LOCAL DAMP PROOFING SPECIALISTS
BANSTEAD • SURREY • SM7
Professional damp proofing and property preservation throughout Banstead, Nork, Woodmansterne, Tadworth, Kingswood and surrounding Surrey areas.
Damp proofing work in Banstead, Surrey
Atruss Preservation provides professional damp proofing and property preservation throughout Banstead and surrounding Surrey areas.
If you have noticed damp patches, salt deposits, damaged plaster, mould, peeling paint or a musty smell, there may be an underlying moisture problem that needs investigating.
Damp in Banstead houses can have a number of causes. Rising damp is one possibility, but penetrating damp, defective rainwater goods, plumbing leaks, bridged damp proof courses, high external ground levels and condensation can produce similar symptoms.
This is why we recommend identifying the likely source of moisture before deciding which remedial treatment is appropriate.
Atruss Preservation provides damp surveys and remedial damp proofing for homeowners, landlords and property owners throughout Banstead and the surrounding Surrey area.
Different types of property around Banstead can experience different moisture problems. The age, construction, alterations and external ground conditions of a building should all be considered when investigating damp.
Older properties can experience moisture problems associated with traditional masonry, older damp proof courses, defective external pointing and changes made to the building over time.
Damp around skirting boards and the lower sections of walls can be associated with rising damp, a bridged DPC, penetrating damp or other moisture sources.
Below-ground rooms can be vulnerable to water ingress through walls and floors. Depending on the building, waterproofing or tanking may be appropriate.
Examples of damp-related work from the Atruss Preservation image collection. The photographs demonstrate the type of damp, plaster and wall conditions that can be encountered during remedial work.
Damp-affected wall before remedial treatment.
Wall following remedial damp proofing work.
Example of damp and plaster deterioration.
Example of remedial damp proofing work.
Additional example from the Banstead damp proofing photographic collection.
One of the problems we investigate around properties is the relationship between the damp proof course and the external ground level.
Soil, paving, patios, paths, render and other external materials can sometimes bridge a DPC and create a route for moisture into the wall.
If the external ground level has been raised over the years, the original DPC may no longer have sufficient clearance from the outside surface.
The solution is not necessarily a new DPC. In some circumstances reducing the external ground level or correcting the bridge may be the appropriate remedial measure.
High Ground Levels & Bridged DPCs
Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground moves upwards through porous masonry. It can be associated with a missing, defective or bridged damp proof course.
Typical signs can include dampness to lower wall areas, salt deposits, damaged plaster and recurring decoration failure.
Rising Damp TreatmentPenetrating damp occurs when water enters through the external building fabric.
Possible causes include defective gutters and downpipes, damaged pointing, cracked render, defective flashing, roof defects and damaged masonry.
Condensation occurs when moisture in the air meets a cold surface. Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and poorly ventilated areas can all be affected.
Basements and lower-ground areas can be affected by water entering through below-ground walls or floors. Specialist waterproofing or tanking may be appropriate depending on the construction.
Basement WaterproofingTreatment for properties where investigation indicates that rising damp is present.
Learn MoreInstallation of a new damp proof course where an appropriate DPC solution is required.
New DPC InstallationRemoval and replacement of damaged plaster as part of appropriate damp remedial works.
Damp PlasteringSolutions for appropriate basement and below-ground waterproofing requirements.
WaterproofingInspection and treatment of timber affected by woodworm where required.
Woodworm TreatmentProperty preservation work including appropriate masonry and crack repair solutions.
Structural RepairsAtruss Preservation provides damp proofing and property preservation throughout Banstead and surrounding North Surrey areas.
Banstead and the surrounding SM7 area contain a wide variety of residential properties. Damp problems can therefore vary considerably from one property to another.
Properties around Nork and Nork Park can experience damp associated with ground-floor walls, external ground levels, defective rainwater goods and ageing or altered building fabric.
Where a damp patch is found, it is important to distinguish between rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and other possible causes before remedial work is undertaken.
Atruss Preservation also provides damp proofing and property preservation services throughout Tadworth and Kingswood, including the KT20 area.
Services include rising damp treatment, new DPC installation, damp plastering, waterproofing, high ground level correction, woodworm treatment and structural repairs.
We also cover Woodmansterne, Chipstead, Burgh Heath and surrounding North Surrey locations.
If you have noticed damp walls, damaged plaster, mould, salt deposits or water staining, contact Atruss Preservation to discuss the problem and arrange an appropriate survey.
Atruss Preservation provides professional damp proofing, rising damp treatment, DPC installation, waterproofing, damp plastering and property preservation throughout Epsom, Ewell and surrounding Surrey areas.
Damp Proofing & Property Preservation Specialists
42a Beeches Avenue
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 3LW
Telephone:
07984 712 428
Email:
sales@atruss.co.uk
Damp can have several causes including rising damp, penetrating damp, bridged DPCs, high external ground levels, defective gutters and downpipes, plumbing leaks, basement water ingress and condensation.
No. A damp patch does not automatically mean that a new DPC is required. Other moisture sources can create similar symptoms, so the cause should be established before selecting a treatment.
Yes. External soil, paving, render and other materials can bridge a damp proof course and allow moisture to bypass the intended barrier.
Yes. Where a new damp proof course is considered appropriate following investigation, Atruss Preservation can provide DPC installation.
Yes. Depending on the construction and source of water, basement and lower-ground damp may require waterproofing or tanking.
We cover Banstead, Nork, Nork Park, Woodmansterne, Tadworth, Kingswood, Chipstead, Burgh Heath and surrounding Surrey areas.
If your Banstead property has rising damp, damaged plaster, penetrating damp, a bridged DPC, basement water ingress or recurring damp patches, contact Atruss Preservation.
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