Professional damp proofing, rising damp treatment and property preservation throughout Barnes SW13, Barnes Village and surrounding South West London.
Call Atruss Preservation – 07984 712 428Atruss Preservation provides professional damp proofing in Barnes SW13 for homeowners, landlords, property managers and owners of residential and commercial properties.
If you have noticed damp patches, staining, peeling paint, damaged plaster, mould or a musty smell, the visible symptoms do not necessarily identify the underlying cause. A proper investigation can help establish whether the problem is associated with rising damp, penetrating damp, a bridged damp proof course, high external ground levels, water ingress or another building defect.
Barnes has a distinctive mix of period houses, Victorian and Edwardian properties, terraces, cottages, flats and converted buildings. These properties can have very different construction details, floor levels and previous alterations, so damp treatment should be considered on the basis of the individual building rather than applying the same solution to every property.
Atruss Preservation's damp investigation approach includes examining the outside of the property for defects and possible DPC bridging, followed by internal wall testing where appropriate. The company's published process explains that moisture readings can be taken using a Protimeter to help establish the extent of findings.
Rising damp can cause tide marks, staining, deteriorating plaster and damage to internal decorations. We investigate suspected rising damp and recommend appropriate remedial treatment where the evidence supports it.
Rising Damp TreatmentAn existing DPC can become bridged, incorrectly positioned or otherwise ineffective. Where appropriate, we can install a new chemical damp proof course and undertake associated remedial work.
New DPC InstallationOur damp investigation considers the property as a whole rather than automatically assuming that visible damp is rising damp. External and internal factors are assessed before remedial work is proposed.
Arrange a Damp SurveyRaised paths, paving, flowerbeds and other external surfaces can sometimes bridge a property's damp proof course. We can assess whether external ground levels may be contributing to moisture problems.
High Ground Level TreatmentBelow-ground rooms and basements can require specialist waterproofing where water is entering through walls or floors. Atruss provides tanking and waterproofing solutions for appropriate applications.
Waterproofing ServicesWhere plaster has deteriorated as a result of damp, defective material may need to be removed and replaced with a suitable remedial plastering system.
Damp PlasteringOur Barnes damp proofing service covers the wider SW13 area, including established residential areas around Barnes Village and Barnes Common.
This local focus helps homeowners looking for a Barnes SW13 damp proofing company find information relevant to their particular part of South West London without confusing Barnes with neighbouring locations.
Many Barnes properties have considerable age and character. Period construction can include solid masonry walls, suspended timber floors, older damp proofing details and subsequent alterations to paths, driveways and extensions.
One issue that can arise is a change in external ground level. For example, a new path, patio or other hard surface may have been installed above the original level and can potentially bridge the damp proof course.
Atruss explains that high external ground levels can bridge a DPC and that reducing the external level may sometimes be sufficient, while other situations may require additional remedial work.
This is why we recommend investigating the cause of damp before automatically specifying a new damp proof course.
Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground moves into masonry. Where a suitable damp proof course is absent, defective or bridged, moisture can potentially rise through the wall.
Atruss Preservation uses a chemical injection approach for suitable rising-damp applications. The company's published information describes pattern drilling into the appropriate mortar course and injecting damp-proofing material to form a barrier against rising dampness.
However, installing a DPC is only one part of an appropriate remedial system. Where plaster has become contaminated or deteriorated, specialist replastering may also be required. Atruss specifically states that specialist replastering following DPC installation is essential in its rising-damp guidance.
We examine the external walls, ground levels, visible defects and other possible sources of moisture.
Internal wall surfaces can be examined and moisture readings taken where appropriate.
We consider the evidence to identify the most likely source of the damp problem.
Where remedial work is required, we explain the appropriate options and provide a quotation.
Some Barnes properties contain basements, lower-ground rooms or other below-ground areas where waterproofing may be required.
Atruss provides specialist waterproofing and tanking systems for appropriate applications. Depending on the circumstances, the solution can involve specialist waterproof rendering, membranes, drainage channels or sump and pump arrangements.
The appropriate system depends on the construction and the source and severity of water ingress, so an inspection should be undertaken before selecting a waterproofing system.
View Barnes Waterproofing ServicesAtruss Preservation states that its damp proofing installations are covered by a 20-year guarantee, with basement tanking carrying a 10-year guarantee.
The company's published FAQ also explains that where damp proofing and replastering are undertaken together, the plasterwork is covered by its stated 20-year guarantee.
Damp can have many possible causes, including rising damp, penetrating damp, plumbing defects, condensation, water ingress, defective building details and bridged or failed damp proof courses.
Yes. Atruss Preservation investigates suspected rising damp and can recommend suitable remedial treatment for properties throughout Barnes SW13.
Yes. Where the inspection indicates that a new damp proof course is appropriate, Atruss can undertake DPC installation together with associated remedial plastering.
Yes. External paving, soil, paths or other surfaces can sometimes bridge a DPC. Reducing the external ground level may be appropriate in some circumstances, although the property should be assessed first.
Yes. Atruss Preservation provides damp proofing and property preservation services throughout Barnes SW13, including Barnes Village, Barnes Common, Barnes High Street, Castelnau and surrounding streets.
Call Atruss Preservation on 07984 712 428 or use the enquiry page to discuss your damp problem and arrange an inspection.
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Speak to Atruss Preservation about rising damp, a defective DPC, damp plaster, high external ground levels or basement waterproofing.
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