Damp Treatment

Understanding Damp in Your Property

Damp is one of the most common and damaging problems affecting UK properties. Left untreated, it can lead to structural damage, timber decay, mould growth and health problems for occupants. Accurate diagnosis is essential, as treating the symptom rather than the cause rarely works.

Types of Damp We Treat

Rising Damp occurs when ground moisture travels upward through walls, bypassing or damaging the damp-proof course (DPC). Signs include tide marks on internal walls, deteriorating plaster, salt deposits and peeling paint or wallpaper.

Penetrating Damp is caused by water entering the building through defects in the external fabric, such as damaged pointing, cracked render, faulty guttering or leaking roofs. It can appear at any level on a wall and often gets worse during or after heavy rain.

Condensation is the most common form of damp in modern properties. It occurs when warm, moist air meets a cold surface and deposits moisture, leading to mould growth, particularly in bathrooms, kitchens and poorly ventilated rooms.

Our Treatment Process

Following a thorough survey, we recommend and carry out the right treatment for your type of damp:

• Chemical damp-proof course injection for rising damp
• Tanking and waterproofing membranes for basement and below-ground damp
• Remedial replastering with salt-resistant renders
• Identification and repair of external defects causing penetrating damp
• Ventilation improvements and advice for condensation issues

Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters

Many damp problems are misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective treatment. Our CSTDB qualified surveyor uses professional moisture measurement equipment and years of experience to accurately identify the type and source of damp before any work is recommended.