Rising Damp Treatment

Rising Damp Treatment London

Rising damp may be a common issue in London properties, but it is frequently misunderstood. It can cause significant damage to your home or property as well as pose a health risk. And if rising damp isn’t treated properly, it might cause additional problems and cost while also not fixing the problem.

London Damp Specialists can assess a rising damp issue with a swift survey as well as providing highly effective damp proofing remedies. We then offer a treatment plan to permanently correct the problem.

Rising Damp Repairs London: Why Does Rising Damp Occur?

Rising damp is caused by water beneath a wall’s surface, typically from the soil, being drawn into the material. It is frequently caused by an ineffective damp proof course that has deteriorated over time or has been incorrectly installed. Some older properties may not even have a damp course, which leaves them more vulnerable to rising damp. Even structures such as damaged steps can allow damp to be carried into the permeable interior walls.

Rising damp can also occur as a result of ageing walls. As bricks become more permeable, fractures are formed, generating channels that pull moisture into the wall, a process known as capillary action. If a wall was poorly constructed or built many years ago, rising damp can be a serious issue.

Rising Damp Specialists: What are the Signs of Rising Damp?

There are several indicators that your home may have rising damp:

• Peeling wallpaper
• Damp or damaged plaster
• Damp or damaged skirting boards
• A tide line on the walls – as high as one metre or more
• Yellow/brown stains on the walls
• Fluffy, raised, powdery residue on plaster

If you notice any of these, you may have rising damp in your property.

Rising Damp Solutions

Bricks are highly permeable and moisture moves quickly through them. It is critical to have any suspected rising damp inspected by a damp surveyor and subsequently handled professionally. This gives you peace of mind, knowing it will be stopped in its tracks and eliminated. Expert evaluation from London Damp Specialists will result in a comprehensive plan for its permanent elimination, which may include:

• Removal of any damp plaster
• Chemical injections to the damp proof course to repair it
• Adding a salt neutraliser to walls to dissolve salts present from damp penetration
• Installing tanking, a liquid coating that bonds to damp brickwork and forms a waterproof barrier
• Applying a waterproof sand and cement interior render
• Making good with a smooth skim coat plaster.

We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to have rising damp halted the instant you find it. The sooner you call London Damp Specialists, the sooner we can restore your home and preserve your family’s health and the rest of your property. Call us today on 020 8528 3864 to help and guide you with any rising damp concerns. We work with minimum disruption and maximum effect, leaving you with a damp-free property and peace of mind.

We even offer a 30-year watertight guarantee.