Rising damp investigation and treatment
An assessment of low-level moisture, salts and possible damp-proof course problems, with treatment recommended only when the evidence supports it.
Signs worth having checked.
- Low-level tide marks
- Salt deposits
- Skirting or plaster decay near floor level
- Persistent lower-wall moisture
The symptom is the starting point.
The same mark can have several causes. We use your description to prepare, then inspect the property before recommending work.
What does a survey include?
Look at the pattern, not just the mark.
A sound conclusion considers moisture readings alongside the building, outside conditions and other possible causes.
This company-supplied project photograph shows the team examining an affected area. Every property is assessed on its own evidence.
Checks that put the symptoms in context.
- The height and spread of the moisture
- Ground levels, bridging and drainage
- The condition or presence of a damp-proof course
- Leaks, condensation and penetrating damp as alternatives
- Salt contamination and the condition of the plaster
Clear next steps.
- Removing a bridge or repairing an outside defect
- Damp-proof course work where it is justified
- A suitable replastering specification
- Advice on drying and redecoration
The recommendation depends on the property and the evidence found during the survey.
Rising damp: questions and answers.
Can rising damp be diagnosed from a photograph?
A photograph can help with an initial conversation, but it cannot confirm the source. The survey needs to compare the visible pattern with readings, construction and outside defects.
Does every case need a chemical damp-proof course?
No. The right work depends on the cause. Removing a bridge or repairing an outside defect may be all that is needed.
When can I redecorate?
That depends on the wall, materials, ventilation and work carried out. The survey or quotation should set out drying and redecoration guidance for your property.
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Talk to WeatherWise Solutions about rising damp
Tell us what you have noticed and where the property is. The WeatherWise Solutions team will help arrange the right next step.
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