The most frequent sources of moisture are indoor dampness or malfunctioning outdoor water outlets.

Damp is of three different kinds - Condensation, Rising Damp and Penetrating Damp.

Poor maintenance, inadequate ventilation, and, sometimes in older structures, high ground levels can lead to the absence of an efficient damp proof course are the main causes of damp in dwellings.

In addition to having several occupants and inadequate heating, modern houses frequently have very little natural ventilation, which can lead to condensation wet.

Older homes may have been built without a damp proof course, or those that did may discover that it is no longer effective because of shifting ground levels, damage from renovations, or the fact that many homes are situated on hills and sloping sites, which means that the damp proofing techniques are no longer effective enough to meet our modern standards.

Leaks
Leaking roofs
High ground levels
Defective rainwater goods
Condensation from poor ventilation

To stop water from rising from the earth into the wall, a barrier known as a "Damp Proof Course," or DPC, is placed through the bottom of the wall.

Although they weren't typically found on older homes, they were widely used starting in 1875. Slate was frequently used to make older DPCs, but plastic is increasingly used in newer construction.

The process of installing a new damp proof course as a corrective solution often involves drilling into the walls and injecting a waterproof cream or liquid, which creates a waterproof barrier through the wall.

The size of the property, the instructions given, and other considerations all affect how long a damp survey takes. Even with all of the information available, a surveyor cannot predict the amount of the damage until they have had a chance to inspect it.

The good news is that we don't base our costs on how long it takes to complete a survey; some surveys can take as little as 30 minutes or as long as several hours. In carrying out our duty of care to deliver the greatest service possible, we strive to do the task as best we can.

In terms of the size of the issue or damage caused and the amount of work needed, each damp situation will be different.

Use our damp proof estimator calculator to get an approximate cost and find out which areas are impacted by rising moisture.

Yes, we promise that every one of our damp proofing techniques and products will be effective.

After we have examined the property and offered our remedy, we will disclose the guarantee's specifics. We offer a 20-year guarantee on our moisture proof courses. We offer a ten-year waterproofing and tanking guarantee. We provide ventilation unit servicing as needed after the two-year guarantee on our condensation systems expires.

We offer a 20-year guarantee on our woodworm and dry rot treatments.

To give you the precise solution to the issue, we offer a variety of damp proofing techniques. The reason of the issue, the original building type (brick or stone, etc.), the ground level and drainage systems, etc., will all affect the type of damp proofing you want.

We use thixotropic damp proofing lotions and silcone-injected DPC for damp proof injection.

Our waterproofing rendering technique solves the issue of salt damp in masonry and is a great salt barrier.

Among our waterproofing and tanking technologies are the water-resistant Kenwood Basement Rapid and the Structural Waterproofing System (SWS).

Our cavity membrane systems release water from behind the membrane using sump pumps and drainage canals.

Usually, non-vinyl emulsion paint can be applied three to four weeks later. It is best to wait until the walls have completely dried before applying impervious wall coverings like vinyl and washable paints or papers. It could take up to a month for a wall that is 25 mm thick to completely dry out. Drying times depend on a number of variables, including the amount of moisture present at the beginning, the room temperature, and the ventilation available during the drying process.

The majority of properties have probably had some kind of damp treatment done in the past, but this might not be enough to meet our current standards, and renovations frequently cause damage to existing damp proof courses and/or remove earlier waterproofing.

As ground levels rise, ancient damp proof courses are frequently bridged by the construction of new driveways, patios, etc.

Many cellars and basements that were once either abandoned or used as coal bunkers are now being transformed into useable spaces.

Schedule a survey here if you are uncertain if your property has sufficient damp proofing systems installed.

The quotation will be valid for three months after we have completed a survey on your property. We would need to revisit the quote beyond this point, but the price will often stay the same for a lot longer. Give us a call and talk to a member of our staff if you have any specific questions or would want to discuss the quotation.