The Problem:
Damp proofing prevents rising damp, which is the movement of moisture up a wall by capillary action. Moisture will penetrate when there is no damp proof course, or it is defective. Moisture can also bypass the damp proof course when bridging occurs, that is, the course is overlapped by internal or external plaster, render or the external ground level.

The moisture brings with it natural salts in solution which rise with the moisture up the wall and into the plaster. As the moisture evaporates away the salts accumulate. These salts are hygroscopic, that is, they absorb atmospheric moisture, and therefore make walls remain damp even after the rising damp itself is stopped. This is why it is generally necessary to replace some plaster as part of damp proofing treatment.

The Symptoms:
The symptom that clearly identifies rising damp is the “tidemark” effect. It leads to soft plaster and causes permanent damage to decorations.

Our Solutions:
You can rely on our experienced surveyors to spot the exact problem causing rising damp in your home, and recommend the optimum solution. We offer a range of different systems that inject a new chemical damp proof course and we recommend the one best suited for the construction of your property. The work will be completed by our own staff, not by sub-contractors.