Bay Area’s #1 Hot Mopping and Waterproofing
Services
Serving San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Pebble Beach.
Hot Mopping is becoming a lost art, and Matt is truly an artist! Very responsive and very professional. Thank you for the excellent job!
Jon Wendt / Bay Area
Shower Pans
Hot mopping and waterproofing
Hot mopping is a traditional and highly durable method of waterproofing a shower pan. This process involves layering hot liquid asphalt (tar) and roofing felt over a sloped mortar bed, creating a seamless, impermeable barrier that is essential for preventing leaks, water damage, mold, and rot beneath your tile. This ensures the longevity and structural integrity of your shower. See Gallery →
Project benefits
Water inevitably seeps past tile grout, making a fail-safe membrane necessary to direct moisture to the drain. This protects the subfloor and framing from the costly effects of moisture intrusion.
Additional Services
Our selection of additional services is designed to enhance your shower system’s performance and durability. From expertly crafted shower pans to professional drain installations, we focus on quality and efficiency. Whether you need custom solutions, reliable repairs, or personalized consultations, we’re here to help you create a beautiful and functional bathroom.
Supplementary Offerings
- Pre-sloping of Shower Pans: Expertly pitched shower pans at a precise angle of 1/4″ per foot to ensure optimal drainage in accordance with building codes.
- Drain Installation: Professional installation of high-quality shower drains featuring weepholes, designed to prevent water accumulation and enhance overall drainage efficiency.
- Shower Pan Construction: Custom fabrication of durable, waterproof shower pans tailored to meet your specific dimensions and design preferences.
- Shower Pan Repairs: Comprehensive repair services to address leaks, cracks, or damages in existing shower pans, restoring their functionality and integrity.
- Consultations: Personalized consultations to assess your shower system needs, provide expert recommendations, and guide you through your project options.
Roman Tubs
Hot mopping and waterproofing
Hot mopping a Roman tub is a crucial step that involves layering hot asphalt and felt paper to create a robust, seamless, waterproof membrane beneath the tile. This process effectively prevents leaks, mold, and potentially costly structural damage to your subfloors and walls, ensuring your bathroom remains both beautiful and functional for years to come.
Project benefits
By creating a waterproof “pan,” hot mopping guarantees that water stays contained in the tub area, protecting your home from water damage. It’s an essential component of any high-quality bathroom remodel that you can’t afford to overlook.
Balconies
Hot mopping and waterproofing
Hot mopping is a highly effective and trusted waterproofing method for balconies. By applying layers of hot liquid asphalt and felt paper, this technique creates a seamless and impenetrable barrier against water. This powerful protection prevents leaks, rot, mold, and structural damage, safeguarding the integrity of your space beneath the flooring. Given that balconies face constant exposure to moisture, investing in proper waterproofing is essential to prevent costly damage and eliminate health risks associated with mold. See Gallery →
Project benefits
Protect your property from costly damage and health risks associated with mold—choose hot mopping for unparalleled durability and peace of mind.
Decks
Hot mopping and waterproofing
Hot mopping is a highly effective and time-tested waterproofing method specifically designed for flat or low-slope decks. By layering hot liquid asphalt (tar) with felt paper, this technique creates a seamless and impermeable barrier that stands strong against leaks and water damage. It plays a crucial role in protecting the deck structure and the areas beneath it from moisture intrusion, significantly reducing the risk of rot and mold. See Gallery →
Project benefits
With hot mopping, you ensure the longevity and durability of your deck, providing peace of mind and investment protection for years to come.
Specialty Projects
We specialize in creating elegant indoor and outdoor fountains to enhance any space, along with beautifully crafted planter boxes that add sophistication and greenery to your environment.
Fountains
Hot mopping fountains is essential because porous materials like concrete and terracotta absorb water, leading to cracks and damage. A proper hot-mopped system protects the base and surrounding area from moisture intrusion.
Interior Fountains
Crucial for indoor fountains, especially those in bathrooms or entryways, to protect flooring and subfloors from constant moisture.
Exterior Fountains
Vital for outdoor fountains (concrete, stone) to prevent water absorption, which can lead to cracking from temperature changes (freeze-thaw cycles) and protect the surrounding hardscaping.
Planter Boxes
Hot mopping is vital for planter boxes to prevent structural damage to surrounding areas, deter mold, and protect materials like wood and concrete, while keeping plants healthy by avoiding waterlogging and root rot.
Waterproofing is necessary because planters are constantly wet, and without it, water seeps out, causing rot, mildew, and structural issues, while also harming plants.
Get a quote today!
We’ll provide a customized quote for your project. We offer hot mopping and waterproofing services throughout the Greater Bay Area. Let’s transform your space!