Rising Dampness is caused by the capillary movement of water rising through your property’s structure.
The Preservation Company is an award-winning contractor offering treatments designed to alleviate the damage caused by Rising Dampness from the inside out, keeping your property dry, safe and healthy.
What is Rising Dampness and how does it occur?
Rising dampness can occur when there is a non-physical DPC or bridging of an existing DPC which allows groundwater to rise up.
Rising from the ground
The term ‘rising dampness’ refers to moisture that rises up from the ground and into a building’s walls. When this moisture enters the walls, it can cause a range of problems, from staining and damp patches on walls to decorative, plaster and joinery deterioration.
What causes it
Rising dampness can be caused by a range of factors and is a common problem in older buildings. Often older properties have no incorporated DPC and existing DPC can become compromised by for example raised pavement levels and internal bridging.
It is important to act quickly
If rising dampness is already present in a property, then it is important to act quickly and ensure any existing Damp-Proof Course (DPC) is identified. If there is no existing DPC in place, there is a range of treatments available to help tackle the problem, including chemical damp-proofing, cavity drainage membrane systems and air-gap treatments.
How do I identify Rising Dampness
Sight
Common signs are the presence of peeling paint and wallpaper, as the moisture will cause the paint to bubble and flake, and the wallpaper to blister and peel. You may also notice a discolouration of the plaster which has become noticeably darker.
Touch
When you touch a surface that is affected by rising dampness, it will feel damp to the touch and, in some cases, may even feel cold.
Smell
Similar to other dampness issues you may notice a strong musty or stale smell in the air.
What does Rising Dampness look like?
There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for. One of the most common signs is a damp, musty smell in the room or area affected by the dampness. You may also notice peeling wallpaper, rising staining or tidemark and a white, powdery, or chalky substance on surfaces or walls.
Damp and spoiled wall plaster attributed to rising dampness
Damage like this to wallpaper and wall surfaces indicative of an issue more significant than a bit of condensation.
Visible damp staining and elevated moisture readings typify rising damp. Note the corrosion on the corner bead.
How we manage Rising Dampness
We understand how important it is to protect your property from dampness and the many problems it can cause, so we have developed a range of solutions to help you tackle the issue.
As an award-winning contractor our treatments are designed to alleviate the dampness from the inside out, so you can be certain that your property is safe and healthy.
1. Property health check
Our highly-experienced surveyors will perform a health check on your property to determine the extent of the problem and identify any sources.
2. Recommend and rectify
Once a source is identified we will recommend the most suitable and cost-effective rectification measures to address the problem.
3. Treat and repair
We will remove the moisture using industry-leading techniques and repair or replace any areas affected by severe damage. A new damp-proof course may be implemented.
4. Protected for the future
Our team of experts will provide you with advice on the best ways to maintain your home and tackle any problems that may arise. We’ll clean up and leave your property feeling fresh and tidy.
Why choose us?
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Contractor of the year from Property Care Association awards
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We are award winners
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