LOCAL DAMP PROOFING SPECIALISTS
PURLEY • CROYDON • CR8
Rising Damp • DPC • Waterproofing • Damp Plastering
Professional damp proofing and property preservation throughout Purley and the south of the London Borough of Croydon, including Woodcote, Purley Oaks, Riddlesdown, Sanderstead, Kenley, Coulsdon and Old Coulsdon.
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07984 712 428
Atruss Preservation provides damp proofing and property preservation services throughout Purley and surrounding areas of the London Borough of Croydon.
If you have noticed damp patches, mould, salt deposits, damaged plaster, peeling paint or a musty smell, it is important to establish the source of the moisture before deciding on a remedial treatment.
Damp in Purley properties can have several causes, including rising damp, penetrating damp, bridged damp proof courses, high external ground levels, defective rainwater goods, plumbing problems, basement water ingress and condensation.
Purley and its surrounding areas contain a varied mixture of houses, flats, older properties, extensions and properties constructed on sloping ground. These different building conditions can result in very different moisture problems.
Atruss Preservation provides appropriate property preservation solutions including rising damp treatment, new DPC installation, damp plastering, waterproofing, high-ground-level correction, woodworm treatment and structural repairs.
Atruss Preservation covers the surrounding neighbourhoods that make up the south-western part of the London Borough of Croydon.
We provide damp proofing throughout Purley and Woodcote, including properties around Purley town centre and the surrounding CR8 area.
Damp investigation and remedial work is available throughout Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, including properties around the surrounding residential areas.
We cover Sanderstead for rising damp, penetrating damp, DPC problems, damp plastering and associated property preservation work.
Damp proofing services are available throughout Kenley, including properties affected by moisture entering through external walls, below-ground areas or defective building fabric.
Atruss Preservation covers Coulsdon and surrounding CR5 areas for rising damp, DPC installation, waterproofing, damp plastering and other property preservation services.
We also cover Old Coulsdon and surrounding residential areas for damp investigation and appropriate remedial treatment.
Examples of damp-related work from the Atruss Preservation Purley photographic collection.
Damp affected wall before remedial treatment.
Completed remedial damp proofing work.
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 symptoms can include dampness at the lower part of walls, salt deposits, deteriorating plaster and damage around skirting boards.
Rising Damp TreatmentPenetrating damp occurs when water enters through the external fabric of a building. Possible causes include damaged pointing, cracked render, defective gutters, downpipes, roof defects and damaged masonry.
External soil, paving, render and other materials can sometimes bridge a damp proof course, allowing moisture to bypass the intended damp barrier.
High Ground LevelsLower-ground rooms and basements can experience water ingress through walls or floors. Depending on the building and source of water, waterproofing or tanking may be appropriate.
Waterproofing & TankingPurley has a varied residential character, with properties on both valley and hillside locations. Croydon Council's character information identifies the distinctive topography of the southern parts of the borough, including Kenley and Old Coulsdon. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Changes to external landscaping can be particularly important when investigating damp. Raised flower beds, soil, paving, paths or render can reduce the clearance between the external ground and a property's damp proof course.
However, a damp patch should not automatically be assumed to be rising damp. Penetrating damp, plumbing leaks, condensation and defects to rainwater goods can produce similar symptoms.
A suitable remedial solution should therefore be based on identifying the likely source of moisture rather than simply treating the visible staining or damaged plaster.
Remedial treatment where investigation establishes that rising damp is present.
Rising DampInstallation of a new damp proof course where appropriate for the property's construction and moisture problem.
New DPCInvestigation of external ground levels and possible bridging of damp proof courses.
High Ground LevelsWaterproofing and tanking solutions for appropriate basement and below-ground applications.
WaterproofingInspection and appropriate treatment of affected timber where woodworm is identified.
Woodworm TreatmentAtruss 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 be caused by rising damp, penetrating damp, bridged DPCs, high external ground levels, defective rainwater goods, plumbing leaks, basement water ingress or condensation.
Yes. Atruss Preservation provides rising damp investigation and appropriate remedial damp proofing throughout Purley and surrounding CR8 areas.
Yes. Woodcote is included within the Purley service area.
Yes. We provide damp proofing and property preservation services throughout Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown.
Yes. Atruss Preservation covers both Coulsdon and Old Coulsdon, as well as surrounding south Croydon areas.
External paving or raised soil can sometimes bridge a damp proof course and allow moisture to enter the wall. The actual cause should be established before remedial work is specified.
If you have noticed damp walls, damaged plaster, salt deposits, mould, water staining or suspected rising damp, contact Atruss Preservation.
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