A great many buildings, older ones especially, are wide open to damp. We specialise in comprehensive damp proofing and treatment, dealing with the full range of remedial problems: rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, wet rot, dry rot, woodworm, other wood-boring insects and mould. The aim is always early intervention, because damp left alone leads to serious structural damage and ruined decoration.
Finding a possible damp problem at home is stressful, and that is exactly where we come in. Our team is more than happy to give you a no-obligation quote (subject to you owning the property). We are on call around the clock, for both commercial and domestic work.
Accurate diagnosis comes first
Getting the diagnosis right is everything. The correct treatment depends on it, which is why we take real pride in the integrity and precision of our surveys. Our damp and timber specialists are trained to the highest standards in the remedial industry, so you get a plan built on what is actually happening in your walls, not guesswork.
Rising damp and the signs to watch for
Rising damp can do a lot of damage to plaster, decorative finishes, floor coverings and fabrics. The tell-tale signs are white, powdery salts on the wall surface and damp staining, both pointing to groundwater moving up through the walls. Left unchecked, that moisture often brings on fungal decay in structural timber like skirting boards and floor joists, which is why rising damp, wet rot and dry rot so often turn up together.
Why replastering matters
Even once rising damp is dealt with by a new remedial damp-proof course, leftover salt contamination can keep walls and decoration feeling damp. That is why professional replastering is a critical part of any proper damp treatment, not an afterthought. We use BSI-approved chemicals to the manufacturer's specification, along with a range of DPC injection fluids, gels and mortars chosen to suit the material we are working with.
What we treat
- Damp proofing and condensation control
- Rising damp, penetrating damp and specialist replastering
- Waterproof tanking for basements, cellars and vaults
- Wet rot and dry rot (see our guide on how to identify dry rot)
- Timber infestation, woodworm and wood-boring insect treatment
- Installation of cavity drain membranes
- Professional surveys and diagnosis of all structural damp and timber issues
- Solutions for both domestic and commercial properties
Trust your local wood treatment and damp specialist to protect your property from moisture damage and timber decay. Book a professional inspection today and let us clear your damp, dry rot and wet rot for good.