premier preservations
Rising Damp
A family business established in 1990 fully quailfied surveyors and technicians. We pride ourselves on fast, efficient and reliable service. Members of the PCA and Trustmark approved contractor
Rising Damp – click on any image to view gallery
What is Rising Damp
Rising Damp is a result of a capillary action i.e., the flow of water from the ground against gravity. This is usually due to a lack of a physical damp-proof course (DPC). Where this occurs a damp zone usually extends to the whole length of the wall to a height of 500mm or more above skirting-board level. Where the DPC does exist and if this DPC is broken or bridged then patches of damp may occur.
Signs of Rising Damp
Damp signs can differ depending on the type. If you notice any of the signs below, it is likely that you have rising damp:
- Skirting boards or plaster within the property may damaged or rotting.
- Wet patches may become visible which can often lead to paint and wallpaper peeling off.
- You may notice floor coverings lifting or damp patches.
- A white powder-like substance can be left when soluble salts dissolve from the ground.
- A tide line of yellowish or brownish staining or brown plaster in the lower area of your wall. This will be above your skirting board.
Treating Rising damp
To solve the issue of rising damp in your property you may require the installation of a damp proof course.
Damp Proofing Cream
Treatment Methods
DPC Injection
Rising Damp is a result of a capillary action i.e., the flow of water from the ground against gravity. This is usually due to a lack of a physical damp-proof course (DPC). Where this occurs a damp zone usually extends to the whole length of the wall to a height of 500mm or more above skirting-board level. Where the DPC does exist and if this DPC is broken or bridged then patches of damp may occur.
Plasterworks
Damp signs can differ depending on the type. If you notice any of the signs below, it is likely that you have rising damp:
- Skirting boards or plaster within the property may damaged or rotting.
- Wet patches may become visible which can often lead to paint and wallpaper peeling off.
- You may notice floor coverings lifting or damp patches.
- A white powder-like substance can be left when soluble salts dissolve from the ground.
- A tide line of yellowish or brownish staining or brown plaster in the lower area of your wall. This will be above your skirting board.
Low Profile Membrane
To solve the issue of rising damp in your property you may require the installation of a damp proof course.
Need some friendly help & advice
Call the Team – 01274 616311
Request Survey
Survey Request Form
Our Details
If you would like to contact us regarding any of our services please fill in the contact form provided. We will try our best to reply within one hour.
Alternatively you may wish to speak to us direct on:
Premier preservations Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales.
Company registration No. 03920596