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It is likely that water is entering the room from outside if the floor has wet patches, discolouration, staining or squeaking floorboards. Broken pipes and damage to exterior insulation are some of the potential causes of dampness. London Damp Treatments are able to address all moisture-related issues. Don’t let moisture damage your home. If not taken care of quickly, water can erode the house’s structure and cause toxic mould.
Water travelling up porous building material in contact with the ground is called rising damp. The air drying on top surfaces makes the floor or wall act like a wick, capillary action drawing moisture up from the ground. It evaporates off the surface into the atmosphere, unless gravity pulls it down before evaporation can occur.
Rising damp happens when the damp proof course (DPC) of a building is inadequate or obstructed by elevated terrain. A DPC is inserted during construction as a layer of impermeable material. Water from the earth carries nitrates, chlorides, and other hygroscopic salts up the wall, and as it evaporates, these salts accumulate in the brickwork and plaster. Ground salts readily absorb moisture from their environment, so they dissolve quickly.
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Various nitrates, chlorides, and other salts (hygroscopic ground salts) are transported upwards into the brickwork and plaster by water flowing from the ground. As the water evaporates, these salts accumulate in the walls. Ground salts rapidly dissolve, so they readily absorb moisture from their surroundings. High humidity in a wall often leads to wood rot in nearby timbers. Even if the rising damp is treated, the plaster will remain damp or contaminated. Therefore, when treating rising moisture, the plaster is usually removed.
Moisture penetration into walls above ground level can happen for various reasons. Wind-driven rain is likely out of the property owner’s control, depending on the direction of the rain, which may lead to moisture flowing downward within the structure. Rain cannot be directed or strengthened, but it can be kept out of a building and thus avoid internal damage. Damage caused by water can be the result of cracked external renderings, missing or loose mortar in walls and window/door frames, defective roof flashings, and malfunctioning rainwater goods such as blocked gutters, down-pipes, and hoppers, to name a few.
Penetration of damp could bring significant damage to the property if not looked after properly, including fungal rot infestations (dry rot and wet rot strikes). In humid conditions, moisture can draw hygroscopic salts into interior plaster finishes, causing isolated patches of dampness.
Minimising rising damp, salt contamination will typically still cause a small amount of moisture to remain in the substrate. In such cases, London Damp Treatments will install a chemical DPC system. We will inject it into the walls at regular intervals. Additionally, we will replace the salt-contaminated plaster and protect the decorative surface from any remaining moisture in the wall.
The damp-proof course will impede the humidity from rising any further. Hygroscopic salts, which are drawn up from the earth to the brickwork by increased moisture, will keep absorbing water, particularly in periods of high humidity. If this happens to an unsatisfactory extent, re-plastering is essential. London Damp Treatments has experienced plasterers on staff and would be pleased to provide quotes for this task.
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The company’s net income for the three months up to 31 December 2020 was $2.4 million, a drop of 7% compared to the same period in 2019.
The cost of fixing a damp issue is determined by a range of factors, such as the size, structure and design of the property, the underlying cause of the damp, and the materials used.
Phone our knowledgeable staff to arrange a survey. One of our pleasant team members will assess the property and get a complete understanding of the situation prior to providing you with the most economical rate.
London Damp Treatments is an expert in damp proofing, waterproofing and timber preservation, as well as other property damp issues. We perform initial investigations, generating a damp report, such as a damp survey, a damp and timber survey and a timber survey. These reports identify any timber concerns, including timber flaws, construction defects and unsuccessful remedial work.
We conduct thorough, non-invasive investigations and surveys, followed by comprehensive written reports with recommendations and guidance for any remedial work needed. We can also offer costings and estimates for the repair work based on the results of the inspection. To help ensure your understanding, we will attempt to explain the fees as clearly as possible.
Our employees at London Damp Treatments are known for their excellent service and affable manner, something we take great pride in. We offer a thorough survey process, followed by professional and knowledgeable execution, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Here are some of the benefits of choosing us:
A holistic approach to ageing structures is necessary. It involves maintaining, restoring and preserving them to ensure their longevity. This requires a multi-faceted approach, taking into account their structural integrity, aesthetic value and cultural significance.
We offer free, no-obligation damp surveys, conducted by our team of experts. Our team holds decades of knowledge and experience in assessing sites for damp and providing solutions. Our thorough surveys will give you a clear idea of what needs to be done to resolve any damp issues.
We offer free, no-obligation damp surveys conducted by highly experienced specialists. Our comprehensive surveying will provide you with a precise understanding of what is necessary to resolve any damp problems. Our team boasts decades of expertise in assessing and providing solutions.
Get in touch with London Damp Treatments today to talk to a specialist. For further information, please call 0208 0162508. To receive more information, please dial 0208 0162508.
Max and his team have been at our property all week and I really can’t thank them enough for the fantastic job they’ve done on plastering both our walls and ceilings. They have literally transformed the appearance of our house! Not only has Ma…
From start to finish Max has been incredable. His knowledge lin damp proofing is second to none and his team where very clean and polite. The plastered finish was like glass so happy we choose Max Plastering for job.
Lovely bunch of lads left a very neat and clean job. Problem was solved.
Perfect Finnish and all left clean and tidy and no mess. Used Max previously and would not hesitate to ask him carry out more work.
Max, Harvey and Stuart arrived promptly as arranged. Done a great job on our outside rear wall. Work completed to a high standard, removal of all old material and cleaned up after themselves. I am so pleased with the standard of their work they ar…
They turned up on time and carried out the works in a very professional manor leaving the front of the house clean and tidy. Very impressed would definitely recommend.
I have to say that on every level Max (with Stuart and Harvey) did an extremely professional job! They explained what they were going to do, they were polite and courteous and respected that they were coming into our home. The plastering is of the…
I called max and he managed to come around the same day to do a survey. The next day I received an extremely detailed survey compared to any other damp proofer which made me feel very at ease that he was going to do the right job. Max and team tur…