Rising damp treatment in Liverpool is needed when groundwater travels up a wall by capillary action. This usually happens because the damp-proof course is missing, damaged or bridged. As a result, you will often see staining, crumbling plaster or a tide mark on internal walls near ground level.
How We Diagnose Rising Damp
Before recommending any work, we confirm that rising damp is actually the cause. Condensation and penetrating damp can look similar, but they need very different fixes. For that reason, our survey includes:
- Moisture readings at different heights on the affected wall
- An inspection of the existing damp-proof course, if one is present
- Checks of external ground levels and paths for bridging
- Ruling out plumbing leaks and penetrating damp as the real cause
If you want to know more about the process first, our damp and mould surveys page explains what we check and why.
What Does Rising Damp Treatment in Liverpool Involve?
Once we confirm the diagnosis, rising damp treatment in Liverpool typically includes the steps below. The Wikipedia guide to damp proofing explains how a damp-proof course works in more detail.
- Installing a new chemical damp-proof course by injection
- Removing affected plaster and replacing it with a suitable renovation plaster or render
- Fixing external issues, such as high ground levels, that are bridging the damp-proof course
- Redecorating once the walls have fully dried out
How Long Does Rising Damp Treatment in Liverpool Take?
Injecting a new damp-proof course and replastering usually takes a few days, depending on the size of the affected area. However, the walls need time to dry out before you decorate. In fact, this can take several weeks to a few months, depending on wall thickness and the time of year. Before work starts, we always give you a realistic timeline.
Book a Damp Survey With DAMIL
If you have noticed damp patches, tide marks or crumbling plaster near skirting board height, get in touch with DAMIL. You will get an accurate diagnosis and a clear, honest quote, so you can be confident of the right rising damp treatment in Liverpool for your home.
Contact Us
Contact DAMIL below:
Email: hello@damil.info
Tel: 0151 374 0044
Or contact our chartered builder direct…
email: andrew.foote@damil.info
Phone & WhatsApp: 07831564351
