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Rising damp

Often first noticed as a tide mark low on a wall, and often hidden by decoration. What it may be, how we treat it, and why the survey comes first.

You've noticed, it may be, what we do

From the tide mark to the cause

You've noticed

A tide mark low on a wall

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It may be
Rising dampIt isn't always visible: decoration often hides it.
What we do
Inject a cream-based chemical damp-proof course into small holes at low pressure, to BS 6576. Salt-contaminated plaster usually needs renewing as well.
Why the survey first
Getting it right first time matters: the cost of getting it wrong can be very costly.

Recent job · rising damp, one wall

A painted chimney-breast wall with a brown tide mark and stained plaster along its lower half
1Before: the tide mark
The same wall with the lower plaster stripped off, showing bare brick
2Stripped back to brick
The same wall with fresh grey render over the lower half
3Re-rendered
The same wall finished in new plaster with new white skirting and a wooden floor
4Finished: new plaster and skirting
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How a survey works

How a survey works Moisture meters, a written report, four steps

Electronic moisture meters and non-invasive testing profile the damp in the property. You get a detailed written report with the probable causes, our recommendations and, where it's needed, a quotation.

  1. 01

    We inspect

    For damp, timber infestation and decay, basement waterproofing, condensation and mould.

  2. 02

    You get a written report

    Our findings and recommendations, with a quotation if work is needed.

  3. 03

    We do the work

    Completed to a high standard, leaving a clean site and a happy client.

  4. 04

    We guarantee it

    We issue our own guarantees for 15 years depending on treatments.

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Seen a tide mark? Let's find out what's behind it

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