0332-0066625
Karachi · Waterproofing & heat proofing since 2011

Seepage stops at the coating, not the ceiling.

Water-based, non-toxic waterproofing and heat-proofing systems for RCC roofs, G.I. and asbestos sheets, tanks, basements and bathrooms — applied by the crew that has sealed over 1,100 sites across Karachi.

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Clients have Served
Engro Vopak TerminalLucky Motors CorporationLotte KolsonIDEMIA PakistanState Life InsuranceJubilee InsuranceFrontier Corps BalochistanKaysons InternationalRaja MotorsGrandsons IndustriesFintex ManufacturingHaji Dosa NutralgumRoomi EnterprisesAli Saqlain Builders and Developers
Proof, not promises

What the coating actually does

Every claim below comes off a completed job sheet — square footage, temperature readings and completion dates from real Karachi sites.

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Before · seepageAfter · sealed
Bathroom & ceiling leakage

Treated without dismantling the floor

Chemical injection into the drain line, latex-taped joints, two-component ZEM Guard 209 on walls and floor, then a flood test before re-tiling. Drag the handle to compare.

Surface temperature · June, Korangi

Roof runs 6–8°C cooler under the coating

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lower slab temperature means lower AC load and a longer structure life.

Solar reflectance
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Heat-proof coating reflects more than 85% of incoming solar radiation instead of storing it in the slab.

Largest single job
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Square feet

Frontier Corps South Balochistan

18 buildings, roof waterproofing plus heat-proof coating. Handed over in 22 working days.

Eight systems · one crew

Pick the surface. We have a system for it.

The code on each card is the surface designation we use on the job sheet, so a quote reads the same way the site does.

All services
RCC

Roof waterproofing

Water-based polymerised coating for new and old concrete roofs. Two-coat, or four-coat with cotton fabric reinforcement.

Roof waterproofing service in KarachiRead more
HEAT

Roof heat proofing

Reflective cool coating that turns back over 85% of solar radiation and cuts slab temperature by 6–8°C.

Roof heat proofing service in KarachiRead more
GI

G.I. sheet waterproofing

Rust treatment, seam sealing and coating for corrugated galvanised iron warehouse and factory roofs.

G.I. sheet warehouse roof waterproofing in KarachiRead more
AC

Asbestos sheet waterproofing

Cemented A.C. sheet sealing that stops seepage at the overlaps without replacing a single sheet.

Asbestos sheet roof waterproofing service in KarachiRead more
TANK

Water tank waterproofing

Polymerised cementitious coating for overhead and underground concrete tanks. Safe with drinking water.

Water tank waterproofing service in KarachiRead more
FDN

Basement & foundation

External basement waterproofing in bituminous, styrene-acrylic or crystalline coating, chosen by soil condition.

Basement and foundation waterproofing in KarachiRead more
BATH

Bathroom waterproofing

Two-component ZEM Guard 209, taped joints, drain injection and a flood test before flooring goes back down.

Bathroom leakage and seepage treatment in KarachiRead more
DIY

Waterproofing chemicals

The same coatings sold by the pail with application instructions, for owners and contractors applying it themselves.

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Waterproofing with reinforcement

Four coats with reinforcement. Scroll to watch it go down.

Most failures happen because someone skipped a layer. This is the full build-up we specify on industrial roofs, bottom to top.

SUBSTRATE BASE COAT PRIMER + FILL FABRIC / MESH TOP COATS ×2 TOTAL DFT 1.2–1.6 MM
Step 1 · Preparation

Surface Preparation

Grinding, dust removal, and every crack mapped before anything is coated. Coating over a dirty, cracked slab without a plan is the most common reason a job fails in year two.

Step 2 · Base Coat

Polymerised base coat

The first waterproof film goes down over the prepared surface — water-based, non-toxic, and flexible enough to move with the slab through Karachi’s heat cycle.

Step 3 · Primer & Crack Fill

Penetrating primer and Cracks filling

Primer soaks into the base coat’s pores while every mapped crack is individually filled and levelled — the last chance to fix a weak spot before it gets sealed in for good.

Step 4 · Reinforcement

Reinforcement of Cotton fabric / Fiber Mesh

Embedded wet into the base coat. This is what bridges hairline cracks as they open and close, and what separates a 3-year job from a 10-year one.

Step 5 · Top Coats

Premium 2 Component Waterproofing Top Coats

Two component coats penetrate fully through the cotton fabric and fiber mesh, bonding into a single seamless membrane across the surface. What began as separate layers now performs as one continuous waterproof skin.

Completed job sheets

Featured Projects

Client, scope and covered area exactly as recorded at handover.

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Service coverage

Crews dispatch from Gulshan-e-Iqbal

BASE · GULSHAN DHA / Clifton Korangi Landhi S.I.T.E. North Karachi Malir Cantt Bahria Nooriabad Hub / H.I.T.E. Manora Cantt
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4.8 out of 5, from 37 real reviews

Unedited, pulled straight from our Google Business Profile — not written for this site.

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★★★★★

“Very nice experience of water proofing and Heat protection with Abdul Samad bhai from Zem Chemicals. Commitment, Satisfaction and Worth of Money Guaranteed! Definitely Recommended!”

Al-Syed JewellersLocal Guide · 2 years ago
★★★★★

“Got my house’s waterproofing and heat proofing from them and highly appreciate the work they are doing and the service they are providing. Thank you for being so friendly to your customers and listening to what they want.”

Areeba Sohail5 years ago
★★★★★

“Zem Chemical is a perfect choice for everyone. As I called them for heat proofing and they did a fantastic job. Their service are superb and the most important thing is that they complete their work on time.”

annie sohail5 years ago
Before you ask

Common questions

Do you only work on roofs?

No — RCC roofs are one of eight surfaces we treat. We also do G.I. and asbestos sheets, water tanks, basements, foundations and bathrooms.

How much does roof waterproofing cost?

We don’t quote by phone or by area alone. A surveyor checks the actual roof first — existing damage, access and surface condition all change the system needed — then you get a written quotation with no obligation.

Is the coating safe and non-toxic?

Yes. Our systems are water-based and non-toxic, including the polymerised cementitious coating used on water tanks, which is safe for drinking water.

What’s the difference between waterproofing and heat proofing?

Waterproofing seals the surface against water penetration. Heat proofing is a reflective top coat that turns back over 85% of solar radiation, dropping roof surface temperature by 6–8°C — many clients apply both together.

Which areas do you serve?

Karachi, Hub and Nooriabad as our regular coverage, with select larger projects elsewhere in Pakistan — including our 68,000 sq.ft job for Frontier Corps in Turbat, Balochistan.

How long does a job take?

Depends on scope. Our logged jobs range from about 12 days for a 14,000 sq.ft warehouse roof up to 22 days for a job as large as 68,000 sq.ft.

Two minutes, no obligation

Request a site survey

We do not quote from a slider. Tell us the surface and roughly how many square feet, leave a number we can reach you on, and a surveyor will come and look at the actual roof before any price is discussed.

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A surveyor visits before any number is quoted

Roofs have things photographs do not show. We price after we have stood on it.

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Your details go straight to our office on 0332-0066625. We normally respond the same working day.

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