Most homes in the UK have a damp proofing system, but when it is damaged, rising damp can occur. This may happen due to various reasons such as old age, incorrect installation at an inappropriate level or damage caused by tree roots and shifting foundations. Rising damp can cause severe damage to your home’s plasterwork, woodwork and decorations. At Sussex Damp Treatments, we offer a solution for this problem by injecting a silicone-based damp proofing course into the affected walls which stops moisture from creeping up due to capillary action. Additionally, we instal barriers on the walls that prevent any existing moisture from entering new internal plasterwork. Our treatment ensures that your home remains free of rising damp and its damaging effects on your property’s structure and aesthetics are prevented effectively with our expert services.
Penetrating damp is a perilous condition that occurs when water and moisture infiltrate your property’s exterior shell. If left untreated, it can lead to severe interior fabric damage and even rot, posing a significant risk to the safety of your home. Common causes of this issue include defective and permeable brickwork or render, poor aiming of windows or doors, damaged roof coverings, and impaired rainwater items. Our team of highly trained surveyors will conduct an in-depth examination of the affected area to determine the root cause of water intrusion before recommending the most effective course of action. Trust us to provide you with expert advice on how best to address any penetrating damp issues in your home.
Damp proofing is a crucial process in maintaining any property, old or new. Sussex Damp Treatments offers expert damp avoidance services to commercial and household clients. Our team of experienced surveyors will identify the root cause of the problem and provide effective solutions for long-term protection. Over time, building materials degrade, making older homes more vulnerable to excessive moisture problems such as porous masonry, leaky roofs and ineffective damp proof courses. To ensure complete satisfaction with our workmanship, we have an in-house team of professionals who are highly skilled in providing quality damp proofing services that meet all standards. With Sussex Damp Treatments’ technical expertise and experience, you can rest assured that your property is well-protected against any potential damage caused by dampness or excess moisture.
Successful damp proofing requires attention to two critical factors. Firstly, it is essential to get the damp proof course right the first time around to avoid worsening the condition and incurring additional costs for reinstallation later on. Secondly, a reliable and cost-effective form of treatment must be used to ensure that rising dampness does not penetrate treated walls. Our professional team can clarify any doubts you may have about our installation procedures. The process begins by drilling masonry at the base of damp walls and injecting a specially formulated silicone fluid solution until saturation is achieved throughout its depth. We use a low-odour injection method that cures within the masonry wall, creating an impenetrable barrier against rising moisture from the ground into treated walls. A vertical damp proof course isolates adjacent abutting walls as part of this process.
Our waterproof rendering technique guarantees that your house will no longer suffer from damp issues by keeping moisture from rising into your walls. However, old plaster needs replacing with salt-resistant render before moistened brickwork can dry out entirely due to ground salts’ impact. We apply precisely batched renders using computer-controlled proportions of sand, cement, lime, and waterproofers instead of mixing materials together onsite manually when applying our waterproof rendering technique. Afterwards, we smooth surfaces with skim plaster’s top layer when finishing off our work. In cases where high ground levels exist alongside other conditions requiring extra measures beyond chemical-proofing treatments like tanking systems are necessary for effective results.
Prompt action is essential when you detect moisture in your home, as it can lead to severe problems for both the occupants and the structure. Dampness can cause significant structural damage to a property’s foundation and undermine its integrity if not treated promptly. It also causes aesthetic discomfort and respiratory issues, particularly for those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Whether dampness results from condensation, leaking guttering or pipes, our team of damp removal and proofing professionals should be contacted immediately to address the issue.
Failure to treat dampness may result in various building problems such as peeling paint, rotten wood (dry rot or wet rot), crumbling plaster, warped floorboards, rusty steel fasteners and facing/skirting boards warping. Sussex Damp Treatments offers cost-effective solutions that identify and resolve any flooding issues arising from rising damp or condensation concerns efficiently. Trust us to fix your problem without breaking the bank!
A comprehensive damp survey for a standard three-bedroom detached house typically costs between £150 and £350. This estimate is based on hiring a fully qualified and accredited chartered surveyor. However, the actual cost may vary depending on factors such as the property’s size and location, which can also affect other types of surveys. It is important to note that investing in a professional damp survey can save homeowners significant amounts of money in the long run by identifying potential issues early on before they become more severe and costly to repair. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals consider this expense as an investment in their property’s health and longevity.
