrete driveway
Trench and ramp drains
Duplex sump pump system with discharge piping and high-water alarm
Sump and pump systems

How below-grade drainage is supposed to work

Basement / crawlspaceRoof runoffDownspout leaderDrain rockPerimeter drainTo storm or sumpWaterproof membrane
Rain runs off the roof, into the leaders, down through drain rock to the perimeter drain, then out to the storm connection or sump — keeping water off the foundation wall.

Hotels & Hospitality drainage — quick answer

Drainage, drain tile and waterproofing contractors for hotels, motels and hospitality properties across the Lower Mainland. DRYHOMEBC covers 14 Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley cities: Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Key facts

  • Lower-level amenity space: Pools, spas, laundry and conference rooms below grade need dependable waterproofing and pump redundancy.
  • Entry and porte-cochère drainage: Guest entries, driveways and drop-off areas must stay free of ponding and ice.
  • Phased, low-noise work: Excavation and jetting are scheduled around occupancy and quiet hours, with clean, safe guest routing at all times.
  • Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
  • Work is normally phased so the building stays in operation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you keep guests unaffected?

Work is sequenced away from the main entrance and guest wings, with hoarding, quiet-hour restrictions and clear pedestrian routing agreed before mobilization.

What causes leaks in hotel lower levels?

Usually failed perimeter drainage, porte-cochere and driveway drainage discharging toward the building, or aging below-grade waterproofing at conference and back-of-house levels.

How much does commercial drainage or waterproofing work cost in BC?

Commercial pricing depends on depth, access, length of perimeter and how much of the site has to stay open during the work. Most contractors scope from a camera inspection first, then price by section. Quotes through DRYHOMEBC are free and carry no obligation.

How fast can someone attend an active flood?

Send the request with 'urgent' in the details and we push it to crews with emergency capacity in your city — most respond the same or next business day, and pump-out or temporary bypass work can usually start immediately.

Which cities do you cover?

Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley: Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

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