Damp proofing & waterproofing

Damp is a symptom. Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation look similar on a wall and have nothing else in common, so the first job is deciding which one you actually have.

What’s included

• Diagnosis and moisture readings before any treatment
• Rising damp – injected and chemical damp proof courses
• Penetrating damp – external repairs, pointing and stucco
• Condensation – ventilation, extraction and insulation
• Basement and cellar tanking, and cavity drain membrane systems
• Sump and pump systems where drainage requires them
• Salt-resistant re-plastering after treatment
• Timber treatment where rot or infestation is present

How the work runs

Nothing is treated until the cause is identified, because the three kinds of damp need three different answers and treating the wrong one just moves the stain. Findings are explained to you with the readings, not just the conclusion.