Permagard Products Ltd

Permagard: damp proofing and basement waterproofing from Avonmouth, Bristol

Permagard Products Ltd is an independent, family-run business based at Chittening Industrial Estate in Avonmouth, Bristol. The company describes itself as a specialist manufacturer and supplier of damp proofing, basement waterproofing and structural repair products, a trade it has operated in for more than 35 years, having been established in 1989. Its catalogue is aimed at specialist contractors, the trade and DIY users alike, and the site presents the operation as combining manufacturing with direct online sales.

The company states that, as a manufacturer, it passes savings on to customers and positions itself around low trade prices, free technical advice and delivery within one to three days. It also runs a trade counter in Bristol, which the site lists among its services alongside click-and-collect.

Product ranges on the Permagard catalogue

The shop is organised into broad categories that reflect the areas of building repair the company covers:

• Damp proofing: injection creams, damp proof membranes, specialist damp proof paints, brick water repellents, vapour control layers, damp proof courses, DPM for concrete floors and products for rising damp.
• Basement waterproofing: cavity drain membranes, membrane fixing plugs, basement floor membranes, drainage systems, cementitious tanking, external waterproofing, an ICF block waterproofing system and gas membranes. Membrane lines include PermaSEAL and Wykamol, with bulk membrane options.
• Ventilation systems: positive input ventilation, heat recovery ventilation and passive vents, presented as a way to prevent condensation and damp.
• Structural repair: crack stitching, helical bars, remedial wall ties, lateral restraints, concrete repair and timber treatments covering woodworm, wet and dry rot, and woodworm and fungi.
• Epoxy flooring: floor coatings, epoxy DPMs and garage flooring.
• Green roof: sedum trays, complete green roof systems and PRO Green Roof membranes for drainage and water storage.
• Anti-mould products for walls and ceilings affected by condensation, and external waterproofing systems for underground structures, including primary and secondary products.

Beyond these categories, the site also groups building chemicals, specialist job kits, tools and accessories, flood protection and sump pumps. Among the products highlighted on the homepage were the PermaSEAL 8 Clear 40m² waterproof membrane kit and the PermaSEAL 3 damp proof membrane kit for 10m², with prices of £190.00 and £87.50 respectively shown at the time of writing this profile.

Own brands: PermaSEAL, Easi-Fix and PRO Green Roof

Permagard presents itself as a specialist manufacturer with several in-house ranges. PermaSEAL covers waterproofing systems, Easi-Fix covers structural repair, and PRO Green Roof covers green roof waterproofing systems. The site also names PermaPROTECT and PermaCOAT among its ranges. These brands sit alongside third-party lines such as Wykamol membranes, which the company stocks.

Trade, technical support and delivery

The business addresses two distinct audiences: professional users and DIY customers, with separate sign-up paths for each. It advertises free expert technical advice, described as ranging from basic queries to support on complex projects, and a customer support team it presents as friendly and knowledgeable. Orders placed before 2pm are indicated for delivery in one to three days, excluding weekends and bank holidays. The company also offers phone ordering and a Bristol trade counter with click-and-collect.

Guides and resources

The site includes a help and advice section with articles and how-to guides aimed at both experienced professionals and DIY users, alongside information on shipping and returns. Permagard frames its offer around complete solutions and technical support intended for everyone from architects to DIY novices.