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How Can a London Damp Proofing Expert Save Your Home?
We at Environ Property Services offer the ideal London damp proofing solution to any problem that your property may be experiencing.
Damp is one of the most severe problems that any building in London can face. It causes a ton of harm to the property’s structure and the people inside, so it should not be ignored.
As soon as damp sets in, it will begin to cause deterioration, such as crumbling brick jointing, breakage of the wood framework, and electrical hazards. These issues can lower the value of your home.
No matter how bad the situation is, our services guarantee that your home’s walls, ceilings, and floors will be free of damp. If you want to avoid all of the trouble that damp can bring upon your home, give us a call, and we’ll get right to work!
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Here are some of the major damp problems that we regularly deal with:
Rising damp
Rising damp occurs when damp travels through your home’s walls, rising via capillary action. This is one of the most harmful forms of damp in terms of causing structural damage to the building, so it must be taken care of as a matter of urgency.
To fight rising damp, our London damp proofing contractors will either install a damp proof course or repair your existing one. This damp proofing is built to last, ensuring damp will be eliminated from your home for many years.
Many unreliable companies intentionally misdiagnose other types of damp as rising damp, so that they can over-charge for their services
We value integrity here at Environ Property Services, and we will do a thorough inspection of your property first and provide you with sufficient evidence of rising damp before going to work. Work with us, and we promise that you won’t have to deal with any unnecessary renovation and expenses.
Lateral Damp
If you are experiencing damp in your property, it generally means that there is an excess of unwanted moisture within your walls, ceilings or floor.
Lateral damp in particular is a form of penetrating damp, and occurs when groundwater enters a property horizontally through cracks or porous material in the walls or floors. This can occur at any level that is in contact with soil, but it is particularly prevalent in basements and below ground areas.
If not treated or identified correctly, lateral damp could lead to structural issues as well as mould.
WOODWORM
A woodworm is a wood-eating species of larvae that is laid by various different types of insects, particularly the common furniture beetle. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae will begin burrowing tunnels into the wood searching for nutrients and creating tunnels so that, eventually, they can fly out of the wood as adults. The term woodworm itself is used to describe the damaging effect on wood and timber from the infestation of these larvae. Small holes are created throughout timber and wood structures, and, If left untreated, woodworm can cause serious timber damage and can create a long lasting effect on the framework of a property.
If you notice any of these symptoms, then there is a good chance that you are experiencing woodworm in your property, and it is time to call in the professionals at Environ Property Services to solve your problem.
An untreated woodworm infestation can lead to the structural integrity of timbers within a building becoming compromised. The extent of damage to timber which woodworm can cause may result in long term implications for the structural framework of your property.
Penetrating damp
Penetrating damp is where water enters your wall, floor, or ceilings in various ways, such as leaking roofs, cracked walls, or broken plumbing. This type of damp can slowly destroy your property, and cost you tons of money in repairs.
In cases like these, you can’t just paint over it and be done. What you need is a team of specialists to fix the problem.
Our London damp proofing experts can conduct a thorough examination of your property to identify and eliminate the source of the damp.
Sometimes, all that’s needed is to remove some leaves from the gutters or reseal a window. But even if the problem requires breaking down your walls to find leaking pipes, you can be assured that we will replace all of the damaged materials and put your home back to the way it was.
Damp Surfaces
Your home may be free of structural damp, but moisture in the air can still settle on your home’s surfaces via condensation. You won’t experience any severe structural damage with this kind of damp, but it can cause mould and other allergens to accumulate in your home.
For these kinds of issues, we at Environ Property Services can damp-proof your home by installing a PIV unit. These are low-cost, easily installed pieces of equipment that can ventilate your residence with fresh air, driving out all of the moisture and allergens from your home.
PIV units are far less expensive than alternatives such as MHVR units and full-house air conditioning.
Moreover, we offer the most affordable PIV installation in the country, letting you get rid of the problem for a very low cost.
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About Damp Proof Course
A damp proof course (DPC) is a barrier designed to stop moisture from running up walls. It can be made from all sorts of material, such as plastic, lead, rubber, and more.
If your property was built within the last century, there’s a good chance it will already have a DPC installed. However, older buildings likely won’t have it, as they were constructed before damp proof courses were widely used.
Unfortunately, deterioration with age or movement in the home can cause damage to your DPC, weakening its effectiveness.
It can be challenging to know whether or not your home’s DPC is damaged. You will need to hire reliable London damp proofing companies to perform a survey on your property and advise you on what to do. The only other way of knowing is when the rising damp has already set in and has caused visible damage to your house.
Whatever the damp problem may be in your home, Environ will be ready to help. Even issues that can’t be solved with DPC, like basement damp, can be efficiently addressed, as we are also a competent basement waterproofing company.
We can provide the best DPC and tanking solutions for your property.
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Tips On Dealing With Damp Problems
Here are some tips to mitigate the harmful effects of damp:
- Regular outdoor maintenance
Since a lot of damp problems come from external factors, conducting regular outdoor maintenance will go a long way. Always inspect your roof for damage, especially after storms. Make sure to clear your gutters of any leaves and other debris, and have any damaged parts replaced as soon as possible. Gutter guards are also a great help in keeping your gutters nice and clean. - Good home ventilation
Having a well-ventilated home will help clear any moisture from your property. This is especially crucial during colder months when the humidity is much higher. Keep your windows open as often as possible, and inspect your washers and dryers to ensure they are properly vented. Having an extractor fan in your bathroom and kitchen will help expel moisture from the area. - Proper air circulation
It’s crucial to position your furniture a few centimetres away from walls so that air can circulate. This prevents condensation, and eventually mould, from forming on the surfaces that come into contact with each other.
These are just a few helpful things you can do to ward off damp from your home. For severe cases, however, the help of a London damp proofing company is vital.
When damp starts to damage the structural integrity of your building, only our damp proofing experts will be able to fix it. We also have a team of cellar waterproofing professionals and provide tanking services!
Don’t hesitate to contact us. To get a free professional damp survey, request your call back today!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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How much does damp proofing cost?
Damp proofing costs in London can vary depending on the location and the provider, but a reasonable average price would be around £70 per metre of wall that needs to be damp proofed.
This amounts to roughly around £280 per wall. If you plan to damp proof every wall in your home, the cost can potentially reach several thousand pounds.
If you have a basement that needs the assistance of a waterproof tanking expert, the cost can be even higher.
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How long does damp proofing take?
The time it takes to finish damp proofing in London depends on the scale of the job. Smaller-scale jobs might take one or two days, and large-scale ones could last for up to a week.
On average, installing a full damp proof course on something like a three-bed semi takes between three and four days.
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Is rising damp expensive to fix?
Apart from basement problems that need the skills of tanking experts, rising damp is one of the worst kinds of damp.
It can also be quite costly to fix. In addition to stopping damp from getting in your home, you must also rectify any harm that it may have caused.
Though there’s not a lot you can do to stop it from happening, you can do several things to protect your home from the effects of rising damp.
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How long after damp proofing can I paint?
It is advisable to avoid putting paint, wallpaper, or any other kind of permanent decoration on your walls for at least 12 months after a London damp proofing service.
The exception to this is water-permeable emulsion paint, which can be applied as soon as all visible signs of damp are gone. That process takes around 4-8 weeks, on average.
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How long does it take for walls to dry out after damp proofing?
According to the Code of Practice for the damp proofing industry, walls take anywhere between six and 12 months to dry out completely.
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How do you know if your house needs damp proofing?
You can determine if your house needs the help of London damp proofing experts based by looking for the following signs:
- A damp, musty odour
- Dark or discoloured areas on your walls or plaster
- Walls, ceilings, or floors that feel damp or cold to the touch
- Mould or mildew build-up on walls, floors, or ceilings
- Wallpaper that is starting to come off
- Excessive condensation on window areas
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