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Whitechapel Station Walkways

We're thrilled to showcase the incredible transformation of the Whitechapel Station Walkways, thanks to our dedicated team and cutting-edge solutions! Before: The challenges were evident - aging infrastructure, water ingress issues, and the need for a robust waterproofing solution. Our team took on the challenge head-on to enhance the longevity and safety of this vital... Read more »

Welcome To The Team Demi

Demi Speller joins the Cemplas team! We are delighted to welcome Demi, who joins us as our new Finance Administrator. She’s a real team player, always happy to help anyone to the best of her ability and we’re sure that she will be a tremendous asset to our business. When she is not busy supporting... Read more »

LRWA Awards 2024

LRWA Awards 2024 Finalists! Cemplas are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the finals of this years LRWA awards! We are very proud to have been nominated for the Liquid Waterproofing Project of the Year with WestWood Liquid Technologies Limited for our work on The Plaza Shopping Centre. Our thanks go to... Read more »

BT Bingley

BT Bingley gets the Cemplas treatment! The team did a brilliant job on these concrete repairs with corrosion control, including Sika Parex stone repairs. Bring on the next project!

NCP St James Street, Nottingham

Take a look at the difference Cemplas makes … The latest before and after pictures from St James Street NCP Car Park are in and the results speak for themselves! With just the finishing touches left to complete Team Cemplas can definitely be proud of this one!

Circus Starr Charity

As a company we always look for ways to give back to our local communities. We are excited to have gifted to a charity for children and young people with disabilities, allowing them to have an experience at the circus tailored to their needs. This is the second year we have donated to this wonderful... Read more »

BT Harehills

The latest update from Harehills BT Telephone Exchange in Leeds is now in! Works continue to progress with the installation of: Sika Total Corrosion Management System Corrosion Inhibitors Fairing Coats Anti Carbonation Coatings With just the final push left to go keep going Team Cemplas!

Abbey Sands, Torquay

The project updates keep coming in! Works at Abbey Sands in Torquay are starting to take shape. The team have been tasked with the removal and replacement deck waterproofing system We love to see the progress

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

Just look at that finish! Works are progressing at the QE Hospital in Birmingham, the team are now progressing to the next stage of this project! We cannot wait to see how this one turns out!

BT Harehills

Works are progressing to Harehills BT Telephone Exchange in Leeds. We will be carrying out concrete repairs to the elevations and jet washing the surfaces to prepare them for application of anti-carbonation coatings. We cannot wait to keep you updated with this latest project!

NCP St James Street, Nottingham

NCP St James MSCP - Update Works are fully underway on our project at NCP St James multistorey car park in Nottingham, with extensive concrete repairs to be carried out across multiple levels We love to see the progress being made as the job moves forward.

Welcome To The Team Sean

Welcome to the team Sean! We are delighted to welcome Sean Aldridge to the Cemplas team - as he joins us as our new transport operative, where he will be supporting the business across all of our sites!

Abbey Sands, Torquay

Works are continuing at our Abbey Sands site in Torquay! Despite the stormy weather, the team have already removed the existing coatings and are now ready to start concrete repairs. Our skilled operatives will be overlaying the car park, using Tremco CPG UK Flowcrete Deckshield Rapide waterproofing system. We're looking forward to seeing more photos... Read more »

The Heals Building

The finish line is in sight! The finishing touches are being completed on this project which has seen the team overlaying the existing system with Kemperol 2K-Pur liquid applied waterproofing system to the upper roofs, terrace and gutter areas. Think Waterproofing… Think Cemplas!

Calling All Car Park Owners…

CALLING ALL CAR PARK OWNERS AND OPERATORS - Winter Is Coming! Are your car parks watertight? We have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for Local Authorities, Shopping Centres & Retail Parks, Commercial Offices, Universities, Hospitals and Commercial Parking Operators such as Q-Park and NCP. From deck... Read more »

Mental Health Day

Mental Health is extremely important and cases of poor mental health is on the rise in the Construction industry! 1 in 4 people will suffer from a form of Mental Health illness and help is out there! Cemplas cares about the welfare of it's employees and sub-contractors, which is why we have 4 mental health... Read more »

Yellow Beach Car Park, Telford Shopping Centre

BACK ON SITE AND UNDERWAY! Yellow Beach Car Park, Telford Shopping Centre - the latest in a long line to receive the Cemplas magic! And there’s plenty to do: Hammer/tap testing Concrete repairs Replacement of movement joints Deck preparation works Car park deck waterproofing & linemarking

Hyde House

We cannot wait to start this project! The existing asphalt roof is currently allowing moisture into the insulation below. Our skilled operatives will be overlaying the main roof and roof over core on the 12th floor of this hotel, using Westwood’s Wecryl system. Follow the progress here to see how this one goes!

Think Surveys…Think Cemplas

Think Surveys...Think Cemplas! Our team provide comprehensive condition surveys and assessments of structures, understanding the specific repair requirements of each project. By using advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, the team can conduct thorough investigations. For further information, please contact surveys@cemplas.co.uk

The Plaza Shopping Centre MSCP

Just look at the latest photos we've got from The Plaza Shopping Centre MSCP, Wokingham! Keep up the good work Team!

British Parking Awards 2023

We may not have taken home the award for our category at the recent British Parking Awards 2023 - but our team were delighted to have been finalists for the 7th consecutive year! We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of this years trophy!

British Parking Awards 2023

 Will this be our second year to win? Our team have everything crossed for tomorrow's British Parking Awards 2023. Our Merry Hill Shopping Centre MSCP project has been shortlisted for the Car Park Renovation Award - but has it done enough to lift the trophy? We'll find out soon! Once again, we are very proud... Read more »

Brentford Docks

Underway at Brentford Docks! Our team have been tasked to carry out testing, concrete repairs, install corrosion inhibitors and anti carbonation coatings, to multiple residential blocks on Brentford Dock Estate! With a little way to go yet - we’re looking forward to sharing more in due course…….keep up the amazing work Team Cemplas!

Cemplas Does – Liquid-Applied Waterproofing

Cemplas Does - Liquid-Applied Waterproofing of Flat Roofs, Walkways, Balconies & Terracing We use liquid-applied technologies ensuring that your building is safe from fire risks when carrying out re-waterproofing works. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application & undertake a full refurbishment of your roof or walkway, balcony/terrace structure to prevent... Read more »

The A&E Apron to Queen Elizabeth Hospital

We are now on site at The A&E Apron to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with lots of work to do including: Removal & replacement deck waterproofing system Installation of new slot drainage, and new Sika Combi-Flex joint Refurbishment of the existing expansion joint We're looking forward to seeing the works in progress!

NCP Shiprow MSCP

Works are continuing at our NCP Shiprow MSCP site in Aberdeen! Following a detailed site survey, numerous defects were found to the soffits, walls, drive isles and parking bays across this 10 level structure. Team Cemplas are completing concrete repairs across the structure with phasing plans in place ensuring this busy car park can remain... Read more »

The University Of Westminster

Just look at that finish! Works are progressing on our site at The University Of Westminster, where we are overlaying the substrate with Sika Decothane after the installation of a new tapered insultation. If your flat roof is in need of waterproofing, call us on 020 8654 3149!

Calling All Car Park Owners & Operators

CALLING ALL CAR PARK OWNERS AND OPERATORS - Winter Is Coming! Are your car parks watertight? We have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for Local Authorities, Shopping Centres & Retail Parks, Commercial Offices, Universities, Hospitals and Commercial Parking Operators such as Q-Park and NCP. From deck... Read more »

Think Surveys… Think Cemplas!

Lee Tierney, Structural Repair Manager states: "We are thrilled to introduce our new Survey Department as an integral part of our Structural repair divisions, This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional services to our clients. By conducting detailed surveys and assessments, we can ensure that our repair solutions are tailored to the specific... Read more »

British Parking Awards 2023

Finalists for the 7th consecutive year! We’ve just received the fabulous news that our Merry Hill Shopping Centre MSCP project has been shortlisted for the Car Park Renovation Award at the upcoming British Parking Awards 2023. We are very proud to be shortlisted once again and we would like to take this opportunity to wish... Read more »

SafeContractor accreditation

Cemplas is proud to announce that we have once again renewed our SafeContractor accreditation! Our teams always strive to look at further ways to make our sites even safer - ensuring that our operatives are highly protected and the environments we operate in are as safe as possible.

Cemplas announces new department!

Cemplas are delighted to announce the establishment of the new survey team, this strategic move comes as a response to the growing demand and success of Cemplas' concrete repair/car park division. With over 50 years of industry experience, Cemplas has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality concrete repair solutions to clients across various sectors,... Read more »

Cemplas Does… Basements

Waterproofing basements and cellars is often referred to as ‘tanking’ - which is - as its name implies - just that ; by creating an interval tank inside a structure, this keeps water and dampness out. Internal tanking works can be carried out in different ways to create a waterproofed, dry and habitable space.

Brentford Docks

The Cemplas team are now on site at Brentford Docks with an extensive programme of works to keep them busy! With testing, concrete repairs, corrosion inhibitors and anti carbonation coatings, this project will be great to see as it develops!  

Victoria Palace Theatre

Throw back Thursday! Take a look back at this demanding and complex basement waterproofing project at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London’s West End. Home to the smash hit musical ‘Hamilton’ - our team had a very tight schedule to work to, in order to complete works before opening night. Cemplas even managed to get... Read more »

Pickford Wharf, London

A new week… Another project! Team Cemplas have started on site at Pickford Wharf, where they will be re-waterproofing the existing asphalt system, using Kemper System 2K waterproofing system, before reinstating the insulation and ballast. Follow the progress here to see how this one goes!

Davy Close Park Farm Industrial

Just look at the difference! The production facility was due to be upgraded and this was the perfect time to revamp the worn floor. Our team applied Sika’s Multidur ES20 resin system to 1,620m2 in just 2 weeks! Doesn’t it transform the interior of the warehouse?  

The Plaza Shopping Centre MSCP, Wokingham

On site, all set up and ready for action! The Plaza Shopping Centre MSCP, Wokingham - the latest in a long line to receive the Cemplas magic! And there’s plenty to do: Upgrade of the lighting scheme Extensive concrete repairs Deck preparation works Car park deck waterproofing & linemarking Staircore refurbishment Anti-Carbonation coatings General repair... Read more »

British Parking Awards 2023

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the entry deadline for submissions across all the categories Best of luck to all entrants!

Davy Close Park Farm Industrial

Works are beginning to take shape at Davy Park Farm! The worn out coatings are currently being removed before the application of Sika’s Multidur ES20 resin system which will bring a new lease of life to this industrial unit.

Welcome to the team Layla!

We are delighted to welcome Layla Kelly to the Cemplas team - as she joins us as our new Administrator / Business Development Support, where she will be supporting the Coleshill Office. Welcome to Team Cemplas Layla!

Dacre Road, Newhaven

We’re nearing the finish line at Dacre Road MSCP in Newhaven! With an extensive programme of works including Chloride and carbonation testing to soffits, walls, columns and beams Concrete repairs Anodes Anti-carbonation coatings Drainage channel replacements Expansion joint replacement Re-waterproofing to the top deck Masonry package Now to line up the next project!

Nashdom Abbey

Works are now underway to the grade II listed building Nashdom Abbey which is currently having water ingress issues from two terraces. Our programme of works include: Vapour control layer Tapered insulation scheme Application of Sikalastic 625 We love to see what a difference Team Cemplas can make!

Melton Mowbray STW

Another completed project under our belt! The works at Melton Mowbray STW have included: Hydrodemolitan Extensive concrete repairs Fairing Coats Masterseal Just look at the before and after!

The Parade, Leamington Spa

The former House of Fraser store on The Parade in Leamington Spa closed its doors to shoppers at the end of 2021. The building has since been undergoing a full refurbishment for an end use as offices for a video game developer and creative studio space. Cemplas were called in to address a ground water... Read more »

NCP Newhall Street, Birmingham

Works are progressing at our Newhall Street site for NCP. Following a site survey of this car park, numerous defects were found to the soffits, drive aisles and parking bays. Cemplas are conducting concrete repairs to these areas with a phasing plan in place to ensure the busy car park can remain open.

The Hudson Memorial Sanctuary

Cemplas were called upon to advise on the condition of this structure and to install a method of waterproofing to ensure the main memorial sanctuary pond was able to contain water as well as prevent external ground water contaminates from seeping through the structure and into the pond. The sanctuary was originally built in 1924... Read more »

Crown Street UGCP, Manchester

The team are now on site at Crown Street UGCP in Manchester Cemplas have been tasked with installing a deck waterproofing system to this new build car park using TREMCO UK Deckshield. We can’t wait to see how this one turns out!

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. It’s time to end the stigma around mental health and encourage open and honest conversation within the construction industry A third of construction workers suffer from elevated stress levels with 91% reporting that they have felt overwhelmed. If you are struggling with your mental then... Read more »

Hastings Bike Lab

The prep work is well underway in the east wing at Hastings Bike Lab! Propping has been put in place to stabilise the building while works are carried out. You can already see the difference to the steel rebar now it has been cleaned back to bright metal! Now it’s time for Cemplas to do... Read more »

Dene Park, London

It’s always exciting getting to see the finished results of a project after our works are complete! The basement at Dene Park was fully re-waterproofed by the Cemplas team using a Sika Render System so that it could be turned into a wine cellar. The space has been well and truly transformed!

Melton Mowbray STW

Works are now well underway at Melton Mowbray Sewage Treatment Works! The Structural Repair team have been tasked with this extensive concrete repair job and they are more than ready for the challenge! Repair Protect Transform … it’s what we do!

London Marathon – She Did It!

Well done Chelsea Stevenson! On Sunday Chelsea completed the London Marathon with a finishing time of 6 hours and 9 minutes! What an amazing accomplishment! We all knew you could do it! Chelsea ran to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and there is still time to donate to this amazing charity... Read more »

Good Luck Chelsea!

Good luck Chelsea! We know you’ll smash it! This upcoming Sunday Chelsea Stevenson will be raising donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity by running in the London Marathon! Please donate anything you can to this charity close to Chelsea’s heart! https://buff.ly/3jUCwPM

Telford Shopping Centre MSCP

The team are now on site and the prep work has begun at Telford Shopping Centre MSCP! It’s time to do what we do best … Repair, Protect, Transform

Old Queen Street, London

Another project has been completed, this time by our basement team! All the walls and floors in this basement on Old Queen Street were treated with Koster Polysil TG 500 Anti lime and Koster NB1 Waterproofing Slurry then a Delta Cavity Membrane system was installed. The client for this project is just as pleased with... Read more »

London Marathon – The Training

Less than 2 weeks to go before Chelsea Stevenson runs the London Marathon! Chelsea is raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and there’s still time to donate to help her reach her goal! If you would like to donate please use this link https://buff.ly/3jUCwPM It’s not an easy task, but Chelsea is... Read more »

Happy Easter 2023

Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy the long weekend! Hopefully it is filled with a lot of chocolate … ours definitely will be!

Kingston Hospital – Podium Car Park

The team have definitely been busy, with another completed project added to the list! Kingston Hospital’s podium deck car park required the application of Sika RB58 deck waterproofing system with replacement drainage gullies. Cemplas were able to deliver a brilliant finish once again.

Water Street Car Park

It’s another great performance from our team! Water Street Car Park has now been completed! Cemplas were tasked with the removal of the existing waterproof coating and asphalt to the split level top decks of this car park, before installing a TREMCO UK Deckshield Rapide system. Just look at the finish on those decks!

London Marathon 2023

On April 23rd 2023 Chelsea Stevenson - Office Administrator for our Head Office - will be running the London Marathon on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Any and all support is greatly appreciated and with Cemplas in full support of Chelsea hopefully we can help her reach her fundraising goal! If you... Read more »

Victoria Shopping Centre

Victoria Shopping Centre is now complete! The roofing team have done it again and the work has really paid off with this project! The Sika Decothane waterproofing system has transformed the roof of this shopping centre! We can’t wait to see what the team produce next.

Parkside, Horsham

Another day … another project started! The team kick off a brand new project at Parkside, Horsham. Our programme of works include: Deck waterproofing, including ramps Repairing and replacing drainage gullies Installation of expansion joints Refurbishment of external lighting columns Reinstatement of linemarking and directional instructions We’ve got all of this going on, and the... Read more »

Burbage House

Think Basements … Think Cemplas The walls in this basement of Burbage House might not have been in the best condition but our team were still able to successfully apply a Delta Membrane Systems Ltd cavity membrane system. Just look at that detail!

Saltdean Lido Update

Works are well underway at the iconic Saltdean Lido building! Cemplas have been tasked with an extensive programme of works to restore this historical building to it’s former glory, including: Surface preparation/Removal of coatings Hammer test & concrete survey Hydro demolition & Concrete breakouts Cleaning and priming existing steel & new re-bar Anode installation. Structural... Read more »

We’re Hiring

We are looking for a Site Supervisor to join our team The ideal candidate must hold an SSSTS certification and be qualified in First Aid. It is essential for the candidate to have experience in structural concrete repair and waterproof deck coating systems. This position will be based in the Southern region, Newhaven, London, Bedfordshire,... Read more »

Book Your CPD

Get ahead with booking your CPD events for 2023 with the Cemplas CPD Programme! Our CPDs take a technical solution approach to our specialist refurbishment subjects covering a number of important topics relating to building refurbishment best practise inc; Understanding Reinforced Concrete Structures Defects Structural Repair and Protection of Building Facades Movement & Expansion Joints... Read more »

Pancake Day

Happy Pancake Day! Here at our Divisional office in Coleshill we have our pancake station all set up and have already been digging in! What are your favourite toppings?

Victoria Shopping Centre Update

Just look at the latest snapshot we've got from Victoria Shopping Centre! The Sika Decothane waterproofing system is currently being applied to this shopping centres roof combating the existing water ingress issues. Keep up the good work Team!

Chelsea’s Marathon

On April 23rd 2023 Chelsea Stevenson - our Office Administrator for our Head Office - will be running the London Marathon on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Any and all support is greatly appreciated and with Cemplas in full support of Chelsea hopefully we can help her reach her fundraising goal! If... Read more »

Think Basements … Think Cemplas

THINK BASEMENTS....THINK CEMPLAS Waterproofing basements & cellars etc is often referred to as ‘tanking’ which is – as its name suggests – just that; creating an internal tank INSIDE a structure which keeps water and dampness out. It is defined as a waterproof membrane applied over a surface, preventing completely the entry of liquid water... Read more »

Houlbrooke House Completed

Another project successfully completed! The works at Houlbrooke House have included: Installation of a new staircase Yellow nosing to the treads Installation of a new waterproofing system on the balconies Concrete repairs Corrosion inhibitors Anti-carbonation coatings Just another day in the life of Cemplas

Thamesgate Shopping Centre

Works are progressing to the car park on our site at Thamesgate Shopping Centre which has had some issues with water ingress. We will be conducting a number of concrete repairs to the down stand beams and soffits with an application of anti-carbonation coatings to protect against further damage. The top deck of this MSCP... Read more »

Giveaway Winner

The winner is ... Hannah Windon Congratulations Hannah! You have won the £50 Amazon voucher for entering our prize giveaway! We will be in touch to arrange sending your prize. Thank you to all who entered and helped us achieve 2000 followers!!

2000 Followers

2000 Followers! WOW... We have now reached 2000 followers! Thank you to all of our followers, old and new for helping us to get here. Entries to the prize giveaway are now closed! Everyone who has entered will have their name put into a random generator. The winner will be announced on Thursday, so good... Read more »

Houlbrooke House

The project updates keep coming in! Works at Houlbrooke House are starting to take shape. The team have been tasked with the removal of the cantilever staircase with minor repairs to the wall before installing a new staircase with yellow nosing on the treads. We are stripping back the surfaces on the balconies and installing... Read more »

Victoria Shopping Centre – Update

Victoria Shopping Centre - Update Works are fully underway on our project at Victoria Shopping Centre with the four roof areas now being prepped to be re-waterproofed with Sika Decothane Ultra. We love to see the progress being made as the job moves forward.

Welcome To The Team Mohammed!

Welcome to the team Mohammed! We are delighted to welcome Mohammed Ashfaq to Team Cemplas. Mohammed is a Building Engineering and Maintenance graduate with many years of construction experience. Having worked from grassroots for large contractors, consultants and many years with a leading materials manufacturer, Mohammed joins us as our Business Development Manager. He will... Read more »

British Parking Association Membership

Cemplas is proud to renew our Membership to the British Parking Association. All of our clients are safe in the knowledge that all of our work is backed by a wealth of memberships and accreditations. We have a highly skilled, professional team - enabling us to deliver outstanding results each and every time with stringent... Read more »

Ramping Things Up!

Ramping things up! The Winter 2022 edition of Parking Review is now out! Featuring a great article about our win at the British Parking Awards 2022 for the Grand Central, Birmingham project. Read the full article online and find us on page 53-54 https://issuu.com/landorlinks/docs/pr366_winter_2022

Happy New Year 2023

From all of us here at Team Cemplas, we would like to wish all of our clients, friends and families a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s hope it’s a good one!

Merry Christmas

Everyone at Cemplas wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoy the festive break. Our offices will open again on Tuesday 3rd January.

We’re Hiring Cold Applied Liquid Roofing Operatives

Cemplas are looking for liquid applied roofing applicators for 2023! Due to the continued growth of our roofing division, securing new contracts and a positive pipeline, we are looking for more applicators to expand and strengthen our team in the new year. If you are interested in working for us as directly employed, self-employed or... Read more »

Meet Dean Hubbard

Meet The Cemplas Team - Dean Hubbard Dean Hubbard is one of our Senior Site Managers for our Structural Repair & Waterproofing team. Dean has 12 years of experience in the construction industry and has been with Cemplas for 2 years now working on projects like Grand Central, Birmingham and Merry Hill Shopping Centre. When... Read more »

Grand Central MSCP Throwback

It's Throwback Thursday This time last year works had just begun at Grand Central MSCP in Birmingham. Our did team did such an amazing job re-profiling every ramp in the car park, spread across 11 levels. This was recognised when we lifted the Car Park Renovation trophy at this years British Parking Awards! What a... Read more »

Althorpe Grove, Battersea

Our work at Althorpe Grove, Battersea is complete! Removal of existing tarmacadam Installation of new tarmacadam surfacing Installation of new resin bound surfacing The results speak for themselves! Take a look ...

Space House Update

Works are underway at Space House, London! Our team has been tasked with installing and applying a Newton Waterproofing Systems Cavity Drainage Membrane and a cementitious waterproofing membrane. Repair Protect Transform - It's what we're all about!

Victoria Shopping Centre

We are now on site at The Victoria Shopping Centre to re-waterproof the four roof areas with a programme of works including: Surface preparation Substrate repairs Application of Sika Decothane system Installing new free standing barriers We're looking forward to seeing the works in progress!

Liverpool One

Take a look at the difference Cemplas made to Liverpool One! The walkway between the car park & shopping centre required concrete repairs to the substrate before the application of TREMCO UK Deckshield Rapide system with anti-slip properties included. We couldn't be happier with the before and after results!

Cemplas Does Structure Repair & Protection

Cemplas Does - Structure Repair and Protection In addition to the extensive work that we carry out on car park structures, Cemplas also has extensive, long-term experience of carrying out concrete repair and protection to a wide range of existing reinforced concrete structures. Typically these have been on exterior building facades such as commercial office... Read more »

Margaret Street Basement Completed

Think Basements ... Think Cemplas! We are nearing completion on our site at Margaret Street, London. This project has seen us apply a sprayed concrete to the soffit before the application of the waterproof tanking. To ensure the walls are water tight, the team have also installed a Delta Membrane Systems Ltd cavity membrane system.... Read more »

Prize Giveaway

Giveaway!! We are getting close to reaching 2,000 followers on LinkedIn and would like your help to get there! Cemplas are offering one lucky follower a prize of a £50 Amazon gift voucher. To be in with a chance to win: Follow our LinkedIn page Like this post If you repost this then you will... Read more »

Remembrance Day

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Culver Street MSCP Completed

Another great car park refurbishment completed by Cemplas! Culver Street MSCP in Salisbury required the top deck to be fully re-waterproofed using the Sika's RB58 & RB28 car park deck waterproofing system. Included in our package of works was the installation of mesh infill handrails, the edge details and the brickwork repairs were all a... Read more »

Welcome Charlotte Hall

Welcome to the team Charlotte! We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Hall to the Cemplas team - as she joins us as our new Administrator / Business Development Support, where she will be supporting the Coleshill Office. Welcome to Team Cemplas Charlotte!

British Parking Awards 2022 Certificate

It’s starting to feel real now! We’re delighted to have received our certificate for winning the Car Park Renovation Award at the recent British Parking Awards 2022. Our Grand Central project really impressed the jury - who appreciated that the planning, methodology and attention to detail in engineering the solution to the ramp issue. Proud... Read more »

Merry Hill Shopping Centre Completed

Merry Hill Update……and we’re so close now! Our team are getting ready to handover this car park to our client - and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Congratulations to everyone involved - it looks the absolute business!

British Parking Awards 2022 Winners!

We’ve only gone and done it! We are delighted to have been presented with the Car Park Renovation trophy at yesterday’s British Parking Awards! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on this project - and it’s fantastic that the workmanship and dedication has been recognised this way! Time to celebrate

British Parking Awards 2022

Will 2022 be our year? Our team have everything crossed for tomorrow's British Parking Awards 2022. Our Grand Central New Station MSCP project has been shortlisted for the Car Park Renovation Award - but has it done enough to lift the trophy? We'll find out soon! Once again, we are very proud to be shortlisted... Read more »

Good Luck Callum!

GOOD LUCK CALLUM! This Sunday, Callum Marks - our Commercial Manager – is running the Yorkshire Marathon. He’s been in training for months now, the Cemplas team would like to wish him the very best of luck and we’ll be keeping a very keen eye on his route! We’re sure all the hard work will... Read more »

Space House, London

The prep work’s all done and dusted……It’s time to do what we do best! Space House was designed and built in 1968 and is a distinctive Grade II listed building built across two interconnected buildings being first occupied by the Civil Aviation Authority. In April 2022, a major redevelopment of the building began which will... Read more »

Coventry University Hospital

The weekend works at Coventry University Hospital A&E Dept car park are shaping up nicely! Our team are tasked with a nicely varied programme of works, including; Crack banding to day joints Patch repairs to isolated locations throughout the car park Refresh zebra crossing markings New slip-resistant walkways to the car park Linemarking Repair, Protect,... Read more »

Birmingham Airport Cargo Terminal

Underway at Birmingham Airport! Our team have been tasked with forming a new pedestrian ramp for access and egress to the MSCP. On completion of the ramp, we’ll turn our attention to the internal decoration of the soffits, columns and doors - should look the business very soon!

Meet Kenny Dittman

Kenny is our Divisional Construction Manager for our Structural Repair and Waterproofing team and has over 30 years of experience and knowledge within the car park and concrete repair industries. And there’s never a dull moment with Kenny around - keeping us all on our toes with a mean sense of humour! If you want... Read more »

Morrisons Gadbrook

Nothing like a quick ‘before and after’ to get our week going. And our Kemper System install on these gutters are taking shape nicely!

Office Closure

Due to the bank holiday on Monday for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our offices will be closed as a mark of respect. Cemplas would like to offer the Royal Family our deepest condolences. We will be open again from Tuesday 20th September.

Merry Hill Shopping Centre

JUST IN FROM MERRY HILL SHOPPING CENTRE….. And just LOOK at that colour! Now there’s blue and then there’s BLUE…….We LOVE it!

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II was a constant in an ever-changing world. We join those in mourning across the UK and the world, and send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time. Thank you for everything, Your Majesty.... Read more »

Royal Mail Sorting Office

Our Specialist Flooring division were called upon in their role as Specialist Contractor by the Royal Mail, to address issues that had been identified within the floor slab of their sorting office which had only been poured 10 months earlier. Knowledgeable - experienced - that’s why people choose Cemplas……repair, protect, transform - it’s what we... Read more »

Calling All Car Park Owners & Operators

CALLING ALL CAR PARK OWNERS AND OPERATORS - Winter Is Coming - but CEMPLAS are here for you! We have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for Local Authorities, Shopping Centres & Retail Parks, Commercial Offices, Universities, Hospitals and Commercial Parking Operators such as Q-Park and NCP.... Read more »

BPA Finalists For The 6th Consecutive Year!

FINALISTS FOR THE 6th CONSECUTIVE YEAR! We’ve just received the fabulous news that our Grand Central New Station MSCP project has been shortlisted for the Car Park Renovation Award at the upcoming British Parking Awards 2022. We are very proud to be shortlisted once again and we would like to take this opportunity to wish... Read more »

Welcome Zain Sharif

A brand new week - and a brand new starter! We are delighted to welcome Zain Sharif who joins Team Cemplas today! After being in the industry for four years - Zain joins us as a quantity surveyor working out of our Midlands office. Away from work, his hobby is football and he enjoys taking... Read more »

Saltdean Lido

Another quick little photo update from our extensive programme of works at Saltdean Lido - as our team work their magic to help transform this iconic building back to its former glory. Superb workmanship from our team - and plenty more to come before our work here is done! Repair, protect, TRANSFORM - it’s what... Read more »

Culver Street MSCP, Salisbury

Our latest large scale car park refurbishment at Culver Street is certainly beginning to take shape as our team work their way through our comprehensive programme of works, including; New deck coatings Concrete repair and protection Full external scaffold for brick pier repairs and strengthening New internal split level mesh panels New vehicle impact barriers... Read more »

Winter Is Coming!

CALLING ALL CAR PARK OWNERS AND OPERATORS - Winter Is Coming! Are your car parks watertight OR do they look like this?! We have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for Local Authorities, Shopping Centres & Retail Parks, Commercial Offices, Universities, Hospitals and Commercial Parking Operators such... Read more »

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

All part of the Cemplas service offering - and no better demonstrated than on our recent works at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Asphalt Repairs Rooflight Removal Liquid-Applied Re-Waterproofing The existing asphalt waterproofing was badly aged- damaged with cracks and splits allowing water ingress into the commercial office building below. Following localised repairs to the... Read more »

Think Roofing… Think Cemplas!

Cemplas Does - Liquid-Applied Waterproofing of Flat Roofs, Walkways, Balconies & Terracing We use COLD, liquid-applied technologies meaning that we GUARANTEE NO HOT WORKS ensuring that your building is safe from fire risks when carrying out re-waterproofing works. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application & undertake a full refurbishment of... Read more »

Silvertown Tunnel Car Park

Not a bad view for a day at the office! It’s another great performance from our team as works are nearly complete on a 7700㎡ of car park new build deck in the heart of the capital. Utilising Tremco's PHS deck case hardener, the subsequent Deckshield Rapide System install and with the very tight turn... Read more »

Premier Inn, Hammersmith

Our team are still on site working on the 13th floor at a hotel in London where they’re tasked with repairing the beams and columns around the rooftop where the plant is stored. Hammer tests were conducted before the breaking out/removal of spalled or unsound material. Applied corrosion protection to the steels and installed anodes... Read more »

Welcome Phil Hopwood & Viktor Kopylov

Our growth and expansion continues as more signings for the Cemplas team get our week well underway! A HUGE welcome to our 2 new starters: Phil Hopwood who joins us as Senior Site Manager on our Structural Repair & Waterproofing Team. Viktor Kopylov who joins our Roofing division as a Site Operative in our Structural... Read more »

Merry Hill Shopping Centre – Carbon Fibre Installation

The Merry Hill works continue... The beams and soffits of the car park had cracks in them, following resin injections to the surrounding areas and concrete repairs to the beams themselves. Our team have been bonding carbon fibre plates to the underside of the beams to strengthen the structure and add longevity to the structure’s... Read more »

SafeContractor Renewal

Once again - with health and safety being of paramount importance to our team - we are proud to announce that we have once again renewed our SafeContractor accreditation Our teams always strive to look at further ways to make our sites even safer - ensuring that our operatives are highly protected and the environments... Read more »

Gravesend Grammar School

And now that the painting over our Sika 1 tanking works in the two plant rooms is finished, let’s just say that the client is very happy! Always a bonus to receive feedback like this.... ‘Thank you Cemplas for your support on our Gravesend Grammar School site. Rob and Shaun were brilliant to work with... Read more »

ExCel, London – Formula E

With a deadline of TOMORROW, it’s all hands to the pump at the ExCel in London! With Formula E taking place soon, and the exhibition hall to be arranged with track and stands - our structural repair team are putting the foot to the pedal to ensure all the floor box repairs are completed on... Read more »

Saltdean Lido, Brighton

A little progress update from Saltdean Lido - and as you can see, our team are making incredible progress, helping to transform this iconic building back to its former glory, with works including; Surface preparation/Removal of coatings Hammer test & concrete survey Hydro demolition & Concrete breakouts Cleaning and priming existing steel & new re-bar... Read more »

British Parking Awards 2022

We’ve done all we can - our entries have been submitted! Now in its 20th year - we’re looking forward to the British Parking Awards 2022 - it's always a great event! Can Team Cemplas make the finals 6 years in a row? GOOD LUCK to everyone who has entered this year!

Croydon Football Club Sponsorship

Cemplas are delighted to be main sponsors of Croydon Football Club for a fourth season in a row! There has been a lot going on behind the scenes at the club and it promises to be another exciting season ahead. Just over four weeks until the new season kicks off and Cemplas are looking forward... Read more »

Erith Primary School – Sports Pitch

What a development! The Cemplas team are proud to be playing a central role in the transformation of this existing roof of this car park in Erith to a fully functioning Sports Pitch. The concrete slabs with upstands have been primed using Polimar primer and then a subsequent IKO PLC (UK) Permatec Hot Melt Waterproofing... Read more »

Orion House, Ilford

Just 2 days to complete the Delta Membrane Systems Ltd works before the screeders arrived on site - but our team rose to the challenge! Huge credit to George, Dominic, Mitchell and Mark for all of their efforts to get the works completed.

Culver Street Car Park, Salisbury

Not long for our team to wait now until we can get stuck into our latest large scale car park refurbishment! And there’s plenty to do….. New deck coatings Concrete repair and protection Full external scaffold for brick pier repairs and strengthening New internal split level mesh panels New vehicle impact barriers Removal of high... Read more »

Devonshire House, London

A little bit of Sika Rapid workmanship to brighten up your news feed from our project at Devonshire House waterproofing the balconies and lower levels.

Merry Hill Shopping Centre – Purple & Green MSCP

BACK ON SITE AND UNDERWAY! Following testing and investigation works at the Purple and Green MSCP at Merry Hill Shopping Centre, the Cemplas team have descended once again to carry out an extensive programme of works; Structural Strengthening using Carbon Fibre Deck waterproofing Concrete repairs The removal and the replacement of the conduits The replacement... Read more »

176 Charlton Lane, London

Think Basements, Think Cemplas! Another very satisfied client as our works near completion at 176 Charlton Lane - where our team have been in action installing the Sika1 tanking to the new side extension walls and floor. Looks the business!

NCP Wellington Street, Sheffield

It’s all systems go at the NCP in Wellington Street, Sheffield! With 7 levels of concrete repairs to the decks, columns, walls and soffits - we think it will keep our team busy for quite a while! One one of the large deck repairs, we installed approximately 70 anodes - and there’s plenty more to... Read more »

Beaufort Court Community Day

WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY! To celebrate the completion of our Beaufort Court project, we invited Croydon FC to run a training session and tournament for the local children - and despite the heavy rain, spirits were certainly not dampened! Training with the players, face painting, an indoor bouncy castle, a buffet (with leftovers presented to... Read more »

Think Basements… Think Cemplas

Waterproofing basements & cellars etc is often referred to as ‘tanking’ which is – as its name suggests – just that; creating an internal tank INSIDE a structure which keeps water and dampness out. It is defined as a waterproof membrane applied over a surface, preventing completely the entry of liquid water under hydrostatic (water)... Read more »

Achilles UVDB Renewal

A great start to our week! Team Cemplas are really pleased to achieve our Achilles UVDB registration. Once again, a great team effort - and another one to add to our growing list of accreditations.

Drumgold MSCP, Isle of Man

Full credit to our team at Drumgold MSCP as they apply the finishing touches to this incredible transformation! With an extensive programme of works including the re-waterproofing of the top deck, including the entrance and exit ramps with a Sika decking system and line-marking, replacing the carpark hardware including barrier and POF machines - it’s... Read more »

Cemplas Does…

Cemplas Does - Podium Waterproofing Whether it's: High density polyethylene profiled sheets Two coat, solvent free liquid applied waterproof coatings Hot melt liquid bituminous rubber blend structural waterproofing system We do them all!

Gladstone Street, Glossop

Walkway and Staircase REFURBISHED - with no disruption to the residents! 🔹 Removal of the existing asphalt 🔹 Installation of new Ardex A38 screed 🔹 Installation of VCL and tapered insulation scheme 🔹 2 layers of marine ply (mechanically fixed) 🔹 Installation of Sikalastic waterproofing - complete with wearing course and sealer coat. Repair, protect,... Read more »

Welcome Peter Knott

Peter joins our Structural Repair and Waterproofing team as a Senior Estimator, bringing with him a wealth of experience in structural refurbishment. With over 25 years experience, we’re sure he will be a tremendous asset to the team. Away from work, he has a puppy who is currently the centre of attention with his family….and... Read more »

Sika Registered Waterproofing Contractor Renewed

We’re delighted to announce that our renewed ‘Sika Registered Waterproofing Contractor’ status has arrived! Well done team - another string to add to the bow!

Saltdean Lido, Brighton

We’re well underway at Saltdean Lido - helping transform this incredible building back to its former glory, with our team carrying out an incredibly varied programme of works including; - Surface preparation/Removal of coatings - Hammer test & concrete survey - Hydro demolition & Concrete breakouts - Cleaning and priming existing steel & new re-bar... Read more »

Think Car Parks… Think Cemplas

We are proud to be a leading specialist contractor in the Car Park Refurbishment sector. Finalists in the ‘Best Refurbishment’ category of the prestigious British Parking Awards for the last five years in succession, we have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for Local Authorities, Shopping Centres... Read more »

Extending The Life Of A Town Centre Car Park

WHAT A PROJECT IT WAS! Michael Wood, Divisional Manager here at Cemplas, gives an overview of our recent part-refurbishment of Townfield Multi-Storey Car Park in Chelmsford in the latest issue of Retail Destination (p7). Read Mike's article in full here

NFRC Gold Award for Health & Safety

It’s Gold Again! We are very proud to announce that once again Cemplas have been awarded the Gold Award from the NFRC Health and Safety In Roofing Scheme. As a company, we take the Health & Safety of our team very seriously and endeavour to maintain such a high standard moving forward. This could not... Read more »

Welcome Louisa

Welcome to the team Louisa! We are delighted to welcome Louisa Cassisi to the Cemplas team - as she joins us as our new Office Administrator, where she will be supporting the Coleshill Office and our Contracts team. Welcome to Team Cemplas Louisa!

Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park

Our team have completed their anti-slip coatings to the walkways at the Northampton Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park - and just look at those colours! After thoroughly preparing the substrate, the Cemplas team worked with WestWood Liquid Technologies Limited who specified and supplied the products - and if it’s a little bit of summer you’re after... Read more »

We’re Hiring

CEMPLAS NEEDS YOU! Due to increased workload, we need 2/3 operatives with working supervisor capabilities. Resin / concrete repair experience is essential If anyone has someone in mind who would be great for this role - please get in touch. recruitment@cemplas.co.uk

Welcome Mick

We are delighted to announce that Mick Balmforth has joined the Cemplas team! Mick has been in the industry for 20+ years - with a strong background in concrete repair and protection. His claim to fame is delivering a car park refurb which was the largest carbon fibre strengthening contract in Europe! Welcome to the... Read more »

Drumgold MSCP, Isle of Man

Fresh off the ferry and straight to work! No rest for the wicked as our team kick off a brand new project at the Drumgold MSCP on the Isle of Man. With a programme of works including the re-waterproofing of the top deck, including the entrance and exit ramps with a Sika decking system and... Read more »

Calling All Shopping Centre Managers

Calling all Shopping Centre Managers, Asset Management & Building Consultancy Surveyors Don’t forget - it’s not just reinforced concrete car parks that need maintaining & repairing in Shopping Centres! When was the last time that you really looked at your service road? Does it look anything like the pictures here? If so, we can assist... Read more »

Beaufort Court, Fulham

A few more shots from our busy Beaufort Court site in London as our extensive programme of works continue, This is a perfect opportunity for our team to show their versatility and skillset, including: Taking up of the existing multi-sports surfacing Removal of the Lytag concrete Preparation and waterproofing of the podium slab above the... Read more »

Welcome Chelsea

We are delighted to welcome Chelsea, who joins us as our new Office Administrator. She’s a real team player, always happy to help anyone to the best of her ability and we’re sure that she will be a tremendous asset to our business. When she is not busy supporting our Head Office, she is cheering... Read more »

SMAS Worksafe Renewal

We are absolutely delighted to receive our renewed SMAS Worksafe - Safety Management Advisory Services Ltd accreditation. Health and safety as ever, is our number one priority - and day in, day out our team demonstrate their compliance at sites across the UK. Well done team - keep up the hard work!

The Cemplas Magic Strikes Again

The Cemplas magic strikes again! A lovely bit of workmanship from our team on this single ply overlay project.....220㎡ of roof re-waterproofed with the inclusion of an anti-slip coating - job done! On to the next!

Kemper System Contractor!

We are delighted to announce that our renewal certificate for our Authorised Kemperol Contractor status from Kemper System UK has arrived! We look forward to sharing more of our Kemper System project work in the very near future.

Pharmaceutical Warm Roof

600㎡ of Centaur Technologies’ new odourless APA Waterproofing system is now complete - transforming this inverted roof into a warm roof. Thanks to everyone's hard work and dedication, this project is now over the line - and what a result!

Looking Back – Victoria Palace Theatre

Wrapping up our reflective look back at some of the iconic structures Cemplas have been involved with over the past 5 decades - is this demanding and complex basement waterproofing project at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London’s glittering West End. Home to the smash hit musical ‘Hamilton’ - our team had a very tight... Read more »

Looking Back – The Shard

As far as iconic structures in London go - The Shard must be towards the top of the list. Team Cemplas were tasked with completely re-profiling all of the pool sides and tops, including casting complex moulds of the curved sections. In addition, RIW waterproof membrane was applied to all of the ‘wet’ areas of... Read more »

British Parking Association

Cemplas is proud to renew our Membership to the British Parking Association. All of our clients are safe in the knowledge that all of our work is backed by a wealth of memberships and accreditations. We have a highly skilled, professional team - enabling us to deliver outstanding results each and every time with stringent... Read more »

Looking Back – Royal Albert Hall

Continuing our reflective look at some of our most iconic projects - they don’t come much bigger that the Royal Albert Hall. Home of the BBC Proms, this incredible building features a smoking gallery - an ageing walkway that needed protection. Our team recently completed Phase 1 works to provide slip-resistant and waterproof surfaces -... Read more »

New Year – New Opportunity

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team The ideal candidate would have experience within the concrete repair, car park refurbishment or roofing industry. This is preferred, but not essential. The candidate should be willing to travel and would be based from our Midlands office in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity... Read more »

Looking Back – Twickenham Stadium

As we start our brand new year, we’d like to take a reflective look back at some of the projects we have been involved with at some of the UK’s most iconic structures. We’ll kick things off with a very memorable project at Twickenham Stadium. With a tight schedule, due to the start of the... Read more »

Happy New Year!

From all of us here at Team Cemplas, we would like to wish all of our clients, friends and families a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s hope it’s a good one!

Merry Christmas!

Everyone at Cemplas wishes you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Stay safe - and enjoy a great few festive days. Our offices open again on Tuesday 4th January. HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Apply Now!

TWO EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN OUR TEAM....APPLY NOW! We are looking to recruit an ESTIMATOR to join our car park refurbishment and concrete repair division. The ideal candidate would have experience in Car Park Waterproofing and Refurbishment, liquid applied waterproofing systems and Concrete Repair. We are also looking for a CONTRACTS MANAGER. The ideal candidate... Read more »

Kings College, London

Tireless work from our team at Kings College London - where there was plenty of brickwork to prepare prior to the Sika 1 tanking install. Making great progress so far - looking forward to sharing some more as the project continues. Think Basements…..think Cemplas!

Concrete Repair Association Renewal

As members for more than 20 years, Cemplas have once more renewed membership to the Concrete Repair Association (CRA). The CRA is committed to promoting and developing the practice of concrete repair and allied disciplines, as well as advancing education, technical training and health & safety matters in this specialist construction sector. As active members... Read more »

Think Car Parks… Think Cemplas!

Think Car Parks….Think Cemplas! We are proud to be a leading specialist contractor in the Car Park Refurbishment sector. Finalists in the ‘Best Refurbishment’ category of the prestigious British Parking Awards for the last five years in succession, we have repaired, protected and transformed in excess of 300 car park structures throughout the UK for... Read more »

Pharmaceutical Site

As you can see, works are progressing well at our Pharmaceutical site, where Centaur Technologies' new odourless APA waterproofing system is being installed to convert this inverted roof to a warm roof. Thanks to everyone's hard work and dedication, we're looking forward to getting this one over the line in the next few weeks!

Grand Central MSCP, Birmingham

WHAT A PROJECT - but nothing the Cemplas team can’t handle! Our team are re-profiling EVERY RAMP in the Grand Central MSCP in Birmingham - spread over 11 levels in total! Our extensive programme includes; Chainage marked on the deck for the precise mm of concrete to be removed. Tonnes of concrete to be removed... Read more »

Constructionline Gold

Great News! Cemplas are proud to retain our Gold Membership for Constructionline for another year. A fantastic achievement for Cemplas and we’re proud to be members! Find out more about our accreditations and certifications here: https://lnkd.in/gpMxfZf

Meet The Cemplas Team – Phil Darlison

Philip Darlison is our Senior Estimator for our Roofing division - and joined our team a couple of months ago. Phil has a wealth of knowledge and experience in liquid applied, spray applied and hot melt waterproofing systems - and is helping to take our ever-growing Roofing division to the next level! If you would... Read more »

The Full External Wrap

We have recently commenced works on this large MSCP structure in Buckinghamshire, undertaking a range of surveys and remedial solutions. Does your building or car park need repairs? Do you need advice on how to extend the life of the structure? Call our team on 0208 6543149 or 01675 488261 and ask for Graeme Middleton,... Read more »

Cemplas Does… Podium Waterproofing

Cemplas Does - Podium Waterproofing Whether it's: High density polyethylene profiled sheets Two coat, solvent free liquid applied waterproof coatings Hot melt liquid bituminous rubber blend structural waterproofing system We do them all! For more information, either visit our website or contact Graeme Middleton (graeme.middleton@cemplas.co.uk)

Frankham Consultancy Group Fundraising Lunch

Cemplas is delighted to be attending the Frankham Consultancy Group Fundraising Lunch today in Bromley in aid of the Chandran Foundation. For some thirty years, Frankham’s have been involved in various kinds of fundraising. Steve Frankham. MBE, Chairman of Frankham Consultancy Group, through a passion of helping others and improving lives, has been involved in... Read more »

Welcome David Hinton

We are delighted to announce that David Hinton has joined Cemplas as a Sales Consultant. Dave has worked in the roofing industry for over 35 years and has specialised in cold applied liquid waterproofing, working for both manufacturers and contractors. Dave is a great asset to our team as we continue to expand into the... Read more »

Olympia Exhibition Centre

For many years, Cemplas has been associated with maintaining the integrity of the internal and external elements of the Olympia Exhibition Centre……most notably when our team turned their attention to the iconic domed roof, where works included; Waterproofing the original glazed dome roof above the exhibition hall Application of a resin based ‘clear’ system over... Read more »

ISO 45001 Achieved

We’re incredibly proud to announce that as a result of our team’s hard work and commitment, Cemplas has achieved the new ISO 45001! ISO 45001 is based on the ISO High Level Structure (HLS) for management system standards which can deliver the following benefits: Increased organisational resilience through proactive risk prevention, innovation and continual improvement... Read more »

Pharmaceutical Roof

Works are now underway at a site for a major pharmaceutical company. The first phase of the roof is approximately 600㎡ and our team are already beginning to remove the ballast and extruded insulation to expose the asphalt roof. Attention will then turn to a new VCL, new 130mm insulation and Centaur Technologies’ new odourless... Read more »

Are you an Estimator?

We are looking for an Estimator to join our car park refurbishment and concrete repair division. The ideal candidate would have experience in Car Park Waterproofing & Refurbishment, liquid applied waterproofing systems and Concrete Repair. The candidate should be willing to travel to various sites nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ever-growing... Read more »

City Hospital, Birmingham

Wrapping up our week in style - as we check in with our team at City Hospital in Birmingham where they have been applying a Deckmaster 1 Coat system to the parking bay areas. A clean bill of health and looking good so far!

A First For UK Car Parks!

Our team are proud to be trailblazing the Sika's OneShot system for the FIRST TIME on a car park in the UK. This innovative system allows the waterproofing membrane to be sprayed directly on to the deck before the top coat is applied. Fantastic to have the support from Sika on site as our team... Read more »

Welcome Phil

Cemplas is delighted to announce that Phil Darlinson has joined us in the role of Senior Estimator for Roofing & Podiums. Phil brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in liquid applied, spray applied and hot melt waterproofing systems. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Phil to Cemplas and wish... Read more »

Grand Parade Underground Car Park

Team Cemplas Strike Again! Our team recently carried out concrete repairs and corrosion management to the beams and soffit areas of this underground car park. Works were phased to ensure minimal disruption for the occupants of the car park - and our team utilised Sika 675 anti-carbonation coatings and anode installations underpinned our corrosion management... Read more »

Welcome Garry

We’re delighted to welcome Garry Bond to the Cemplas team - joining us as a Site Supervisor for our Concrete Repair division. Garry has a wealth of experience that he’s bringing to the role, having been in construction for 41 years (since he was just 15!) And in Garry’s spare time, he’s never too far... Read more »

British Parking Awards Commendation

We may not have taken home the award for our category at the recent British Parking Awards - but our team were delighted to have been presented with a commendation for a positive response to the pandemic within the industry. The Cemplas team have continued to work tirelessly over the past 18 months - often... Read more »

Dean Hubbard – Site Commendation

What a way to finish our week! HUGE congratulations to one of our site managers - Dean Hubbard - who has just been presented with a letter of commendation and a £50 voucher from our client VINCI Construction UK for HSQE Excellence on site. Here at Cemplas, safety is paramount - and it’s a real... Read more »

Cemplas Brochure

From top to bottom, inside and out, we REPAIR, PROTECT and TRANSFORM! It’s what we do Download this document and take a look.

British Parking Awards 2021

TODAY’S THE DAY! We’re suited and booted - and ready to take our places for this year’s British Parking Awards! Finalists for the 5th consecutive time - will it be our team lifting that trophy later on? We’ll find out soon! GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS!

Peter Jones Store – Canopy Roof

Canopy roof works are progressing well at the Peter Jones store, where our programme of works include; Concrete repairs to the underside of the canopy Concrete repairs to the substrate Sika liquid applied waterproofing system install Repair, protect, transform - it’s what we do!

Wembley Central Shopping Centre

Situated in the heart of Wembley Central Shopping Centre, directly outside major retail units (Tesco, Specsavers, Iceland), Cemplas were engaged to remove the existing paviors & substrates - undertake structural repair works and waterproof the entire podium deck prior to reinstatement of build-up and finishes. The podium is directly over a car park facility and... Read more »

The Countdown Is On!

ONE WEEK TO GO! We’re still on a high after being shortlisted for next week’s British Parking Awards 2021 (our FIFTH consecutive year!) This time, it’s our Swansgate Shopping Centre car park project that is in the spotlight……and we’ve got everything crossed for next Friday. Good luck to all of the finalists and we’ll see... Read more »

Project 7, Uxbridge

Our dedicated team tanked what was eventually going to be an external area - utilising RIW Ltd Tough Seal and RIW Flexiseal Pro. Great job from the team - well done everyone Think basements and waterproofing……think Cemplas

Think Basements…..think Cemplas!

Our team have just completed works on this wine cellar, where we waterproofed the basement walls and floor utilising the Sika 1 Tanking System. Explore our basements and waterproofing service offering in detail

BPA Finalists For The 5th Consecutive Year

 FINALISTS FOR THE 5th CONSECUTIVE YEAR! We were absolutely delighted to receive the news that our Swansgate Shopping Centre car park project has been shortlisted for the upcoming British Parking Awards 2021. We are very proud to be shortlisted once again and we would like to take this opportunity to wish 'Good Luck' to all... Read more »

Think CPD…..think Cemplas!

We would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone that our CPD programme is very much still in demand - and we can facilitate this either online or covid-safely face to face. So whether you’re a Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Asset Management or Architectural practice - discover the benefits of our CPD programme here

Edwardes Square, London

Due to the existing asphalt on this roof cracking and causing water ingress and damage into the flats below, Team Cemplas were instructed to work their magic and resolve the issue by applying Kemper 2K Pur with fleece reinforcement. It’s safe to say that following the works - all issues have been eradicated…..Problem Solved Great... Read more »

South Bank Centre

As part of a two-year, £28m restoration of London’s prestigious South Bank Centre, the Cemplas team brought this globally famous arts venue back to its former glory, including; Restorative cleaning of all internal architectural concrete elements using Remmers' 'Arte Mundit' poultice Queen Elizabeth Hall, Hayward Gallery & Purcell Room restored Dry-renovation of board-finished concrete walls... Read more »

Cemplas Does – Structure Repair and Protection

Balconies; Roof Gardens; Podium Decks; Walkways; Public Areas - the list goes on! Resin bonded aggregate systems are hard-wearing, slip resistant and decorative - very low maintenance and with a life expectancy of 10 years in most environments.

Welcome Paul

Cemplas is delighted to announce that Paul Ashwood has joined us in the role of Senior Surveyor. Paul has been in the structural waterproofing industry for over 30 years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. We would like to wish Paul every success in new his role with us. Welcome to... Read more »

Podium Waterproofing

Cemplas Does - Podium Waterproofing Whether it's: High density polyethylene profiled sheets Two coat, solvent free liquid applied waterproof coatings Hot melt liquid bituminous rubber blend structural waterproofing system We do them all! For more information, either visit our website or contact Graeme Middleton (graeme.middleton@cemplas.co.uk)

Think Transformation…..Think Cemplas!

We just love it when schemes come together! A little while ago, our team completed full basement re-waterproofing works at 20 St James St, Piccadilly, where the previously wet basement areas of this prestigious building have been fully converted into useable commercial office space. Just take a look at the transformation! Think Transformation…..think Cemplas!

Join our Team!

Join Team Cemplas! Our Structural Repair and Car Park Refurbishment team are seeking experienced working Foreman / site supervisors to support our contract delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great team. If you are interested, please contact info@cemplas.co.uk

Welcome Mitchell

Cemplas is delighted to welcome Mitchell Summerfield to our team in the role of Structural Waterproofing Technician. Mitchell has several years’ experience in waterproofing, and after a short time away from the industry, he is now back in the industry with Team Cemplas. Mitchell has experience in cavity drain installation, waterproof slurries and waterproof coatings... Read more »

Kings Court MSCP, Leatherhead

Another stunning install from our car park team - as the top deck of our Kings Court project nears completion. The existing linear drainage channels have all been removed and replaced and the removal and re-application of the car park layout lining and car parking bays has also been completed. Now on to the car... Read more »

Welcome Dylan

🎉 The Good News Keeps On Coming! 🎉 Cemplas is delighted to announce that Dylan Holmes has joined our team as a Trainee Liquid Roofing Applicator. Within his first week at Cemplas, Dylan attended a Kemper System UK training course and started work on his first project with our liquid roofing team in Central London.... Read more »

Croydon Football Club Sponsorship

Cemplas is delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring Croydon FC for a THIRD season in a row Unfortunately, due to covid, the previous two seasons have been cut short - so we’re all hoping that this will be a fully completed and successful season for the Trams. The season kicks off with a... Read more »

The Binding Site

A few more shots from our extensive programme of works from The Binding Site Group, where our team worked their magic on the following; Excavating paving blocks and pavements - and exposing the capping beams to the undercroft car park Replacing the existing paving Installing new drainage Removal of the hedges and the installation of... Read more »

Cemplas Does… Liquid-Applied Roofing

Cemplas Does - Liquid-Applied Re-waterproofing of Flat Roofs, Walkways, Balconies & Terracing We only use COLD, liquid-applied technologies meaning that we GUARANTEE NO HOT WORKS ensuring that your building is safe from fire risks when carrying out re-waterproofing works. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application & undertake a full refurbishment... Read more »

Buckingham Court

One old asphalt roof removed - and a brand new Centaur Technologies PU system installed With new lead flashings and cornices to finish the look - it’s another great job from our Roofing division.

Welcome Tom

Our team just keeps on growing - as we welcome Tom Adams who joins us as a transport operative! Tom has been working with us for about a year via an agency - but after being very impressed with his work ethic - we offered him a permanent contract. Even away from work, he’s never... Read more »

Corrosion Management

When repairing and protecting reinforced concrete, to effect the correct repair outcome with Car Park Refurbishment, the Corrosion Management process is a vitally important piece of the refurbishment jigsaw. Corrosion Management techniques include the use of Multi-functional Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI’s) Vapour-Phase (VCI’s) Sacrificial Galvanic Anodes (Embedded) Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Our multi-faceted, multi-skilled team can... Read more »

Lifecare Plan’s

Good to be out in the North last week – despite the rain - surveying this much unloved car park with a view to pulling together proposals for a comprehensive programme of concrete condition tests and a Lifecare Plan for a potential new client. If you need budget costs or advice before embarking on a... Read more »

Binding Site, Birmingham

TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE! This staircase was just a small part of our transformational works at The Binding Site Group. The stairs had been leaking into the building below - but our team worked their magic to bring them back to their former glory. Stair treads were removed Staircase was fully waterproofed New stair treads were installed... Read more »

Leamington Spa Delivery Office

Bringing this 150+ year old building back to its former glory…..think structural repairs and restoration….think Cemplas! Our team are currently undertaking stone and brick restoration remedial works at the Leamington Spa Delivery Office, including; Limestone repairs utilising Remmers UK repair mortar Protective coating works to the blockwork following pressure washing, repairing and rejointing Repairing and... Read more »

Ryan Brooker

Cemplas is delighted to announce that Ryan Brooker has been promoted to Contracts Supervisor for our Roofing Division Ryan has been with Cemplas since 2017 and has been a key part of our Roofing Team from day one. Ryan has been in the roofing industry for 20 years and his experience and attention to detail... Read more »

Acclaim Renewal

We started the week with great news and we’re finishing the same way! Accredited status RENEWED! Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton, said ‘Health and Safety is a top priority at Cemplas - and holding the Acclaim accreditation is important in ensuring Cemplas stays at the top of its game!’.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Our overlay works to the existing damaged asphalt roof at our Commonwealth War Graves project are now complete.... And it’s another flawless Sika Decothane Ultra install from our team Think Roofing…..Think Cemplas!

George Clark

GREAT NEWS TO START OUR WEEK Cemplas is delighted to announce that George Clark, who has been one of our structural waterproofing technicians for over 25 years, has been promoted to Contracts Supervisor. George is a hard-working, committed member of our team, and a fantastic asset to the company. We thank George for his hard... Read more »

Backcester Lane, Lichfield – Transformation

Transformation Complete! And when you take a look at the ‘before’ shots - the Cemplas magic has helped breathe fresh new life into the Backcester Lane MSCP. An extensive programme of works over both levels including: Painting to parapet walls Concrete repairs Deck coatings Jet washing Application of Ferrogard 903 Anode installations Sika 612 works... Read more »

Backcester Lane, Lichfield – Night Work

Whatever the time, whatever the location - if you need it transforming, our team are ON IT! 900㎡ of base coat works on a night shift - DONE

SafeContractor Renewal

Cemplas is proud to announce that we have once again renewed our SafeContractor accreditation Maintaining excellent health and safety is of paramount importance to our team and we are always looking at further ways to make our sites even safer.

Think CPD… Think Cemplas

Think CPD…..think Cemplas! We would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone that our CPD programme is very much still in demand - and we can facilitate this either online or covid-safely face to face. So whether you’re a Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, Asset Management or Architectural practice - discover the benefits of our... Read more »

Easton Street MSCP, High Wycombe

From this - to THIS! Easton Street MSCP in High Wycombe is the latest in a long line to receive the Cemplas treatment - where our team applied anti-slip epoxy floor coatings to the stair wells, complete with yellow bosons. Transformational work - it’s what we do! Think Transformation? Think Cemplas!

Think Repairs, Think Protection, Think Cemplas

Got issues with your car park asset? THINK REPAIRS, THINK PROTECTION, THINK CEMPLAS! Bonding agents Repair mortars Surface leveling mortars Anti-carbonation coatings Deck waterproofing Whatever the problem - our team has you covered!

Market Gates MSCP

“Not only was the technical advice offered during the contract excellent, the site was exceptionally well managed; clean and tidy; you couldn’t fault it at any point.” - We’ll certainly take that - THANK YOU! Concrete Repairs Carbon Fiber Plate Installations Patch Painted Anti-Carbonation Coatings All part of the Cemplas service!

Size It Up

Now is the perfect time to take stock of your car park structure while any issues from the winter are fresh in your mind. Graeme Middleton, our Business Development Director, talks lifecare plans, maintenance and why bay size really does matter in this month’s Parking News (p26/27) Read Graeme’s article in full, here  

Mental Health Matters

Particularly after the past 12 months or so - looking after your mental health has never been more important. This week, the Mental Health Foundation are encouraging everyone to take a moment and connect with Nature. More than half of UK adults say that being close to nature, improved their mental health - so try... Read more »

197 Kensington High Street, London

Think Basements - Think Cemplas Sterling work from our team as they complete their Delta Cavity membrane system works to the basement at 197 Kensington High Street in readiness for the building to be transformed into brand new retail / office space. Repair; Protect; Transform - it’s got our name written all over it!

Chatham Quayside Jetty

Repair, protect, transform - it’s what we do! The Cemplas mantra is in full flow at Chatham Quayside Jetty - where hydro demolition and reforming/reprofiling of the concrete structure works are now underway.

Join Our Team

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team - APPLY NOW! Ideal candidates should have experience in liquid applied roofing. The role would be based from either our Head Office in Coulsdon or Regional Office in Coleshill. The position is available for a quick start. If you are interested, please email your... Read more »

Think Basements…Think Cemplas

Waterproofing basements & cellars etc is often referred to as ‘tanking’ which is – as its name suggests – just that; creating an internal tank inside a structure which keeps water and dampness out. It is defined as a waterproof membrane applied over a surface, preventing completely the entry of liquid water under hydrostatic (water)... Read more »

Backcester Lane, Lichfield

On site, all set up and ready for action! Backcester Lane Car Park, Lichfield - the latest in a long line to receive the Cemplas magic!

Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre

What a way to wrap up our week with the Cemplas team in top form! Our completed Sikalastic Rapid system works are looking superb at Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre - and the PMMA technology ensured that the system provided the speed of cure that was required. Full credit to the team on this one... Read more »

Welcome James Eaton!

 JAMES EATON joins the Cemplas team! We are delighted to welcome James Eaton, who joins us as our new purchasing controller. James started his purchasing career in 2016, backed by a wealth of previous experience knowledge in the IT sector. He’s a real team player, always happy to help anyone to the best of his... Read more »

Savills Graduate Training Event CPD

Many thanks to our host, Savills, for inviting us to present our 'Testing and Investigation' CPD at the Savills Graduate Training event today and also to those 30 delegates who attended! Interesting in booking some CPD for your colleagues? Email grace.roden@cemplas.co.uk to find out more.

New Bond Street, London

We’re nearing completion of our works at 123/124 New Bond Street, where our works have included;  Delta Cavity Drainage to the floors, walls and vaulted soffits Providing retail and office space Sika 1K waterproof slurry to the flat concrete soffit An incredible project - and hats off to everyone who has worked tirelessly over the... Read more »

Estimator Required

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team - APPLY NOW! Ideal candidates should have experience in liquid applied roofing and/or car park waterproofing & refurbishment. The role would be based from either our Head Office in Coulsdon or our Regional Office in Coleshill. The position is available for a quick start.... Read more »

Happy Easter

Happy Easter Everyone! Time for a few days off - and a little bit of chill time.......now where are the chocolates?

We Are Looking…

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team! Ideal candidates should have experience in liquid applied roofing and/or car park waterproofing & refurbishment. The role would be based from either our Head Office in Coulsdon or our Regional Office in Coleshill. The position is available for a quick start. If you are... Read more »

World Theatre Day

Hot on the heels of World Theatre Day over the weekend, our team took their moment in the spotlight recently, taking centre stage with our Victoria Palace Theatre project in the heart of London’s West End. At a time where the theatre industry is taking a massive hit - with lots of staff currently out... Read more »

Capabilities Video

From top to bottom, inside and out, we REPAIR, PROTECT and TRANSFORM! It’s what we do Take a look…..

The Institute Of Roofing

HUGE congratulations to Neil Walker (MoiR) - who has just been accepted as a member of the The Institute Of Roofing! Fantastic news - we always knew Neil was going to be a great addition to our team!

Concrete Repair Association

Backed by a wealth of accreditations, such as our renewed membership to the Concrete Repair Association, you can have total confidence in Cemplas for all your waterproofing and concrete repair projects. Professional and highly experienced - we always deliver quality!

Cemplas Does – Walkways, Balconies & Terraces

Rapid Curing; Minimal Disruption; NO ‘hot-work’ elements; Wider range of design choice; Aesthetically pleasing. Just 5 reasons for choosing liquid applied waterproofing for your balconies and walkways.

Twyford Mill Sewage Treatment

When the tanks at the Twyford Mill Sewage Treatment centre were leaking water through the 1m thick walls, Team Cemplas were called to the rescue! Draining the tanks one at a time Brick stitching the cracks on the external walls Grit blasting and waterproofing the internal walls Problem solved and another happy client!

LRWA

Cemplas is proud to announce that we are members of the LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association). With a wealth of liquid applied waterproofing projects in our project archive and plenty more in the pipeline - there's never been a better time to become members.

Kent Science Park

A warm roof refurbishment was the order of the day at the Kent Science Park - and with 2000㎡ to complete under strict COVID safety measures, there was certainly plenty for our team to work through. Kemperol V210 Installation to re-waterproof 2000㎡ mineral felt roof Addressing failed laps and joints to existing mineral felt COVID... Read more »

British Parking Awards

Normally at this time of year, the parking industry would have been celebrating the British Parking Awards however due to the current restrictions, the awards won’t be taking place until (hopefully) later this year. The awards are always one of the highlights of our working year and having been shortlisted finalists for the last four... Read more »

International Women’s Day

We are proud to be celebrating International Women’s Day today - and taking a moment to recognise the talent, dedication and invaluable contributions made to our industry. We are all a team - and only as strong as our players within - so THANK YOU!

Transformation Complete

Transformation Complete - as our team work their magic on this underground car park  Existing coatings removed by planing and captive blasting 3300㎡ of intermediate deck re-waterproofed with Tremco’s Deckshield SF system Entrance and exit ramps re-waterproofed with Tremco’s Deckshield MMS system Parking Bays and instructions built in

Resin Bonded/Bound Flooring

Balconies; Roof Gardens; Podium Decks; Car Parks; Ramps; Public Areas - the list goes on! Resin bonded aggregate systems are hardwearing, slip resistant and decorative - very low maintenance and with a life expectancy of 10 years in most environments.

Aberdeen Road

We NEED one of these Carrying out Delta Membrane Systems Ltd works in North London - and we LOVE this sunken seating pit in the middle of the floor for the cinema room. What a space!

University of Essex

Concrete Repair, Structural Reinforcement & Strengthening and Anti-Carbonation Coatings Our team were engaged to design and complete reinforcement and strengthening works to the concrete frame podium, which links the an existing building with a new building structure at the University Of Essex.

Cemplas Does – Podium Waterproofing

Cemplas Does - Podium Waterproofing Whether it's: High density polyethylene profiled sheets Two coat, solvent free liquid applied waterproof coatings Hot melt liquid bituminous rubber blend structural waterproofing system We do them all! For more information, contact Graeme Middleton (graeme.middleton@cemplas.co.uk)

9 Kingsway, London

Another Tor Coatings overlay install - where our Roofing team are utilising Elastaseal Z system to the dormers, gutter and balcony. Liquid applied waterproofing is just one of our many roofing services our multi-skilled team are proficient in.

Corrosion Management

When repairing and protecting reinforced concrete, to effect the correct repair outcome with Car Park Refurbishment, the Corrosion Management process is a vitally important piece of the refurbishment jigsaw. Corrosion Management techniques include the use of Multi-functional Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI’s) Vapour-Phase (VCI’s) Sacrificial Galvanic Anodes (Embedded) Impressed Current Cathodic Protection

Value Engineering at Cemplas

For these recent external facade remedial works at Prospect House, our team deployed the Specialist Access System - ensuring quality, safety and performance at all times

Transformations – it’s what we do

Transformations - it’s what we do And as our basement works near completion on this project, the difference is clear! WHAT A PROJECT - full credit to our hard working team

Chapel Street Car Park

2400㎡ of car park deck - currently receiving the Cemplas magic - as our team carry out works for Brighton and Hove Council Sikafloor 151 is the system of choice for the project, with minor concrete repairs and works to the expansion joints utilising Sikaflex 406. We'll post a few more photos in the next... Read more »

Cemplas Does – Structure Repair and Protection

Cemplas Does - Structure Repair and Protection In addition to the extensive work that we carry out on car park structures, Cemplas also has extensive, long-term experience of carrying out concrete repair and protection to a wide range of existing reinforced concrete structures. Typically these have been on exterior building facades such as commercial office... Read more »

New Faces & New Wheels

Getting 2021 off to an incredible start - we’re delighted to welcome TWO new members of Team Cemplas! Neil Walker - Contracts Manager Joe Hardwick - Assistant Site Manager And not only that - our fleet expansion continues with the addition of 3 new vans! Welcome to Cemplas gentlemen - looking forward to working with... Read more »

Monday Motivation

Little bit of Monday Motivation for our team and we’re looking forward to getting our teeth stuck into this one…..where joint replacements are the order of the day!

Comfort Flooring

When you need a ‘comfort floor’ - our experienced team are top of the class! In recent years, we have seen the introduction of resin-based floors being used to introduce and improve decorative and aesthetic effect. This growth has been most prevalent in sectors such as education & teaching, hospitals and healthcare where designers have... Read more »

Imperial College

Our team always rise to the challenge! An intricate #Kemperol 2K Pur overlay install for this plant room at Imperial College……but hats off to our operatives - superb job

Q-Park Sheffield

A few more shots from our busy Q-Park site in Sheffield as our works continue. Some stunning workmanship from our team on site - we think you’ll agree, it’s looking fantastic! Thanks to all involved

Our online CPDs are more popular than ever!

We were delighted to host 44 employees of Gardiner & Theobald LLP online yesterday for our CPD on the Structural Repair & Protection of Concrete Structures - our best attendance numbers to date! With some excellent feedback on our content and relevance to the subject, we’re delighted to be able to knowledge share with the... Read more »

Walkden MSCP, Mansfield

Repair, Protect, Transform - it’s what we do! Stirling work from our Structural Repair team as they carry out concrete repairs works at Walkden MSCP in Mansfield. Tasked with installing additional rebar - utilising #Sika 614f flowable repair mortar - it’s another happy client to kick start our week!

Cemplas Does – Liquid-Applied Re-waterproofing

Cemplas Does - Liquid-Applied Re-waterproofing of Flat Roofs, Walkways, Balconies & Terracing We only use COLD, liquid-applied technologies meaning that we GUARANTEE NO HOT WORKS ensuring that your building is safe from fire risks when carrying out re-waterproofing works. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application & undertake a full refurbishment... Read more »

Confined Space Feasibility Survey

All in a day’s work! Our basement division were deployed to the A406 in Chingford recently for Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd to carry out confined space feasibility surveys of failed joints in two 40lm attenuation tanks. Plenty to get their teeth stuck into on this one!

Hans Place, London

Our busy site at Hans Place in London is taking shape nicely - allowing our multi-disciplined team the opportunity to showcase their versatile skillset. They’ve been hard at work stripping and replacing the slate roofs, stripping and replacing the main lead roof with associated lead works and carrying out Bauder LiquiDEK overlay works to the... Read more »

Join our Team!

Join our Team! We are looking for a Purchasing Controller to join our ever growing team. The ideal candidate should have experience in the construction industry and using the ‘Construct for Sage 50’ program. This full time role will be based from our Head Office in Coulsdon, Surrey and will include placing material, plant and... Read more »

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

From all of us here at Team Cemplas, we would like to wish all of our clients, friends and families a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Fingers crossed it's a good one!

It Was An Incredibly Unprecedented Year!

This year, even though it was an incredibly unprecedented year, has seen some fabulous workmanship from our team who have worked tirelessly on projects right across the UK. We just want to take a moment to thank everyone involved in all of our projects in 2020 - and we look forward to seeing what 2021... Read more »

Merry Christmas!

 Everyone at Cemplas wishes you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Stay safe - and enjoy a great few festive days. Our offices open again on Monday 4th January. HAPPY CHRISTMAS! #happychristmas #christmas2020

Allport House

The first phase of works is now complete at Allport House, just ahead of the Christmas break, where our basements team have been installing RIW Toughseal waterproofing (incorporating an aggregate scatter), reinforcing tape and Flexiseal Pro. All part of the grander scheme to convert the existing offices into apartments! Certainly one to watch as we... Read more »

Riverside, Sheffield

Some fantastic progress from our Parking division over at the Q-Park car park in Sheffield. Efficient, great attention to detail, professional - all developing nicely. Want to find out more about our comprehensive Car Park Refurbishment services? https://cemplas.co.uk/services/car-park-refurbishment/

It’s Not Always About Car Parks, Roofing & Basements

It’s not always about car parks, roofing & basements - we’ve also got resin-bound & resin-bonded surfacing covered! Our team also specialises in the application of surfacing for external applications creating the look of a natural aggregate surface. Typical areas of use are external ramps, paths, landscaping areas, balconies and roof gardens as well as... Read more »

What A Project!

WHAT A PROJECT - and proud to have played our part  15,000㎡ of deck waterproofing 400 LinM of drainage channels and expansion joints 12,000㎡ of anti-carbonation coatings to the soffits and columns A superb result on the refurbishment of the Haymarket MSCP - situated over the shopping centre….#workmanship at its finest!

Queens Head Pub, Chelsea

Our busy site at the historic Queens Head Pub in Chelsea, as the basement waterproofing works continue as part of this prestigious residential development. Following site preparation, the waterproofing solution combining SIkadur Combiflex and Sika 1 render is being applied to the basement & below pavement vaults leaving them finished to allow the subsequent dry-lining... Read more »

JOIN THE CEMPLAS TEAM – APPLY NOW!

JOIN THE CEMPLAS TEAM - APPLY NOW! We are looking for a Contracts Manager to join our expanding #Roofing Division…..are you the person we are looking for? This full time role will include managing roofing projects mostly in and around London and the South East. The ideal candidate should have experience & knowledge of liquid... Read more »

Movember

Have you been growing a tash this Movember Like our Foreman - Eddie Friar? Ed is raising awareness for prostate cancer which 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with in their lifetime Why not show us yours?

Movement Joints In Parking Structures

Movement Joints in Parking Structures... Here’s a really good example of a client taking our recent advice on proactive measures for their car parks! We surveyed the movement joints for a potential local authority client this week and this is what we found. Granted, whilst the rest of the car park requires work, the client... Read more »

Rapid Response

🚨 Rapid Response 🚨 We have completed a 48-hour rapid response for the Maintenance Team of a Supermarket’s Warehouse to provide repairs and slip resistance to the floors. All work was carried out during Sunday night to avoid disruption to the clients operations.

Some TLC Was Required

Some TLC was required! The Luton Subway and stairs in St Albans desperately needed to be looked after; Team Cemplas completed minor concrete repairs, using a structural lightweight repair mortar before applying anti-carbonation and anti-graffiti coatings to the subway and external walls. We installed a top deck waterproofing system to the exposed concrete before applying... Read more »

Cemplas Does…

CEMPLAS DOES...Basement Waterproofing & Podium Waterproofing. Cemplas has established a great reputation as a leading contractor in Basement Waterproofing and associated works. We’ve worked on a huge amount of projects for over 50 years providing basement & podium waterproofing, including a significant number of iconic structures such as the Met Police’s NEW Scotland Yard, London’s... Read more »

Welcome Kenny

We are delighted to announce another addition to our Cemplas family, please welcome Kenny Dittman! Kenny has joined Team Cemplas as a Senior Contracts Manager for our Car Park Refurbishment and Structure Repair and Protection teams. He has been working within the construction industry for the past 33 years, specialising in Car Parks and Concrete... Read more »

We Will Remember Them

Lest We Forget! They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Parking News Article

Following our Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton’s presentation at the recent BPA 'virtual' conference, which took place recently, you can see our article written also for Parking News. Catch it in full on pages 24 and 25: https://lnkd.in/d5MK8MA

Welcome Dean

We would like to welcome Dean Hubbard, who has joined Cemplas as part of our Car Parks team as a Site Manager. Dean has been working within the construction industry for the past 20 years with the last 9 of those specialising in Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing. We hope you will join us in welcoming... Read more »

Q-Park, Riverside

We are currently on site at Q-Park’s Riverside MSCP, Sheffield as Principal Contractor. We will be completing a series of concrete repairs and installation of fleece reinforcement to all areas of potential movement, prior to the application of Tremco’s Deckshield waterproofing system to the two top levels and ground floor levels of the car park.

Lowestoft Police Station

We have recently completed the car park refurbishment works at Lowestoft Police Station as Principal Contractor, where we have installed Sika’s RB58 deck waterproofing system to the top deck, ramps and underground car park. Also included in our package of works were concrete repairs to the underground car park and linemarking throughout. What a transformation!

One Year Since Our 50th Anniversary

We can’t believe it’s been 12 months since our 50 years in business anniversary celebrations. Our 51st year has been busier than ever too!

Princes Gardens

The scaffolding is down! Our Structure Repair and Protection team completed this façade refurbishment at Princes Gardens for our client 8Build. The works included the renovation and repair of the front and back elevation skin using lime render with the full redecoration of the façades.

Welcome Darryl

We are delighted to announce another addition to our Cemplas family, please welcome Darryl Peake! Darryl has joined Team Cemplas as an Site Supervisor for Structure Repair and Protection team; he brings with him an abundance of long-term construction industry experience across this specialist sector. We would like to wish Darryl every success with his... Read more »

Join Our Team!

Join our Team! We are looking for working site supervisors to join our ever growing car park and concrete repair division. You should have experience in concrete repair and/or resin deck coating applications and be willing to travel to service the different regions where we operate in the UK. If you are interested, please email... Read more »

Haverstock Hill, Camden

Works are progressing on site at Haverstock Hill, Camden, which is being refurbished into a mixed-use development of flats and offices. We are installing a Delta cavity drainage membrane and slurry system to the walls and floors of the basement and ground floor. This is what we do! Repair, Protect and Transform!

LRWA Membership

We are thrilled to announce that we have become members of the LRWA and we very much look forward to being an active contractor member and working closely with them in supporting their aims to raise standards and embed best practise across our industry.

Scarles Yard Car Park, Norwich

Works are underway on one of our contracts at Scarles Yard Car Park in Norwich where – in the role of Principal Contractor – we are replacing the existing failed movement joints and drainage gullies. Water ingress via the leaking joints has been saturating the RC beams below resulting in concrete damage and reinforcement corrosion.... Read more »

SafeContractor Renewal

Cemplas are proud to announce that we have once again renewed our SafeContractor accreditation. Maintaining excellent health and safety is important to Team Cemplas; we are always looking at ways to make our sites even safer.

Have you finalised your Autumn CPD Programme?

Have you finalised your Autumn CPD Programme? Why not book one with our Business Development Director – Graeme Middleton which can be completed online! To book in please contact grace.roden@cemplas.co.uk or call 01675 488261  

Throwback Thursday – Exley Centre

Throwback Thursday – Exley Centre Last year Team Cemplas completed the walkways at Exley Centre, Tamworth where we had to strip back all the surfaces on the walkways and install Sika Liquid Plastics Sikalastic Rapid system with new paviours above to stop any water ingress. We also had to demolish the parapet wall which has... Read more »

Springbridge Road MSCP

We have completed the refurbishment works at the Springbridge Road MSCP, Ealing as Principal Contractor where we have installed Tremco’s Rapid Cure Car Park Deck Waterproofing system to the top deck with anti-carbonation coatings to the parapet walls. #Waterproofing #WaterTight #Refurbishment

Basement Waterproofing

Over the years we have carried out numerous basement waterproofing projects in the Soho area of London in particular, Carnaby Street and the adjoining roads. These projects have consisted of applying a Sika 1 Waterproofing system to the basement and pavement vaults to the font of commercial buildings. Do YOU have a basement which needs... Read more »

Our UK Coverage

We cannot believe it’s already been 2 years since we established our Midlands & Northern Region. This map shows our UK coverage!

Royal Albert Hall – Phase 3

We are back on site at this legendary London structure - The Royal Albert Hall - completing Phase 3 of our works!

Leeming Road, Borehamwood

We have breathed new life into this refurbished staircase for Leeming Road Shopping Parades, Borehamwood. Which required concrete repairs, corrosion inhibitors and anti-carbonation coatings to the underside while the concrete substrate of the landings, treads and risers were waterproofed using Sikagard. Another example how we can repair, protect and transform structures! 👍

Welcome David Carroll

We just keep growing! We are thrilled to announce that David Carroll has joined Team Cemplas as a Contract Manager, David has over 30 years’ experience and knowledge relating to the construction industry. We would like to wish David every success with his new role and welcome to Cemplas!

Proud Sponsors…

Cemplas are delighted to announce that we will remain Croydon Football Club’s main sponsor for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The season is due to kick off in early September. Croydon FC last played a competitive match at the end of March where the season ended early due to Covid 19. With a few weeks left... Read more »

Let’s Not Be Strangers!

Let’s not be strangers! Just cos’ we do not meet face to face at the moment doesn’t mean we cannot meet online… our CPD Presentations are still going ahead! Why not book yours now? Please call 0203 981 1030 or email grace.roden@cemplas.co.uk

Marriotts Walk MSCP, Whitney

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out refurbishment work at Marriotts Walk MSCP, Witney. As Principal Contractor will be removing the existing protective coatings to the overall steel frame elements followed by the application of an intumescent coating, along with associated fire protection works. It's what we... Read more »

New Bond Street, London – Phase 2

We have completed the second phase of works at New Bond Street, London where we have installed a Delta Cavity Membrane system to the walls and floor before applying a screed finish over the floor membrane. We will be back on site soon for our last phase of works!

Series 200 – Winnersh Triangle MSCP

Works are continuing at our site Series 200 - Winnersh Triangle MSCP as we continue in the role of Principal Contractor. We are installing a new LED lighting scheme throughout the car park including new lighting columns to the external car park. We are removing external cladding panels and perimeter cappings to be blasted and... Read more »

Welcome Lee

We are delighted to announce another addition to our Cemplas family, please welcome Lee Tierney! Lee has joined Team Cemplas as an Estimator and Contracts Surveyor for our Car Park Refurbishment and Structure Repair and Protection teams; he brings with him an abundance of long-term construction industry experience across these specialist sectors. We would like... Read more »

Amazing Feedback… Again

It’s always nice to have great feedback – again – from one of our clients! “Mike (Divisional Manager, Car Parks, Cemplas) and his team have been excellent ambassadors for Cemplas and any minor issues that have cropped up, Mike has been swift in responding and we look forward to working with him and his team... Read more »

Access Self Storage

Cemplas have recently completed the waterproofing to the 2-storey basement at Access Self Storage, Streatham High Road in London which is a mixed-use development of storage and offices. We have installed a Delta Cavity Membrane system to the walls and floors. We will soon be back on site to complete the lift pits!

The ‘Tell-Tale’ Signs

The ‘tell-tale’ signs … All of these images exhibit the tell-tale signs of underlying and potentially very serious corrosion problems in car parks, particularly pertaining to the key structural components of the structure. Given the long-term saturation from leaking movement joints above, it’s most likely that high levels of chloride contamination (from de-icing salts) will... Read more »

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

We have breathed new life in the flat roof at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Head Office, Maidenhead. We have conducted minor asphalt repairs before applying a Sika cold liquid-applied membrane to create this watertight finish. Great work on this project by all!

Ealing Fields High School

Great to see such a high-profile visitor to one of our current projects where we are installing a range of waterproofing solutions to the double basement at Ealing Fields High School. Playing a leading role with the design of this project from the outset, our works have included the application of pre-bagged Sika 1 waterproof... Read more »

Changing our CPD Approach

We are looking forward to hosting our Understanding Reinforced Concrete Structure Defects through Testing and Investigation CPD webinar with Gardiner and Theobald later today. Even with the current situation we are still able to provide a range of CPD’s through Zoom or Teams. Why don’t you book all your CPD Presentation requirements ahead with Team... Read more »

Hunters Bridge, Welwyn Garden City

Why not kick back and relax? Our Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton, discusses one of our car park refurbishment projects at Hunters Bridge, Welwyn Garden City in the May edition of Parking News. Catch it in full on pages 28 and 29: https://lnkd.in/dVXkC6N #ParkingNews #HotOffThePress #Project #RepairProtectTransform

SafeContractor Accreditation

Great to receive our recertification of our SafeContractor accreditation!

Flashback Friday – Bottle Alley

Flashback Friday - Bottle Alley: The Cemplas team carried out extensive repairs to Bottle Alley, Hastings, which is a historic structure designed in the early 1930s by borough engineer Sidney Little featuring panels of different coloured glass. Bottle Alley is the 480-metre lower deck of Hastings promenade that runs between the pier and Warrior Square... Read more »

Marjorie McClure School

Works are progressing well at our site Marjorie McClure School, Chislehurst as we continue to carry out works to re-waterproof approximately 1000m2 to the flat roof. We will be removing the cladding and lifting the pipes to waterproof underneath before applying some anti-slip walkways. We cannot wait to see how this project will turn out.

Cemplas Does… Resin Bonded/Resin-Bound Surfacing

Cemplas Does… Resin Bonded/Resin-Bound Surfacing Resin-Bonded surface systems are extremely hardwearing, slip resistant and aesthetically pleasing, while creating the look of a natural aggregate surface and can be used in a variety of settings. Their SuDS-compliant counterparts – Resin-Bound surfacing is self-draining and provides equally stunning natural aggregate surfacing great for pathways, hardstandings, heritage sites,... Read more »

Welcome Ken!

We are delighted to announce another addition to our Cemplas family, please welcome Ken Buckley! Ken has joined Team Cemplas as a Site Manager for our Car Park Refurbishment and Structure Repair and Protection teams; he brings with him an abundance of long-term construction industry experience across these specialist sectors. We would like to wish... Read more »

NFRC Gold Certificate

It’s Gold Again! We are very proud to announce that once again Cemplas have been awarded the Gold Award from the NFRC Health and Safety In Roofing Scheme. As a company, we take the Health & Safety of our team very seriously and endeavour to maintain such a high standard moving forward. This could not... Read more »

Swansgate Shopping Centre MSCP

We are delighted to announce that we have started work at Swansgate Shopping Centre MSCP, Wellingborough. As a supply chain partner to Morgan Sindall under the Scape Framework with Wellingborough Borough Council, Cemplas are rejuvenating all 10 levels of the car park. This full MSCP refurbishment will involve 150m3 of concrete repair, design & installation... Read more »

British Parking Awards Certificate

Even though we weren’t category winners at this years British Parking Awards, we’re tremendously proud to have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the ‘Special Projects Award' category for the first time. Well done to all the winners!

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Head Office

We are pleased to announce we have been awarded the contract to carry out the roof re-waterproofing at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Head Office, Maidenhead. We will be conducting minor asphalt repairs before applying a cold liquid-applied membrane to create a watertight finish. Stay tuned for more updates!

British Parking Awards 2020

TODAY'S THE DAY! The British Parking Awards 2020 are taking place today in London. Best of luck to all our fellow shortlisted finalists. We're looking forward to another great awards night! 👍 👍

ExCel Centre, London

We have breathed new life into the service ramp at ExCel Centre, London working around the clients ongoing commitments in preparation for the Formula E event. We have installed a deck waterproofing system to the ramp after concrete repairs were completed. Work has already started on the next phase. 👍

Are You The One?

Are you the one? 👀👀 We’re on the lookout for both Contracts AND Site Managers to join our expanding Car Park and Structure Refurbishment division. You should have relevant experience in this sector and be willing to travel in order to service the different regions where we operate throughout the UK. If you think you’re... Read more »

City Gate House, London

Works are progressing at our site City Gate House, London where we are conducting surface preparation by 100% mechanically keying before applying a waterproof render and screed to the walls, floors and vaulted soffits. While incorporating a joint sealing system to the wall and floor junction and over construction joints. Keep up the good work!... Read more »

Flashback Friday – Grosvenor House, Corby

Flashback Friday - Grosvenor House, Corby Despite extreme weather conditions throughout the 4-week contract of this exposed deck re-waterproofing project, the end result is amazing! The car park deck and ramp existing felt waterproofing system had reached the end of its serviceable life and needed to be removed, with repairs to the underlying asphalt. It... Read more »

Pancake Day

Happy Pancake day! We cannot wait to fill our faces with pancakes with our favourite toppings on them. What do you have on yours? #Pancakes #HappyPancakeDay #ShroveTuesday

CPD Presentations

So, hands up all those architectural, building consultancy and engineering practises who have a structured CPD programme requiring CPD presentations as part of their employees’ accredited learning hours for 2020? Cemplas provide a range of engaging CPD subjects for further learning, details of which can be found on our website: https://cemplas.co.uk/cpd/ To book a presentation,... Read more »

Sika Cycle 2019 – The Final Tally

WOW! What an accomplishment 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Cemplas are incredibly proud to have been a part of the Sika Cycle 2019 event which has raised £8,604 for Action for Children. We cannot wait for this years event.

Join our Team!

Join our Team! We’re actively looking for a full time Contracts Manager to join our growing roofing team in the South. Experience in running or supervising contracts in liquid-applied waterproofing in and around London and the adjacent areas is essential. Whether you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a change or an experienced Senior Applicator/Site... Read more »

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Works are progressing well at our site Churchill Theatre, Bromley despite the inclement weather, we have completed more than 50% of the rendering works with the scaffolding going up this week ready to start phase 3. We cannot wait to show you more on this project.....so watch this space!

Did you know?

Did you know? Cemplas featured on Channel 4’s Britain’s Most Expensive Homes: Building for a Billionaire, where we installed a waterproofing render and vapour barriers to the swimming pool plant rooms and other plant rooms throughout the property. We also applied Liquid-Applied Waterproofing to the balconies, inverted main roof and the courtyard. Why not take... Read more »

Lupus Street, London

Cemplas offer flexible solutions! 6 years ago, we applied a cementitious waterproof render system to several pavement vaults at Lupus Street, London. Due to underlying structural issues beyond our control, various fractures have appeared in the render over time which have required treatment. To resolve the ongoing issue, Cemplas have provided a solution - where... Read more »

47 Charing Cross Road, London

We’ve recently completed this waterproofing project at 47 Charing Cross Road, London. We’ve installed a waterproof render to the walls, vaulted soffits and floor to the basement level and pavement vaults. Another project completed by Cemplas!

Vestory Court, London

We have recently completed this waterproofing project at Vestory Court, London, where there was rising damp in the changing rooms to the swimming pool. We installed a Delta Membrane system to the walls and floor to eliminate the problem. Another quality job by Cemplas!

110 Marylebone High Street

We have recently completed this basement waterproofing project at 110 Marylebone High Street, London - where our team have installed a Delta Cavity Membrane system to the walls and floor. Another great project by Team Cemplas!

Various Contract Awards

Our basements and waterproofing team are already extremely busy this year! In the last four weeks alone, successfully securing 6 projects - requiring a broad range of solutions including: * Chartwood School - Cavity membrane * Kings School, New Science Block - Cavity membrane * Italian Hospital, Lift Pits - Waterproof render * City Gate... Read more »

Springbridge Road MSCP

We're delighted to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out refurbishment works at the Springbridge Road MSCP in Ealing, West London, in the role of Principal Contractor. Our works will include concrete repairs and anti-carbonation coatings to the parapet walls on the top deck. We are also replacing the existing deck... Read more »

CHAS and SMAS Renewal

The accreditations just keep on coming! We are thrilled to announce that our CHAS and SMAS accreditations have been renewed for another year! 👏🏼 #TeamCemplas

London Skyline

It’s an exciting time to be involved in the construction industry - and with the amount of regeneration and refurbishment on the London Skyline at the moment - 2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year already!

Haymarket MSCP, Feedback

‘It’s been a dream job!’ We're delighted to receive such amazing feedback from our client Seddon Construction for our work at Haymarket MSCP. Well done gents on the great work!

Join Our Team!

Join our Team! We’re actively looking for a full time Contracts Manager to join our growing roofing team in the South. Experience in running or supervising contracts in liquid-applied waterproofing in and around London and the adjacent areas is essential so whether you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking for a change or an experienced Senior... Read more »

1,000 LinkedIn Followers

Cemplas are delighted to have reached the outstanding milestone of having more than 1,000 followers on LinkedIn! We would like to thank every single on of you for liking our page and sharing and commenting on our content. We appreciate all your support throughout the years. Here's to the next 1000...

Oshwal Temple, Potters Bar

Works are progressing on this roofing project for Oshwal Temple, Potters Bar. This magnificent temple’s central dome and main roof had to be stripped back before we could install Centaur SA VCL with tapered insulation, carrier membrane and Centech PU Basecoat with GFM Reinforcement system. The central dome also had to have an epoxy primer... Read more »

British Parking Awards Sponsorship

Cemplas are proud to sponsor a new category at the British Parking Awards this year! The 'Parking Provider of the Year' will be an organisation delivering exceptional services to the motoring public either by operating car parks, kerbside spaces or a third party offering inventory held by private and public sector parking owners. We are... Read more »

Dry January

Our very own Callum Marks is currently participating in Dry January to raise awareness for Cancer Research UK. He is 15 days alcohol free and says that he started this to get back into a healthier routine. Are you doing Dry January? Why not tell us your story…

Testing and Investigation Works

Our Midlands and Northern team are straight back to work! They have completed a suite of Testing and Investigation works to a concrete frame Car Park structure. We were onsite within 48 hours of instruction and a full report on the clients desk in less than a week. How’s that for customer service!

British Parking Awards 2020

British Parking Awards 2020 Just a reminder that today is the entry deadline for submissions across all the categories . Best of luck to all entrants!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Team Cemplas wishes you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. We are returning to work on Thursday 2nd January. Enjoy a great few festive days! 👍

31 Queens Road, London

Another project completed and just in time for the Christmas break! We’ve recently completed full basement re-waterproofing works at 31 Queens Road, London, where the team have applied DPC injections with Sika render to the walls and installed Rotafix DPM Liquid Membrane to the floors.

Getting in the Festive Spirit

Our Directors and Management are certainly in getting in the festive spirit!!

A Year Of Compliments

It’s been a year of compliments for our work and employees. “Cemplas has done an excellent job of restoring a very complicated part of this historical building. They have been punctual, worked with skill to a high safety standard and have communicated well with the management and staff on location. I highly recommend Cemplas and... Read more »

Flashback Friday – Tottenham Hale Underground Station

Flashback Friday - Tottenham Hale Underground Station. 12 months ago, Team Cemplas installed Sika 1 waterproof render and screed to the retaining walls and floors. The waterproof render was applied to provide a secondary waterproof barrier onto, in-situ, reinforced watertight concrete. The movement joints incorporated a non-biodegradable Sikadur Combiflex hypalon strip to the movement joints... Read more »

Two CPD’s In One Day!

Graeme Middleton is really looking forward to presenting not just one of our CPD’s but two! We are visiting Trident in Liverpool to present our Movement & Expansion Joints CPD alongside our Managing Risks in Flat Roof Re-Waterproofing. If you would like to find out more, please contact: grace.roden@cemplas.co.uk or call 01675 488261

Movember

Have you been growing a tash this Movember Like our Foreman - Eddie Friar? Ed is raising awareness for prostate cancer which 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with in their lifetime Why not show us yours?

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

We are continuing structural strengthening works to the façade of Churchill Theatre, Bromley. So far, the team have completed 434 concrete repairs to this iconic building with many more to be completed before we can re-render the entire façade and apply anti-carbonation coatings. All of this, without any interruptions for the businesses on the High... Read more »

Constructionline Gold

Great News! Cemplas are proud to retain our Gold Membership for Constructionline for another year. A fantastic achievement for Cemplas and we’re proud to be members!

Cemplas Hosts Deminar at Midlands Offices…

Cemplas Hosts Deminar at Midlands Offices... We were pleased to recently host an afternoon of practical demonstrations attended by a client and their appointed structural engineers showing the many benefits of SikaScreed Hardtop 60 as a potential technical solution to a complex remedial project we are currently assisting them with. Many thanks to those that... Read more »

Have you finalised your Winter CPD Programme yet?

Have you finalised your Winter CPD Programme? Our CPD’s take a technical solution approach to our specialist refurbishment subjects in which we cover a number of important topics relating to building refurbishment including: Understanding Reinforced Concrete Structures Defects✅ Structural Repair and Protection of Building Facades✅ Movement & Expansion Joints in Structures✅ Managing Risks in Flat-Roof... Read more »

Splits to Asphalt Parking Decks…

Splits to Asphalt Parking Decks … Even though with the recent bad weather and the festive period looming on the horizon, there’s no let-up in enquiries! We’ve recently surveyed this car park for a potential client with a view to repairing leaking gullies, numerous splits in the existing asphalt waterproofing and localised concrete repairs to... Read more »

50th Anniversary – Gala Night

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary! We would like to take a moment to say thank you to all our clients, product manufacturers, specifiers, old and existing employees for all of your continued support over the years. Here’s to the next 50!

Eastbourne Tennis Centre

Anyone for Tennis? We are looking forward to starting a contract at Eastbourne Tennis Centre for Eastbourne Borough Council…..did you know that the Tennis Centre was originally intended to be a cricket ground back in 1874. TrueFact! Our works comprise of concrete repairs to the substrate with joint bandage works before installing Remmers waterproof coatings... Read more »

Lest We Forget!

Lest We Forget!

We’re Hiring

We’re looking to appoint a full-time Senior Estimating Manager for our Southern region. Who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Structural Refurbishment sector - in particular, Concrete Repair & Protection, Deck Waterproofing & Car Park Refurbishment. If you want to join an energetic & ambitious, growing team that’s really going places, please register your... Read more »

LRWA Awards Night

We're looking forward to attending today's awards ceremony for the LRWA. Best of luck to all the finalists in this years categories.

North Row, London

The attention is all in the detail! Team Cemplas have completed the re-waterproofing of this roof at North Row, London which was allowing water ingress into the property below. Our Roofing team installed Kemper’s Kemperol 2K Pur Waterproofing system to provide a watertight finish with works were also required to the slate and lead on... Read more »

Flashback Friday – Southern Motor Group

FlashBack Friday - Southern Motor Group, Croydon It just goes to show what you can do with tired workshop floors! Cemplas completed this flooring refurbishment for Southern Motor Group, Croydon, which had to be completed around restricted timescales due to the garage being a live environment. Remmers Optiplan screed and QP Quick Cure coloured resin... Read more »

Owens Street, Phase 2

Our Midlands & Northern Regional Team are back on site to begin Phase 2 of our works of the underground car park at Owens Street, Manchester. Team Cemplas will be installing a hydro-static coating to the basement before applying a Sika Waterproofing system once the substrate has been prepared. This phase also includes deck waterproofing... Read more »

Dukes House

Our Northern Regional Team has recently delivered a turnkey package of refurbishment works at Dukes House, Southport carrying out a full suite of concrete repair and protection measures including corrosion management to the lower basement of this multi-storey office building. Corrosion management measures included the use of Sika’s Galvashield Anodes with exposed concrete elements of... Read more »

Our Biggest CPD Yet!

We have just hosted our biggest CPD presentation yet! Our Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton has presented one of our CPD subjects to 28 delegates in the room with a further 16 delegates online via a live stream. Many of attendee’s commented on how useful and relevant the technical content was. We currently have availability... Read more »

26 The Bishops Avenue

Basement waterproofing works are in progress at 26 The Bishops Avenue for our client GPF Lewis which is a development of 9 luxury apartments also known as Billionaires Row. We are installing a Delta cavity membrane system to the walls and floors together with Koster NB1 waterproofing slurry to the lift pits. Keep up the... Read more »

Sika Cycle 2019

THEY DID IT! Team Cemplas’ Graeme Middleton and Jerry Robertson completed the Sika Cycle 2019 event in Bournemouth which involved cycling a gruelling 45 miles in the drizzling rain to raised money and awareness for ACTION FOR CHILDREN. We are so proud of these two!!

Welcome Callum Marks

Another addition to Team Cemplas! We’re delighted to announce that Callum Marks has joined our Midland’s and Northern office as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Callum brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his 14 years in the specialist Structural Refurbishment sector as well as his purchasing experience. Welcome aboard Callum!

Sika Cycle 2019

It’s almost time…Wish them luck! This Saturday, Graeme Middleton - Business Development Director and Jerry Robertson - Financial Director will be taking part in this years Sika Cycle 2019 to raise money for ACTION FOR CHILDREN. Who are committed to helping vulnerable children & young adults in areas such as disability respite therapy, foster care,... Read more »

Waitrose, Edinburgh

Work has begun at Waitrose, Edinburgh, to re-waterproof all the ramps within this car park (including the entrance and exit ramps) using Tremco’s deck waterproofing system. Works also include drainage alterations and localised repairs to the asphalt substrate. Watch this space!

We Are 50!

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary! We would like to take a moment to say thank you to all our clients, product manufacturers, specifiers, old and existing employees for all of your continued support over the years. Here’s to the next 50!

Pavilion Court

Team Cemplas have recently completed the re-waterproofing of this flat roof at Pavilion Court, Hampstead. Our roofing team had to complete some localised repairs to the single ply membrane substrate before they could apply Centaur's PU Basecoat with GFM Reinforcement and a Centaur PU Top Coat. What a massive difference!

Good Deed

It’s heart warming when we received information regarding a good deed an employee has done! One of our foremen was asked by a very frail, partially sighted old lady to guide her across the road as the wind was gusting and she was afraid of being blown over! Eddy was instantly at her side offering... Read more »

Elmsleigh Service Deck

Cemplas were engaged to waterproof the existing asphalt service deck after years of water ingress. The system is suitable for HGV trafficking and was completed in 2 weeks! Minimal disruption and maximum performance.

Treaty Centre

We have completed Phase 1 of our work at Treaty Centre Shopping Centre Car Park in Hounslow. Our works included the removal of all the existing substrate from Level 3B with completing a series of concrete repairs before installing Sika’s RB58 Deck Waterproofing system with line markings. We will be back on site to complete... Read more »

110 Marylebone High Street

Works are progressing on our basement waterproofing project at 110 Marylebone High Street, London. Our team is in the middle of installing a Delta Cavity Membrane system along-side a Delta NB1 Slurry. Keep up the good works lads!

Our Midlands office is a year old!

Our Midlands office is a year old! The team have been busy in the past year putting their 111 years of industry experience to the test. They have secured over £4 Million of contracts within excess of half a Million in roofing alone. In various projects and locations, they have laid a surplus of 50,000m2.... Read more »

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington

We have recently completed this roofing project at Onslow Gardens, South Kensington where the existing asphalt substrate was no longer watertight causing water ingress into the property below. Team Cemplas applied Centaur PU 20-year system to make this roof waterproof once more! We also carried out pitched re-roofing with new lead box gutters to the... Read more »

Croydon FC

Team Cemplas would like to wish Croydon FC good luck in their game against Colliers Wood FC in the Buildbase FA Vase tomorrow. If your free, why not make your way to support our local team. #UpTheTrams #Football

One Month Until We’re 50!

One month until our 50th anniversary!

Haymarket MSCP, Phase 1

Team Cemplas have breathed new life into the top deck at Haymarket MSCP, Leicester which needed new rain outlets and drainage to prevent pooling of water as well as replacement movement joints. This refurbishment also required concrete repairs before we could install Sika’s RB28 deck waterproofing system with Thermoplastic line marking. Time to move on... Read more »

Roofing Survey

It’s about quality NOT quantity! Our roofing team have recently been to visit a site where another company applied some cold, liquid applied roofing materials to the window heads which have been coated badly and are still allowing water ingress. We will be informing the client of the correct actions to rectify this issue.

British Construction Awards 2019

We’re delighted that this project has been shortlisted for the British Construction Awards 2019 in the ‘Culture and Leisure’ section and that we were part of a major rejuvenation of this iconic arts venue. Why not read more about the work that Team Cemplas completed: https://cemplas.co.uk/case-study/south-bank/

123-124 New Bond Street

Our Basement waterproofing team have completed Phase 1 of our works at 123-124 New Bond Street, London with the application of a Sika Elastic 1K waterproof slurry and a Delta cavity membrane to allow for the installation of the slab between the basement and lower ground floor. We cannot wait to be back on site... Read more »

We’re Hiring

We’re looking to appoint a full-time Senior Estimating Manager for our Southern region who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Structural Refurbishment sector - in particular, Concrete Repair & Protection, Deck Waterproofing & Car Park Refurbishment. If you want to join an energetic & ambitious, growing team that’s really going places, please register your... Read more »

High Street, Bracknell – Phase 2

Team Cemplas are excited to be back on site to complete Phase 2 refurbishment works at High Street, Backnell, as Principal Contractor. This phase will see the team remove the exisiting decking waterproofing system and complete concrete repairs over 6 levels and apply Sika's EB24 and RB28 Deck Waterproofing system. We cannot wait to see... Read more »

UK Coverage

From Car Park projects to Basement Waterproofing – large scale Roofing projects to Structural Repairs and Protection. Cemplas are busy up and down the country completing projects requiring our specialist refurbishment skills.

Flashback Friday – 20 St James Street

Flash-back Friday – 20 St James Street Team Cemplas carried out waterproofing works, where the previously wet basement areas of this prestigious building have been fully converted into useable commercial office space. We’ve installed Delta MS500 cavity membrane retaining the original profile of the vaulted soffits and archways within the basement of this prestigious building... Read more »

110 Marylebone High Street

We are proud to announce we have been awarded a contract to carry out waterproofing works to the basement of 110 Marylebone High Street, London. This entire project sees the demolition of the core of the building and retaining the facades. We will be installing a Delta cavity membrane system along side a Delta NB1... Read more »

123-124 New Bond Street

Team Cemplas has started work on a project at 123-124 New Bond Street in London which will be carried out over 2 to 3 phases. Our 1st phase will see the team install a band of Sika Elastic 1K waterproof slurry and Delta cavity membrane to allow for the installation of the slab between the... Read more »

Treaty Centre

Works are progressing on our Treaty Shopping Centre Car Park in Hounslow, in which we are removing all the existing substrate from Level 3b, the entrance and exit ramps. We have completed a series of concrete repairs before the team can install Sika’s RB58 deck waterproofing system with line markings. For the convenience of our... Read more »

Hot Off The Press!

Hot Off The Press! With our 50th Anniversary just around the corner, our Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton, discusses just how much the Car Parking industry has changed in the August edition of Parking News. "Who’d have thought that the ‘low-tech’ multi-storey car park sector would spawn an entire industry built around looking after them... Read more »

Sika L-P QA Certificate

We have just been hand-delivered our Sika Liquid-Applied QA certificate by Tony Conroy. What amazing customer service by Sika!

Cemplas Does…

Cemplas DOES multi-disciplined contracting! We recently surveyed a site for a potential client to look at basement waterproofing and it turns out that as well as the basement work, there are also requirements for concrete repairs, carbon fibre composite wrap for structural strengthening, an underground car park to be upgraded, replacement movement joints AND podium... Read more »

Hunters Bridge MSCP

Works are continuing at our site Hunters Bridge MSCP as we continue in the role of Principal Contractor. The top deck is nearing completing using Sika’s RB58 deck waterproofing system, Team Cemplas will be completing the lower levels next including: cathodic protection works, concrete repairs and re-decoration works. Keep up the good work guys!

Is your building ready for Winter?

Is your building ready for Winter? Now's the ideal time to make sure your building's roof is watertight rather than waiting too late. As applicators of a range of Cold Liquid-Applied (yes, no hot works!) Team Cemplas are well placed to assist you in making your roof(s) watertight to prevent water ingress and damage. With... Read more »

Alton Gardens

Another project completed! Our roofing team has recently completed re-waterproofing the roof of these residential properties in Beckenham, Kent. The roof was starting to allow water ingress into the properties below, our team had to carry out localised repairs to the 400m2 of mineral felt before we could apply Kemperol’s 2K Pur Waterproofing system with... Read more »

Shopping Centre Survey

Our roofing team have surveyed the defects on this complex shopping centre roof which needs to be re-waterproofed. A cold liquid-applied roofing system would benefit this project as the devil is always in the detail. If you have a complex roof which requires re-waterproofing, please get in touch with our Business Development Director – Graeme... Read more »

Owen Street, Manchester

Works are progressing well on site at Owen Street, Manchester. We look forward to being back on site to complete phase 2 in the Autumn. We cannot wait to show the progress photos.

Sika Liquid Plastics QA Contractor

We’re delighted to announce that Cemplas Waterproofing & Concrete Repairs Ltd is now a fully-fledged Sika Liquid Plastics QA Contractor!

Grand & Victor Lodges, Essex

Team Cemplas have recently completed a Podium Deck car park refurbishment at Grand & Victor Lodges in Essex. The existing Macadam surface was in poor condition and beyond its serviceable life, once removed several repairs to the concrete substrate was required to prepare for the application of the Sika’s RB28 deck waterproofing system including a... Read more »

Sponsor of Croydon FC

We are proud to announce that we are now official club sponsors of Croydon FC. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone at the club all the very best for the new 2019-2020 season. As a Croydon based company for the last 50 years, it is fantastic to be a part of... Read more »

The Italian Hospital, London

Works are progressing on this waterproofing project for The Italian Hospital in Queens Square, London, where water ingress is a problem in the basements. Our team are installing a Sika 3 coat render system to plant rooms within the basement, whilst incorporating a RIW toughseal epoxy resin to the substrate with a non-slip finish. We... Read more »

Dean Street, London

Team Cemplas have recently completed re-waterproofing works on this roof at Dean Street, London for our client Montagu Property Maintenance. The original asphalt substrate was at the end of its serviceable life, allowing water ingress to enter the building below. With all the detailing on this roof, our team decided a Tor Coatings Elastaseal system... Read more »

Our Head Office has Moved

Did you hear our news? Cemplas Waterproofing & Concrete Repairs are proud to announce that we have now opened our brand new Head Office in Coulsdon, Surrey. For our new address, please visit our Contact Us page.

Flashback Friday – Trinity Park

Flashback Friday - Trinity Park, Birmingham This project required our team to complete strengthening works to rectify the punching shear over the column heads by placing new steel bracings in at the lower level during which a temporary propping design was used. The work also saw the Parking Team undertake corrosion control work which was... Read more »

8-9 Princes Gardens, London

Team Cemplas are proud to announce that we have been awarded the contract to carry out a Façade refurbishment project as a Sub-Contractor for our client 8Build. The works will include the renovation and repair of the front and back elevation skin using lime render with the full redecoration of the facades. We cannot wait... Read more »

Cemplas to the Rescue

We’ve recently surveyed this multi-storey car park for a potential client in our Midlands & Northern region to advise on remedial solutions to a growing range of serious defects. The primary issue is water ingress via multiple failures to the deck waterproofing system resulting in water ingress which is driving the development of defects to... Read more »

Throwback Thursday – Tuffnell Park Mansions

Throwback Thursday – Tuffnell Park Mansions Team Cemplas completed this re-waterproofing of a failed asphalt roof over shops which was causing water ingress into the retail units below. Following substrate preparation and repairs to the existing asphalt roof, Team Cemplas applied IKO’s rapid-curing FCS Balcony & Walkway system with a slip resistant finish onto this... Read more »

Altius Renewal

Team Cemplas are a longstanding Altius accredited contractor member and are please to announce we have renewed our accredited status! Business Development Director, Graeme Middleton, said ‘Health and Safety is a top priority at Cemplas - and holding the Altius accreditation is important in ensuring Cemplas stays at the top of its game!’

We’re Moving

We Are Moving! Team Cemplas are delighted to announce that from Monday 17th June, our Head Office will be moving to the following address: Cemplas House, 25A Breakfield, Ullswater Industrial Estate, Coulsdon Surrey CR5 2HS Please make sure you update your records accordingly.

South Cliff Tower, London

We are proud to announce we have been awarded a contract to complete the concrete repairs to South Cliff Tower, London for our client CBG Construction. Works will include crack, concrete and brick repairs on this 19 storey building. Stay tuned for progress updates!

Hunters Bridge MSCP

Poised and ready for action! Team Cemplas are starting on site today at Hunters Bridge MSCP for our client Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. This tired and run-down looking car park will be rejuvenated with our refurbishment works which will see us re-waterproofing the top deck using Sika’s RB58, coating works to the lower levels, cathodic... Read more »

Victoria Palace Theatre

The plaudits just keep coming for this project! Team Cemplas are proud to have played a key role in this iconic project at Victoria Palace Theatre, London which has won the Tourism and Leisure award at the RICS South Award night.

Streatham High Road

It was good to be back at Streatham High Road! Team Cemplas have been back on site for our client Parfit to re-waterproof the roof which was starting to come to the end of its serviceable life. To make this roof watertight again and to stop any water ingress we completed asphalt repairs before installing... Read more »

Exley Centre, Tamworth

Another completed project! Team Cemplas has recently completed a project at the Exley Centre for Tamworth Borough Council in which we were Principal Contractor. The team had to strip back all the surfaces on the walkways and install Sika Liquid Plastics Sikalastic Rapid system with new paviours above to stop any water ingress. We also... Read more »

SafeContractor Renewal

Cemplas are proud to announce that we have once again renewed our SafeContractor accreditation. Maintaining excellent Health and Safety is important to Team Cemplas; we are always looking at ways to make our sites even safer.

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health is extremely important and cases of poor mental health is on the rise in the Construction industry! 1 in 4 people will suffer from a form of Mental Health illness and help is out there! Cemplas cares about the welfare of it's employees and sub-contractors, which is why we have 2 mental health... Read more »

Parking and Property 2019

We are all set up for the exhibition at Parking and Property 2019 in London today! If you're attending as a delegate, remember we'd love to see you! We are on Stand 5 where we can share with you our experience in car park transformations! Come and say hello to our Business Development Director -... Read more »

Roofing Survey

We've recently surveyed several leaking roofs for a potential client. It's not hard to see where the leak is coming from and this is exactly where a liquid-applied roofing system comes into its own! If you have any roofing which needs re-waterproofing, please get in touch with our Business Development Director Graeme Middleton graeme.middleton@cemplas.co.uk or... Read more »

Parking And Property 2019

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at Parking and Property 2019 in London this Thursday 16th May 2019. If you’re attending as a delegate, we’d love to see you! We are on Stand 5 where we can share with you our recent car park transformations! Our Business Development Director – Graeme Middleton – will be there… Read more »

Haymarket MSCP

We’re delighted to announce that the Midlands office has started on their biggest project yet! This refurbishment project will see Team Cemplas breathing new life into the top deck and the level directly below at Haymarket MSCP, by removing the failed existing coatings and screed, replacing and installing new drainage outlets and drains while also… Read more »

Welcome Edmund and Steve

The Midlands Office just keeps growing! We would like to welcome Edmund Friar and Steve Sutton to Team Cemplas. Edmund already has an excellent grounding in construction and is already an asset to the team as a Trainee Foreman. Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in concrete repair, liquid technology and expansion joints,… Read more »

100 Liverpool Street

Team Cemplas has recently finished this waterproofing project at Liverpool Street, London. We installed a RIW cavity membrane system with RIW cementflex screed while forming channels to stop water from entering the basement. No more damp floors!

Station Parade, Harrogate

Team Cemplas has recently completed this car park refurbishment contract at Station Parade, Harrogate. This project saw our refurbishment team carry out re-waterproofing works to the 2,500m2 car parking deck and access ramps as the original asphalt surface was badly split and allowing water ingress into the retail units below. The deck has now been… Read more »

Riverdene Court, Surbiton

Team Cemplas has recently completed this roofing project at Riverdene Court, Surbiton. The existing mineral felt roof needed repairs and to be re-waterproofed once more. Once the minor repairs were complete, we were able to apply a Kemperol 2K pur system with anti-slip walkways to localised areas. Another job well done by our Roofing team…. Read more »

Owen Street, Manchester

Work has nearly been completed to Phase 1 of this new build underground car park at Owens Street, Manchester. Our team have installed a hydro-static coating to the basement, before applying a Sika car park decking waterproofing system in just 4 weeks! We cannot wait to be back on site to complete the other 2… Read more »

Happy Easter

Team Cemplas would like wish everyone a Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy the long bank holiday weekend. Our team will be back, fully refreshed and raring to go on Tuesday morning – for what promises to be a very busy few months!

Lifecare Plans

When you need help compiling your Car Park’s Lifecare Plan … talk to us! We recently carried out this initial overview of a potential client’s car park with a view to assisting in putting together their prioritised asset management plan for the coming years. We’ve got plenty of experience & knowledge which we’re VERY happy… Read more »

100 Liverpool Street

Team Cemplas has started work on a project at Liverpool Street, London, to install RIW cementflex screed while forming channels ready for a RIW cavity membrane system to the floor. We cannot wait to show you the finished product!

100% Across the Board

What a fantastic way to end this week…100% across the board! Team Cemplas are really pleased to achieve full marks on the assessment of our Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality practices in our recent audit. Great team effort – Well done Team Cemplas!

10 Clunie House

Even the small jobs matter! We recently completed this 200sqm roofing project at Clunie House, London. The top floor penthouse was showing signs of water ingress and fortunately, was due for a complete re-fit while our roofing team was onsite installing Tor Elasterseal Z. What an amazing transformation!

We Are Hiring!

We Are Hiring! We’re looking to appoint a full time CSSW-qualified Basement Waterproofing Estimator to join our team in London & the South East. Experience in Basement Waterproofing is essential so if you’re seeking a new challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the waterproofing industry’s leading and longest established contractors…. Read more »

We Are Hiring!

We’re Hiring….. Cemplas Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs Ltd are seeking the full time employment of a site manager to join our Midlands and Northern Office. Concrete repair and liquid applied waterproofing experience is essential (ideally within the parking refurbishment industry). Cemplas is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year and since opening the new Midlands and… Read more »

British Parking Awards 2019 Finalists

We are exceptionally proud and humbled to have been shortlisted as finalists for the third year running in the ‘Best Car Park Refurbishment’ category and in the new ‘Young Parking Professional’ category. Well done to all of this year’s winners!

British Parking Awards 2019

Just a few days to go! We’re both excited and proud to be attending the British Parking Awards this Friday at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. This year we were shortlisted for not 1 but 2 awards for our work on the Car Park at J&J as well as our very own Liam Blencowe. GOOD… Read more »

Iconic Structures – Victoria Palace Theatre

Wrapping up our week looking back at some of the iconic structures Cemplas have been involved with over the past 5 decades – is this demanding and complex basement waterproofing project at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London’s glittering West End. Home to the smash hit musical ‘Hamilton’ – our team had a very tight… Read more »

Iconic Structure – The Shard

As far as iconic structures in London go – The Shard must be towards the top of the list. Team Cemplas were tasked with completely re-profiling all of the pool sides and tops, including casting complex moulds of the curved sections. In addition, RIW waterproof membrane was applied to all of the ‘wet’ areas of… Read more »

Iconic Structures – Royal Albert Hall

Continuing our reflective look at some of our most iconic projects – they don’t come much bigger that the Royal Albert Hall. Home of the BBC Proms, this incredible building features a smoking gallery – an ageing walkway that needed protection. Our team recently completed Phase 1 works to provide slip-resistant and waterproof surfaces –… Read more »

Iconic Structures – Twickenham Stadium

Over the next few days, as we head towards our 50th birthday, we’d like to share some of the projects we have been involved with at some of the UK’s most iconic structures. We’ll kick things off with a very memorable project at Twickenham Stadium. With a tight schedule, due to the start of the… Read more »

British Parking Awards 2019

WE’VE DONE IT AGAIN! Third time’s a charm! Cemplas are delighted to announce that for the third year running, we have been shortlisted as finalists in the ‘Best Car Park Refurbishment’ category! We carried out concrete repairs throughout the double, split-level structure comprising four separate parking decks directly beneath a large office building. This was… Read more »

Rockingham Road, Corby

Cemplas are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out Structural Refurbishment works to two low-rise residential blocks at Rockingham Road, Corby. Acting in the role of Principal Contractor for our client Corby Borough Council, we will be applying Sika Liquid Plastics’ ‘Rapid’ system (including cut to falls insulation) as… Read more »

Fulham Road, London

A quick look back at a project we completed 18+ months ago at Fulham Road SW3 where Team Cemplas applied Sika Waterproof Renders to the basement of this buildings retail refurbishment project. This has allowed the basement to be put into full use as retail space. Well done Team Cemplas!

SMAS Accreditation

Backed by a wealth of accreditations, such as our recently renewed SMAS Accreditation, you can have total confidence in Cemplas for all your waterproofing and concrete repair projects. Professional and highly experienced – we always deliver quality!

Flashback Friday!

Flashback Friday! Team Cemplas carried out structural strengthening works to the STEM Building at the University of Essex. The repair & strengthening works to a podium edge beam were carried out using a range of Mapei products specified by the project’s designers including the Mapeband system. The overall area was then protected with a 2mm… Read more »

CHAS Accreditation

Cemplas are pleased to announce that we have once again retained our CHAS accreditation having demonstrated compliance with sound management of current heath and safety legislation. Business Development Manager, Graeme Middleton, said ‘Health and Safety is a top priority at Cemplas – and holding the CHAS accreditation is important in ensuring Cemplas stays at the… Read more »

Auriol Kensington Rowing Club

Cemplas have recently completed concrete repair works to the soffit, fascia and balcony areas at Auriol Kensington Rowing Club. The repair works to the soffits and fascia were carried out using Sika Monotop 615 with the application of Sikagard anti-carbonation paint to help protect the newly repaired concrete. The balcony deck was repaired using Sika’s… Read more »

Castle MSCP, Guildford

We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded as Principal Contractor to refurbish Castle MSCP, Guildford. We will be applying Sika’s RB28 car park deck waterproofing system onto the existing concrete deck. We look forward to bringing you progress pictures in the coming weeks showing the Sika deck coating system.

Southern Motor Group, Croydon

It just goes to show what you can do with tired workshop floors! Cemplas recently completed this flooring refurbishment for Southern Motor Group, Croydon which had to be completed around restrict timescales due to the garage being a live environment. Remmers Optiplan screed and QP Quick Cure coloured resin coating was applied to help transform… Read more »

Concrete Repair Association

We’re pleased to announce our very own Graeme Middleton has recently joined the executive committee of the Concrete Repair Association and is looking forward to getting stuck into helping this important industry body continue to raise professional standards in our industry.

Grosvenor House, Corby

Cemplas have recently completed the exposed deck re-waterproofing of the car park at Grosvenor House, Corby. Despite extreme weather conditions throughout the 4-week contract, the end result is amazing! The car park deck and ramp existing felt waterproofing system had reached the end of its serviceable life and needed to be removed, with repairs to… Read more »

Broomfields Hospital

Cemplas recently completed the replacement of 5 courtyards in and around Broomfield Hospital totalling 600m2. The failing system was removed back to the substrate which was in dire need of repairs, once repairs were completed Remmers resin bonded aggregate surfacing system – Pur Grid 100 was applied to give a seamless finish with replacement like… Read more »

Meet The Team – Mike Wood

After 20 years in the industry of specialised Structural Repair and Car Park Refurbishment, Mike Wood – Northern Regional Manager has a wealth of experience in commercial and contract delivery. He is a fantastic member of Team Cemplas. Even if he forgets to make the tea! Find Mike on LinkedIn and connect with him there… Read more »

High Street, Bracknell

Works are progressing well on our car park refurbishment site at High Street, Bracknell as we continue to carry out works to re-waterproofing the 7,500m2 decking and access ramps. The deck has been fully reinforced using Sika’s coloured rapid-curing EB24 and RB28 car park decking system. Localised concrete repair and migratory corrosion inhibitor to the… Read more »

Cemplas does…

Cemplas Does – Liquid-Applied Re-waterproofing of Flat Roofs, Walkways, Balconies & Terracing. We only use COLD, liquid-applied technologies meaning that we GUARANTEE NO HOT WORKS ensuring that your building is safe from fire risks when carrying out re-waterproofing works. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application & undertake a full refurbishment… Read more »

Luton Subway Stairs

Even the small jobs are important! These subway stairs in Luton desperately needed to be looked after; once Team Cemplas removed the existing tiles the substrate was in dire need of repairs. Using Rapid Repair Mortar, we were able to repair the substrate before applying Tremco’s CP PMMA system with yellow nosing – What a… Read more »

Have you booked your 2019 CPD?

Get ahead with booking your CPD events for 2019 with the Cemplas CPD Programme! Our CPD’s take a technical solution approach to our specialist refurbishment subjects covering a number of important topics relating to building refurbishment best practice inc; Testing & Investigation of Structures✅ Car Park Refurbishment✅ Liquid-Applied Re-Waterproofing of Flat Roofs✅ Correct Approach to… Read more »

Cemplas turns 50!

ITS HERE! WE’VE MADE IT! Team Cemplas will be celebrating its 50th birthday throughout the year! We have been fortunate enough to work on some iconic structures within the UK; including The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, The Shard and many more. We cannot wait to see what the future brings, here’s to many more… Read more »

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We cannot wait to see what 2019 has in store for us! Here’s to a fantastic year!

Merry Christmas

Team Cemplas would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Flashback 2018 – Day 5

So, finishing off our journey through 2018, September saw the opening of our new offices in Coleshill, North Warwickshire, having established a new Midlands & North business region headed up by Regional Manager Mike Wood who joined the business just a couple of months earlier! We hope you’ve enjoyed our look back and we’re only… Read more »

Flashback 2018 – Day 4

As our look back over the year continues to take us around the country, you join us on one of TWO car park refurbishments delivered for our client, University of Warwick. Both projects saw the top parking decks (asphalt AND concrete) re-waterproofed with the application of a rapid-curing waterproofing system to approximately 3,000m2 of the… Read more »

Flashback 2018 – Day 3

Day 3 sees colleagues Graeme Middleton, Jerry Robertson & Rob O’Connor completing the challenging 54-mile London to Brighton 2018 cycle ride in mid-June raising in excess of £1,700 for The British Heart Foundation. We’re amazingly proud of our colleagues for their efforts in both putting in the training and also taking the time out of… Read more »

Flashback 2018 – Day 2

On day 2 of our 2018 review you join us in the North East looking back on the refurbishment of the single-level podium parking deck at Morrisons Supermarket in Redcar. Team Cemplas replaced some 7,400m2 of badly worn and debonded existing deck waterproofing system as well as replacing 165 LinM of mechanical movements joints within… Read more »

Flashback 2018 – Day 1

Welcome to our 2018 Flashback as we look back over a montage of some of the many projects and other unforgettable moments that have kept us at Team Cemplas fully occupied throughout this year! We start our look back on the year with an ongoing project at the home of the legendary BBC Proms, London’s… Read more »

Station Parade, Harrogate

Works are progressing well on our car park refurbishment contract at Station Parade, Harrogate as we continue to carry out works to re-waterproof the 2,500m2 parking deck and access ramps. The original asphalt surface had badly split allowing water ingress to retail units below as well as being in need of general repair. The deck… Read more »

Book your 2019 CPD!

Before you head off for your Christmas break – make sure your CPD events are all booked up with our comprehensive CPD Programme! Cemplas CPD’s take a technical solution approach to our specialist refurbishment subjects in which we cover several important topics relating to building refurbishment best practice including Testing & Investigation of Structures, Car… Read more »

We Are Hiring!

We Are Hiring! We are seeking to appoint a full time Contracts Manager to join our growing team. Experience in concrete repair and liquid waterproofing is essential. If you’re seeking a new, exciting opportunity – please register your interest by emailing us at info@cemplas.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you!

Addenbrookes Hospital

We have recently completed the refurbishment of the top, split-level decks for Addenbrookes Hospital MSCP in Cambridge. This project had a 7 week turn around for 4005m2 of 3 levels which had to be re-waterproofed using Tremco’s car park deck waterproofing system; this was the same solution that Cemplas laid 15 years ago which exceeded… Read more »

Grosvenor House, Corby

Cemplas has been appointed as Principal Contractor to carry out deck waterproofing and associated works to Grosvenor House in Corby. Our schedule of works include surface works and waterproofing of the car park deck as well as the application of protective anti-carbonation coating to other concrete elements. We look forward to bringing you progress pictures… Read more »

It’s That Time Of Year Again…

It’s that time of year again…..when clients are looking ahead & planning the refurbishment of their car park structures for when the warm weather returns! We’re looking forward to putting forward proposals on this car park project, another one recently surveyed by the Cemplas Team. This is a great example of the ‘devil’s in the… Read more »

Tottenham Hale Underground Station

Cemplas have recently installed Sika 1 waterproof render and screed to the retaining walls and floors at Tottenham Hale Underground Station. The waterproof render was applied to provide a secondary waterproof barrier onto, in-situ, reinforced watertight concrete. The movement joints incorporated a non-biodegradable Sikadur Combiflex hypalon strip to the movement joints to the new concrete… Read more »

1 Year On

We’re 1 year on from the prestigious project at the Victoria Palace Theatre, which is currently home to the smash hit musical ‘Hamilton’ in the glistening West End. Due to the musical opening, we had a demandingly tight schedule to finish within. We are proud and delighted to put the Cemplas stamp on such an… Read more »

A Very Happy Audi Dealership

Cemplas and Tremco – a winning combination! (and one very happy Audi dealership!)  

Great News!

Great News! Cemplas are proud to retain our Gold Membership for Constructionline for another year. A fantastic achievement for Team Cemplas and we’re proud to be members!

Meet The Newest Member Of Team Cemplas

We are delighted to welcome Grace Roden to#TeamCemplas in the role of Business Development Co-Ordinator. Grace is based at our new Regional Office in Coleshill, supporting both Business Development Manager Graeme Middleton and Regional Manager (Northern), Mike Wood. Exciting times at Cemplas….Welcome to the team Grace & great to have you on board!  

Tackling Persistent Water Ingress

This one’s going to take a bit of sorting out! A client recently approached us for advice on how to tackle persistent water ingress through the rooftop parking deck at a shopping centre in Wales. We will be putting together a prioritised list of costed options for them to consider so that they can resolve… Read more »

Basement Waterproofing Progressing Nicely

Basement waterproofing works are now moving on apace as part of 12 week contract in Rathbone Street, London W1. As well as Delta cavity membrane works, Sika 1 waterproof render has been applied to the basement’s rear party walls & front lightwell. The ongoing works are facilitating a change of use for the building and… Read more »

A Busy Day

A busy day in London recently for our roofing team, as they surveyed a range of defects across a failed asphalt roof on another one of the Capital’s historic buildings. The range of challenges thrown up on this one include a significant number of defects around service entries and other failed details.

Contract Awarded

Cemplas have been awarded a contract to carry out refurbishment works to High St MSCP, Bracknell for Bracknell Forest Council. Our works comprise the removal of approximately 7,500m2 of existing failed deck waterproofing followed by some minor concrete repairs and the application of a migratory corrosion inhibitor to the concrete decks. The areas will then… Read more »

Car Park Contract Awarded

Cemplas are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out re-waterproofing works to the top deck of HSBC’s Car Park in Fareham, Hampshire. The project will see some 2,000m2 of Sika’s RB58 fully reinforced & rapid-curing PMMA deck waterproofing system applied onto an existing asphalt wearing surface following Blastrac surface… Read more »

CEMPLAS OPENS REGIONAL MIDLANDS OFFICE

CEMPLAS OPENS REGIONAL MIDLANDS OFFICE Cemplas Waterproofing & Concrete Repairs are proud to announce that we have now opened our new office covering the Midlands & Northern UK. Find all the details on our ‘CONTACT US’ page.

Another Successful Audit

100% Across The Board! Really pleased to achieve full marks on the assessment of our Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality practices in our recent audit. Great team effort – well done everyone.

In Memory Of Dave Weller

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our friend & colleague Dave Weller following his short battle with cancer. Dave – who had worked with us at Cemplas for the last three years – was the epitome of a completely unselfish person who always made time for everyone else. He had… Read more »

Elmsleigh Shopping Centre Car Park

We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out movement joint replacement works to the primary Service Deck at Elmsleigh Shopping Centre in Staines, Middlesex. Water ingress problems via the existing failed joints will soon become a thing of the past for the centre’s retail tenants below as we replace… Read more »

A Return To The Royal Albert Hall

We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded a contract to refurbish the external walkway surfacing to the ‘Smoking Gallery’ at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall. As part of a major external façade clean & repair project of this landmark concert & arts venue, we will be applying Sika’s PMMA-based and fast-curing Sikalastic Rapid… Read more »

Addenbrookes Hospital Car Park

We’re delighted to have been appointed as Principal Contractor to carry out the refurbishment of the top, split-level decks of the multi-storey car park at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Cemplas applied the existing top deck waterproofing to the car park some 15 years ago and with the waterproofing system having exceeded performance life, the decks will… Read more »

Structural Repairs

Despite the Summer recess being well underway with lots of clients away on holidays etc, our façade structural repair team has been busier than ever in looking at prospective new jobs! As well as recently surveying an office building in Egham and providing budget costs, we’ve also been asked to carry out some anti-carbonation paint… Read more »

Designed For Life?

Don’t forget to check out our article in this month’s Parking News where our Business Development Manager, Graeme Middleton, gives his views on designing new car parks. Catch it in full on pages 42 and 43.

Crystal Palace FC

Cemplas are delighted to have been awarded a package of resin floor finish works by Crystal Palace FC. Totalling c. 1,000m2, we are carrying out works to both the external and internal concourse areas of the Arthur Wait Stand using BASF’s Mastertop 1324 resin flooring product. Following our application of sample areas of this resilient,… Read more »

Chapman House, Wimbledon

Cemplas resolved a persistent groundwater ingress problem at Chapman House Underground Car Park. Groundwater had been continually seeping up through the daywork joints of the ground-bearing basement floor level of this underground office car park. Injection into the joints with a hydrophilic resin was carried out to stop water pressure build-up prior to the application… Read more »

Team Cemplas Did It!

TEAM CEMPLAS DID IT!! Cemplas’s Graeme Middleton, Jerry Robertson & Rob O’Connor completed the challenging 54 mile London to Brighton 2018 cycle ride to raise funds for The British Heart Foundation. With a ride time of under 5 hours, it was the first time that they had participated in the event which was a fantastic… Read more »

Defective Movement Joints

It’s amazing what you find when you are asked to go & look at some defective movement joints on a car park! We recently visited this multi-storey in the Midlands to inspect the movement joints for a potential client only to find an array of concrete condition issues. In addition to the potential movement joint… Read more »

Miss Your Inspection At Your Peril

Miss your Periodic Warranty & Maintenance Inspections at your Peril! We surveyed this leaking car park for a client in the Midlands which is a pre-cast RC structure which is barely 5 years old. The asphalt waterproofing on the top deck has failed along many daywork joints and is letting significant amounts of water through… Read more »

Cemplas Makes It Into Parking Review

Great to see our work featured in the pages of Parking Review this month! A car park serving offices belonging to pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has recently had a major refurbishment. The scope for our team for the project, was to carry out concrete repairs throughout the split-level structure, which comprises four separate parking… Read more »

Team Cemplas To The Rescue

We seem to have been very busy lately surveying jobs which entail failed movement joints above below-ground structures. One of the latest ones was a site in London where the client’s Service Yard is over the top of a basement car park. The failed joints are allowing progressively worsening levels of water ingress which is… Read more »

Team Cemplas Keeps Growing!

We’re delighted to announce that Mike Wood has joined Cemplas as Regional Manager as we continue to grow & strengthen our coverage of the UK. Mike brings with him a wealth of long-term construction industry experience across a number of specialist sectors and we wish him every success as he takes up his role within… Read more »

Support Team Cemplas

Please Support Our Team….All Donations Gratefully Received! There is only a week to go until 3 of our team, Graeme Middleton, Jerry Robertson & Rob O’Connor, take part in the London to Brighton Cycle Ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Joining over 15,000 cyclists, they will be riding together to help beat… Read more »

Book Your CPD Sessions

Before you head off on your summer holiday – make sure your CPD events are all booked up with our comprehensive CPD Programme! “The really refreshing thing about your CPD today was that it was technically informative and we actually all felt we learnt something new. Thank you very Much!” – Frankham Group Cemplas CPD’s… Read more »

Final Touches to Buckinghamshire Car Park

Cemplas are in the final stages of delivering a major below-ground car park transformation for our client in Buckinghamshire. The car park has undergone extensive concrete repairs including large sections of deck replacement requiring complex propping. Stay tuned for our full case study once the project has been completed and handed back to our client.

Waiting on the Weather

Our client is just waiting for the weather to improve sufficiently to enable them to carry out essential repair & maintenance works to one of several car parks in Bedfordshire. Measured, priced & submitted and awaiting a suitably dry & warm weather window; here’s hoping for warmer days soon with no rain or snow!

Cemplas Attend Sika Workshop

1515Cemplas’s Alan Martin & Graeme Middleton recently attended the 2nd annual Sika Registered Waterproofing Contractors Workshop event at Sika’s offices at Welwyn Garden City. The day incorporated a series of business workshops & discussions about – amongst other things – how we can further develop the specialisms required by this important sector of the construction… Read more »

Visual Survey in Cambridgeshire

Cemplas have recently carried out a visual survey of this office building for a potential client in Cambridgeshire. The structure – comprising of a RC frame & pre-cast, exposed aggregate panels – is in generally good condition however it’s starting to show signs of deterioration hence we are advising on measures we recommend they should… Read more »

Concrete Testing & Investigation in the North West

Cemplas have recently carried out a programme of concrete condition testing & investigation works for one of our major clients in the North West. Following a four-day programme of making safe, hammer testing, chloride content sampling & half-cell potential corrosion mapping, we will be reporting back to our client with a detailed report summarising our… Read more »

Finished Laboratory Floor in London

Cemplas have recently completed this science laboratory floor for a client near London. The floor which was in a poor condition was prepared and then levelled using Sika’s rapid-curing Sikafloor Level 30 which can be walked in in two hours. Once levelled, Sika ComfortFloor® – a liquid applied resin flooring system – was applied to… Read more »

It’s Not Just Concrete Car Parks That Need Maintaining!

Calling all Shopping Centre Managers, Asset Management & Building Consultancy Surveyors – Don’t forget it’s not just reinforced concrete car parks that need maintaining & repairing in Shopping Centres! We recently surveyed the Service Road that goes directly underneath a large shopping centre for one of our clients and this is what we found. We… Read more »

University of Warwick Car Park Refurbishments

We are looking forward to shortly commencing works on the second of two car parks at the University of Warwick. Our refurbishment works to Car Park 8 were completed in September 2017 and now we move on to Car Park 15. Works will comprise of the application of Tremco’s Rapid Cure MMA deck waterproofing system… Read more »

Fat Face ComfortFloor

A few pics of our completed works where our team applied Sika ComfortFloor to a brand new packaging facility for leading clothing retailer Fat Face. ComfortFloor was applied to the main floor area of the Staff Picking Area as part of the new distribution centre recently constructed at Dunsbury Hill Farm Business Park near Havant,… Read more »

New Contract for Car Park in Hampshire

Cemplas are pleased to announce that we have been awarded yet another contract to refurbish a podium deck car park at a business park office complex, this time in Hampshire. We will be applying Tremco’s rapid-curing MMA car park deck waterproofing system onto the existing asphalt surface to the upper deck of this busy &… Read more »

British Parking Awards 2018

WE’VE DONE IT AGAIN! Cemplas are delighted to announce that for the second year running, we have been shortlisted as finalists in the ‘Best Car Park Refurbishment’ category! We delivered the full refurbishment of AMP House Car Park in Croydon in the role of Principal Contractor for our client Schroders in conjunction with Knight Frank… Read more »

Renewed SMAS Accreditation

Backed by a wealth of accreditations, such as our recently renewed SMAS Accreditation, you can have total confidence in Cemplas for all your waterproofing and concrete repair projects. Professional and highly experienced – we always deliver quality!

CHAS Accreditation

Cemplas are pleased to announce that we have once again retained our CHAS accreditation having demonstrated compliance with sound management of current heath and safety legislation. Business Development Manager, Graeme Middleton, said ‘Health and Safety is a top priority at Cemplas – and holding the CHAS accreditation is important in ensuring Cemplas stays at the… Read more »

High Scores on Sika

The 1st part of our journey to become accredited contractors on Sika-LPL’s QA Contractor scheme meant the recent attendance of a number of our operatives at Sika House in Preston to undergo product application training. Huge congratulations to the lads on achieving high scores! We look forward to now working with Sika to achieve our… Read more »

Time To Survey Structures

It’s that time of year again…..when clients are looking ahead & planning the refurbishment of their car park structures for when the warm weather returns! We’re looking forward to putting forward proposals on this car park project, another one recently surveyed by the Cemplas Team. This is a great example of the ‘devil’s in the… Read more »

Time for Some Innovative Thinking!

Repairing External Concrete Apron Defects: We like our challenges at Cemplas, none more so than when a client throws ones like this at us! Structural repairs to a heavily trafficked, external concrete roadway apron at an extremely busy Regional Distribution Centre located in the North West. Previous repairs have not been adequate, possibly due to… Read more »

Book your CPD Events Now

Get ahead with booking your CPD events for 2018 with the Cemplas CPD Programme! “The really refreshing thing about your CPD today was that it was technically informative and we actually all felt we learnt something new. Thank you very Much!” – Frankham Group Cempas CPD’s take a technical solution approach to our specialist refurbishment… Read more »

British Parking Awards 2017

The highlight of this past year has to be when we were shortlisted finalists for the British Parking Awards for our 7 week Muti-storey car park refurbishment project at the Meadows Retail Short Stay MSCP. Incredibly proud moment – and huge congratulations to everyone who worked on the project. Take a look at the full… Read more »

Memorable Project at Victoria Palace Theatre

Day 2 of our walk down memory lane takes us to a very memorable project at Victoria Palace Theatre. The hit Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ has just made its West End debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre and we are very proud & delighted to have been involved with this demanding & prestigious refurbishment project. We… Read more »

Welcome Lee

We are delighted to announce the important addition of Lee Quinn to the CEMPLAS team in the role of Commercial Manager. Lee joins us, as our Car Parks & Structural Refurbishment operations within the business continue to show strong growth and he comes to Cemplas with considerable car park and structural refurbishment sector experience gained… Read more »

Remember Your Annual Inspections

Miss your Periodic Warranty & Maintenance Inspections at your Peril! We recently surveyed this leaking car park for a client in the Midlands which is a pre-cast RC structure which is barely 5 years old. The asphalt waterproofing on the top deck has failed along many daywork joints and is letting significant amounts of water… Read more »

Roofing Division on the Case

Another day & another roof surveyed by our rapidly growing Liquid-applied Roofing Division… Our roofing division has achieved some fantastic success in 2017 and we’re already looking VERY busy for 2018. Here’s an example of just one of the potential projects surveyed this week: an inverted, ‘ballasted’ roof that requires a solution to stop water… Read more »

Proud to Have Played Our Part!

We are delighted that New Scotland Yard has taken the title of Building Magazine’s ‘Project Of The Year’. Described as ‘Simple and calm but, at the same time, elegant and confident’ – it was a fantastic project to be involved in. Huge Congratulations to everyone who worked on it!

Waterproofing Completed Ahead of Schedule

Cemplas have recently completed the top deck waterproofing of the latest brand new major car deck storage facility for Associated British Ports at Southampton. The facilities provide temporary storage capacity for new vehicles as they enter the port before going on to their next destination. With the challenges that the proximity of the facility to… Read more »

Sika Cycle Fundraising Total

Back in September, four members of the Cemplas team took part in the Sika Cycle 2017 and it was revealed at the end of last week that the event reached the fund raising target of £9,962.00 for the North West Air Ambulance charity. The NWAA fly more than 2,000 missions a year and dramatically improve… Read more »

Progress at Victoria Palace

Our below-ground waterproofing works at Victoria Palace Theatre, London, are continuing at a rapid pace. It has been all hands to pump as the project progresses towards the required handover date of mid-November prior to the start of Hamilton the Musical in December 2017. Here you see second-fix in the IT rooms, below-stage area &… Read more »

Cemplas Participates In Sika Cycle 2017

Four members of the Cemplas Team (Business Development Manager Graeme Middleton, Finance Director Jerry Robertson and Contracts Managers Rob O’Connor & Dave Weller) were amongst approximately 180 cyclists who have just taken part in this year’s Sika Cycle Challenge - a gruelling 50-mile cycle route through the picturesque Forest of Bowland in Lancashire’s area of... Read more »

Rolling Back the Years – Westfield Shopping Centre

Rolling Back the Years - Llaying decorative, resin-bound surfacing at Westfield, Stratford. Westfield Stratford City is a £1.45 billion development comprising 1.9 million sq ft of retail and leisure as well as 1.1 million sq ft of office space, three hotels and homes and is adjacent to the Olympic Park and formed the prestigious gateway... Read more »

Rolling Back the Years – Excel London Exhibition Centre

Expansion works at the centre included provision of a suspended transportation service road running from Prince Regent Station to the complex. On completion of the service road, Cemplas were called in to provide our specialist knowledge and expertise to waterproof 2,500m2 to the service road deck. We were tasked with a very fast turnaround as... Read more »

Rolling Back the Years – Serious Fraud Office HQ

As part of our Rolling Back the Years series here's a look back at our project at the Serious Fraud Office HQ. Due to Health & Safety issues, major concrete repairs were required to the dilapidated in-situ concrete external staircase of this 1960s building which were found to have large areas of spalling concrete falling... Read more »

Rolling Back the Years – Northminster MSCP

As part of our Rolling Back the Years series here's a look back at our project at Northminster MSCP. We were appointed to undertake a range of remedial work which included concrete repairs, brick wall ties and car park surface repair and coating. A combination of different Sika products allowed the team to repair the... Read more »

Rolling Back the Years – Lonza MSCP

As part of our Rolling Back the Years series here's a look back at our project at Lonza MSCP, Slough. We were appointed to apply Tremco’s car park coating system to the top deck and intermediate decks of a newly built multi-storey car park for staff parking at Lonza’s UK facility for Mammalian Biopharmaceuticals Corporation.... Read more »

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North & South Car Parks – EDF Energy

Cemplas are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a contract to carry out refurbishment works to the North & South Car Parks for EDF Energy at Bexley Heath. We will be carrying out a range of repair and protection works including the re-waterproofing of the top decks as well as concrete repairs, corrosion... Read more »

University of Warwick Car Parks Refurbishment

We’re delighted to announce that Cemplas has been awarded a contract to refurbish Car Parks 8 & 15 at the University of Warwick in Kenilworth, near Coventry. The work comprises re-waterproofing of the upper level parking decks including intermediate level protective coatings to soffits and re-decoration of the structural steel members of these two steel-framed... Read more »

Park While You Work!

Our Business Development Manager, Graeme Middleton, calls attention to the plight of the oft-forgotten workplace car park and suggests a few improvements that could be made in his latest article for the August edition of Parking News (p40/41). You can read it online here: https://buff.ly/2wPteHy

Commercial Office Car Park, Connect Centre, Portsmouth

Cemplas have recently completed the re-wateproofing of a busy commercial office car park at the Connect Centre, Portsmouth. The existing asphalt surface – measuring some 2,300m2 – has been successfully overlaid using Tremco’s three-coat, rapid-cure MMA car park waterproofing system incorporating fleece overbanding with the numbered parking bays then re-applied throughout.

Winter Maintenance

Though it seems a shame to be talking about Winter Maintenance in August, we just wanted to give all you car park owners and operators of car parks a nudge to avoid getting caught out this Winter! People often get in touch with us in November and December each year to ask us about this... Read more »

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Cemplas Does……CPDs

Cemplas Does……CPDs on the Design & Performance of Movement & Expansion Joints in Structures and we’re looking forward to presenting this very subject to Frankham Consulting Group in London very shortly. For further information on the range of CPD subjects covered by Cemplas and to book your CPD, please contact our Business Development Manager Graeme... Read more »

Multi-storey Car Park Refurbishment

Maintenance of your multi-storey car park does NOT mean full refurbishment....In other words, you DON’T need to spend big bucks to look after your car park! Here’s a good example of some targeted work at a hospital car park in Buckinghamshire where we recently carried out localised repairs and re-waterproofing to drainage gullies. Our client... Read more »

Our New Van Fleet

Cemplas has commenced the rollout programme of replacing our van fleet with the delivery of the first of our new vans in our brand new livery. Commenting on the new vehicles , Jerry Robertson - Cemplas FD - said "As part of our strategic development plan, we recognise that both company image & brand emphasis... Read more »

CEMPLAS MAKE THE NEWS!

CEMPLAS MAKE THE NEWS! Did you catch the feature about our project at Bottle Alley, Hastings, in the Structural Concrete Alliance E-Bulletin last week? In case you didn't, just click here: http://buff.ly/2vSc0sq

Re-Waterproof Leaking Flat Roofs

If you’re involved in Building Consultancy or Asset Management in the Education Sector and want to re-waterproof leaking flat roofs, talk to Cemplas. We can provide a detailed report for the design and application and undertake a full refurbishment of your roof structure to prevent further water ingress. As well as simply overlaying existing substrates,... Read more »

Cemplas supports Dennis Wise & Frankham Group Charitable Trust

Cemplas MD Tony Blencowe & FD Jerry Robertson recently attended a luncheon at the House of Lords with Lord Ouseley & Steve Frankham (Chairman, Frankham Consultancy Group) in support of the Dennis Wise and Frankham Group Charitable Trust. Formed in 2000 by Ex Chelsea FC Captain Dennis Wise and Steve Frankham through a passion of... Read more »

Movement Joints Survey

We’ve recently carried out a survey on the movement joints to a podium deck car park located adjacent to a client’s office park in Hertfordshire. Interesting to see how the existing joints have been detailed. Not only will the asphalt infill have been problematic in the recent hot weather, but when you look at the... Read more »

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Wm Morrison’s Sidcup Car Park Waterproofing

We’ve started work on replacing approximately 3,500m2 of defective waterproofing to the podium level deck car park of Wm Morrison’s Sidcup store. The work – to be implemented across two phases including some out of hours work whilst the store is shut – incorporates the use of Sika’s RB28 rapid-curing car park deck waterproofing system.... Read more »

Cemplas Does…..Specialist Resin Flooring & Wall Coatings

Cemplas provides Resin Flooring & Wall Coatings for a range of applications. Manufacturing, Education, Hi-spec, Residential, Hospitals & Healthcare; you name it, we do it! We provide a turnkey solution for clients including any specialist cementitious screeding work required prior to a resin application. With solutions ranging from simple resin coatings & 2-3mm thick ‘self-smoothing’... Read more »

Supporting Charitable Causes

Four members of the Cemplas Team are taking part in the 2017 Sika Cycle Challenge in September of this year, the nominated charity for which is the County Air Ambulance Trust. Jerry Robertson (Finance Director), Graeme Middleton (Business Development Manager), Dave Weller (Contracts Manager) & Rob O’Connor (Contracts Manager) will all be taking part and... Read more »

Resolving Long-term Water Ingress Issues

Cemplas have been called in by a major property portfolio owner to resolve long-term water ingress issues with this failed warm-roof on an office building currently undergoing a change of use to a call centre. The roof has suffered long-term ponding issues with standing rainwater not being able to drain away off the roof. Looks... Read more »