DAMP COURSE SPECIALISTS – TRUSTED SOLUTIONS, THORNTON HEATH

A. Damp is caused by excess moisture therefore, a lot of damp is caused by climate dependent issues such as condensation and rain. It can also be caused by leaking pipes. Damp can be harmful if left untreated.

A. Damp can vary in appearance so sometimes it is hard to identify. However some commons signs are:

• Peeling wallpaper

• Wet paint (walls that feel damp when touched)

• Wet plaster

• A odour which smells musty

• Damp stains

• Mould

• Rotting wood
  

If you are unsure if you have damp in your home or business, we are happy to provide a no-obligation damp survey for you. To request a survey, get in touch.

A. In short, damp proofing protects your home from damp. It is a protective barrier applied to walls and other areas, if needed, to stop moisture from entering the spaces in your home.

There are various ways to damp proof different areas and this will depend on the treatment you require. We provide all our clients with in-depth damp survey prior to starting work to show where they have damp in their homes, the areas that need treatment and the treatment that is required.

Our services include:

• Rapid Drying

• Damp Proof Courses

• Waterproof Rendering

• Re-plastering

• Screening

• Rendering

• Skimming

• Basement Tanking

• Timber Treatment

• Dehumidifier Rental

• Full Project Management

• 10, 20 and 30 Year Manufactures Backed Guarantees

A. You could try a dehumidifier as well as ventilating your area often.

A damp proof course however is an effective way to get rid of damp. Give us a call to find out more.

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