LOCAL DAMP PROOFING SPECIALISTS
FULHAM • SW6 • SW10
Professional damp proofing and property preservation for houses, flats, landlords and property owners throughout Fulham and surrounding SW6 and SW10 areas.
Victorian period properties in Fulham, SW6
Call Atruss PreservationAtruss Preservation provides professional damp proofing and property preservation throughout Fulham, SW6 and surrounding West London areas.
Fulham contains a wide mixture of residential properties, including Victorian and Edwardian houses, traditional terraces, converted flats, apartments and properties that have been extended or altered over the years.
The age and construction of a property can be important when investigating damp. Older buildings can respond differently to moisture from modern construction, while previous renovations can introduce additional potential routes for water ingress.
A damp patch on a wall does not automatically mean that the property requires a new damp proof course. Rising damp is only one possible cause of moisture.
Penetrating damp, defective gutters, leaking pipes, damaged pointing, high external ground levels, bridged DPCs, basement water ingress and condensation can all produce damp symptoms.
Our aim is to identify the likely source of moisture and explain the appropriate remedial options before work is undertaken.
Understanding the type of property and its construction can be important when investigating damp in Fulham. Older homes, converted flats, extensions and lower-ground rooms can each present different moisture-related problems.
Older Fulham houses can contain solid masonry walls and original construction details that have been altered or repaired over many years. Damp symptoms should therefore be investigated rather than automatically attributed to a failed DPC.
Converted houses and flats can have different ventilation, heating and moisture patterns from their original use. Damp around external walls, chimney breasts, bathrooms and ground floors can have several possible causes.
Lower-ground accommodation can be particularly vulnerable to water ingress because walls and floors may be below external ground level. Waterproofing and tanking may be appropriate in some situations.
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.
Possible signs include dampness towards the lower part of walls, salt deposits, damaged plaster and recurring decoration failure.
However, these symptoms can also have other causes, which is why a proper investigation is important before installing a new DPC.
Learn more about rising dampPenetrating damp occurs when water enters through the external building fabric.
Potential causes include defective gutters and downpipes, damaged pointing, cracked render, leaking roofs, defective flashing and damaged external masonry.
The source of water entry should be addressed as part of the remedial process.
External paving, soil, render or other materials can sometimes bridge a damp proof course and allow moisture to bypass the original barrier.
Paths, patios and landscaping should therefore be considered when investigating ground-floor damp.
High Ground Levels & Bridged DPCsCondensation is different from rising damp. It occurs when moisture in the indoor air meets colder surfaces.
Bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and converted flats can all be affected where ventilation and moisture control are inadequate.
Specialist treatment for properties affected by rising damp, including appropriate DPC and associated remedial work.
Rising Damp ServiceInstallation of a renewed damp proof course where investigation indicates that a replacement DPC is required.
New DPC InstallationRepair and replacement of damaged plaster as part of appropriate damp treatment and property preservation work.
Damp PlasteringWaterproofing solutions for appropriate basement, lower-ground and below-ground moisture problems.
Waterproofing ServicesInvestigation and correction of external ground levels and conditions that may bridge a DPC.
High Ground Level ServiceProperty preservation services including woodworm treatment and appropriate structural or masonry crack repairs.
Woodworm TreatmentWe consider the external condition of the property as well as the internal damp symptoms.
Moisture readings and visual inspection can help establish the extent and likely source of the problem.
We explain the findings and discuss the remedial work that may be appropriate.
Where appropriate, a written quotation can be provided for the recommended works.
Atruss Preservation also provides damp proofing throughout neighbouring South West and West London areas.
Atruss Preservation provides damp proofing services across Fulham and the surrounding SW6 area, including Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green, Sands End and Waltham Green.
We also cover residential streets and neighbourhoods around Fulham Road, Fulham Palace Road, New King's Road, North End Road, Munster Road and surrounding areas.
Whether you own a Victorian terrace, converted flat, period property, modern apartment or lower-ground room, the cause of damp should be established before choosing a treatment.
Our services include rising damp treatment, new DPC installation, waterproofing, basement tanking, damp plastering, high ground-level correction, woodworm treatment and property preservation.
Damp can have a number of causes. These include rising damp, penetrating damp, defective gutters and downpipes, plumbing leaks, bridged DPCs, high external ground levels, damaged masonry, basement water ingress and condensation.
Not necessarily. Similar symptoms can be caused by several different moisture problems. A new DPC should be considered only where the evidence indicates that it is an appropriate solution.
Yes. Paving, soil, render or other external materials can potentially bridge the original damp proof course and provide a route for moisture to enter the wall.
Yes. Below-ground areas can require specialist waterproofing or tanking depending on the construction and source of water.
Yes. We cover Fulham, Fulham Broadway, Parsons Green, Sands End, Waltham Green and surrounding SW6 and SW10 areas.
Atruss Preservation aims to provide quotations promptly following a survey. Depending on the circumstances, an initial estimate may also be possible during the visit. Written quotations can be provided by email.
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View Atruss Preservation Google ReviewsIf you are concerned about rising damp, penetrating damp, damaged plaster, a bridged DPC, high external ground levels or basement water ingress, contact Atruss Preservation.
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