Professional damp proofing, rising damp treatment and property preservation throughout Tulse Hill and surrounding South West London.
Tulse Hill – local area near Tulse Hill Train Station
Call Atruss Preservation – 07984 712 428If you are experiencing damp in your home in Tulse Hill SW2, Atruss Preservation can investigate the possible source and advise on suitable property preservation measures.
Tulse Hill contains a wide range of residential buildings, including traditional terraces, period properties, converted homes, flats and more modern residential developments. Construction type, age and previous alterations can all be relevant when assessing moisture problems.
Damp at low level can have several possible causes. These may include rising moisture, a defective or bridged damp proof course, high external ground levels, penetrating damp, defective rainwater goods or water ingress from below-ground areas.
Rather than automatically assuming that every low-level damp patch is rising damp, the building should be considered as a whole before remedial work is recommended.
Damp patches, salt staining, damaged plaster and peeling decoration can all be signs that further investigation may be required. Atruss Preservation provides damp investigation and property preservation services in Tulse Hill and surrounding South London areas.
Call 07984 712 428Rising damp in Tulse Hill is a potential cause of moisture affecting the lower parts of walls. Moisture can move through porous masonry where the building's damp protection is inadequate or compromised.
Possible symptoms include tide marks, salt deposits, deteriorating plaster, peeling decoration and persistent dampness close to floor level.
However, similar symptoms can be produced by penetrating damp, plumbing problems, condensation, external defects or bridged DPCs. Establishing the likely cause is therefore an important part of the process.
Rising Damp TreatmentExternal walls, ground levels, DPC position, gutters, downpipes and visible defects are considered.
Affected rooms and wall areas are examined for damp staining, salts and damaged finishes.
The building construction and visible evidence are used to help identify the likely source of moisture.
Where remedial work is appropriate, suitable treatment options can be explained.
A damp proof course (DPC) is intended to restrict moisture travelling through a building's masonry.
Where an existing DPC has been damaged, bridged or is no longer performing effectively, remedial DPC work may be considered following investigation.
The presence of damp at low level does not, by itself, mean that a new DPC is required. Other possible causes should be considered before specifying remedial work.
New DPC InstallationRaised external ground levels can sometimes contribute to damp problems by bridging the intended separation provided by a damp proof course.
Soil, paving, paths and other external surfaces should therefore be considered when investigating moisture around the lower walls of a Tulse Hill property.
Addressing the external cause can sometimes be an important part of the overall damp treatment strategy.
High Ground Level ServicesPlaster can become damaged by prolonged exposure to moisture and soluble salts. Where existing finishes have deteriorated, remedial plastering may form part of the wider damp treatment.
The appropriate specification depends on the construction of the wall, the source of moisture and the remedial measures being undertaken.
Damp Plastering ServicesLower-ground rooms, basements and below-ground structures can experience water ingress where moisture is entering through walls or floors.
Depending on the construction and source of the water, waterproofing or tanking systems may be appropriate for suitable properties in Tulse Hill and the surrounding Lambeth area.
Waterproofing & TankingInvestigation and remedial treatment for properties where rising damp is suspected.
Rising DampRemedial DPC installation where inspection indicates that new damp protection is appropriate.
New DPCRemedial plastering for walls and finishes affected by damp or salt contamination.
Damp PlasteringWaterproofing solutions for suitable basement and below-ground applications.
WaterproofingAssessment of external ground levels and possible DPC bridging.
High Ground LevelsTreatment and preservation of timber affected by wood-boring insects.
Woodworm TreatmentAtruss Preservation provides damp proofing and property preservation services throughout Tulse Hill SW2 and nearby areas of South London.
The local service area includes Upper Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Herne Hill, Brixton, Streatham, Brixton Hill, Clapham Park and surrounding Lambeth neighbourhoods.
Atruss Preservation provides damp proofing and property preservation services to homeowners, landlords and property owners throughout Tulse Hill and South London.
Our approach is to consider the likely source of moisture before recommending remedial work. This helps distinguish between possible causes such as rising damp, penetrating damp, defective DPCs, bridged DPCs and external defects.
Depending on the findings, possible remedial services include rising damp treatment, new DPC installation, damp plastering, waterproofing, treatment of high ground levels, structural repairs and woodworm treatment.
Contact Atruss Preservation to discuss your damp or property preservation requirements.
Call 07984 712 428Yes. Atruss Preservation provides damp investigation, rising damp treatment and property preservation services throughout Tulse Hill and surrounding South London areas.
Possible signs include damp staining, tide marks, salt deposits and deteriorating plaster at lower wall level. However, these symptoms can have several causes, so an appropriate investigation is recommended.
Where an inspection indicates that remedial DPC work is appropriate, a new damp proof course can be considered.
Yes. Raised external ground levels can sometimes bridge a damp proof course and contribute to moisture problems.
Waterproofing and tanking can be considered for suitable basement and below-ground applications where water ingress is present.
Contact Atruss Preservation for damp proofing and property preservation throughout Tulse Hill, Lambeth and South London.
Call Atruss Preservation – 07984 712 428