Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) Treatments in London

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We are a damp proofing manufacturing company with a variety of quality products to restore your failed damp proof course (DPC). We supply anything from damp proofing paint and chemical damp proof course injection fluids to a damp proofing injection kit and recondition plasters. We provide a solution to your damp proofing with different types of quality damp proofing materials.

Buildings often face two major types of problems which are mainly rising damp and penetrating damp, if not properly dealt with both can lead to a series of significant problems. For better understanding, damp literally rises from the ground to a level of about 4 feet and does not go up higher from there.

What we can do

Firstly, we determine the level of the problem, we check whether any moisture is actually damp and not water penetration, in cases of water penetration, some repairs are necessary. Secondly, we check how deep the problem has evolved. For instance, if you detect a damp patch, gently trace it in pencil and see whether it grows or diminishes over time with changes in the temperature or weather. And then decide how to fix the problem.

Damp Proofing Can Help Prevent

  • Rising / Penetrating Damp
  • Ingress of Water
  • Salt Crystallization
  • Plaster Breakdown
  • Damp Staining
  • Wet Rot / Dry Rot

What is a damp-proof course?

A damp-proof course (DPC) is a layer typically of bituminous plastic which is set up underneath the wall where the floorboards are located, in the space between the ground and the inside floor. A damp-proof course is one of the different damp proofing treatments used to avert damp problems evolving within a property. If for some reason a DPC is not rightly installed, it certainly will not work and will allow damp into your house.

Damp proof course repair is applied using a variety of methods which is a long-term solution to prevent dampness from entering through the walls of a property. Excessive dampness within a building or property can lead to structural damage as well as pose further danger to the property.

Damp Proofing Services in London

Insert or repair a damp-proof course?

The most popular way to rectify a damaged damp-proof course is for a damp specialist to drill holes in the wall and introduce damp-proof cream to function as a new course. Although different solutions can be proffered, like cutting grooves into the brickwork and introduce a piece of damp-proof course instead of a chemical approach. This is better than drilling holes and can be comfortably hidden. Our damp page regularly displays the prices of these jobs.

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What is a damp-proof membrane?

A sheet of material impregnable to water placed in one piece that is set below the concrete floor of a building to intercept groundwater going through the concrete base. A vivid example is polyethylene sheeting set under a concrete slab.

Repair or replace a damp-proof membrane?

In cases of a small patch of damp on the floor, it could be remedied by painting over the patch in order to halt further water from coming through. Two coats of bitumen latex waterproof emulsion should be applied below the floor which can be bought from different DIY stores. some experts advocate laying reflective foil building paper for extra protection.

This is applicable to minor cases, dealing with excessive dampness, the damp-proof membrane may need to be replaced entirely which is likely to be costly but necessary if other solutions have proven abortive.

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What is the cost of a damp-proof course?

While considering the cost of damp-proofing, it is important to call the attention of professionals to solve the problem. Here at Southern Damp Proofing, our specialist in damp-proofing will work across different locations to make sure your home is damp-free and protected whether you find water in your basement or just a little path of damp. Waterproof rendering, damp proof courses pumps and sumps, cavity membrane, tanking and lots more are available at Southern Damp Proofing, and we can give you our damp proofing cost online today.

Why you should choose us?

At Southern Damp Proofing, we are professional house painters who have been in service in the UK since 1986 with a wide range of home improvements, we offer a twenty-year guarantee and an all-year-round application. It is advisable to book work up to six months ahead of time. Here at Southern Damp Proofing, our staff are friendly and highly trained, we are open 7 days a week, we offer no obligations, no pressure service, we are reliable and trusted tradesmen. We are experienced as we have taken all kinds of building works and make thousands of our customers happy.

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Information about London

FAQ’s

Must I remove the plaster before applying the membrane?

Depends. If you have a cement render, your wall is made of hard, good sand and can withstand the drilling, then you don’t have to remove it. However, if you your wall has Bonding plaster and Gypsum, then you have to remove it.

Can I use a Membrane if my wall is old and rough?

Absolutely. If your wall is loose, uneven, or out of line, a timber ‘stud’ frame will hold the Membrane in place.

When is a Membrane used?

Usually below the ground like in a cellar or basement. But it can also be used above the ground in cases of ‘salts’ problem, stained chimney breast or a cold wall.