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Do you have rising damp damaging your commercial property?
Rising damp is a common problem in buildings, especially older structures, caused by the upward movement of groundwater through porous building materials such as bricks, mortar, and concrete.
Rising Damp occurs when moisture from the ground is drawn upward by capillary action, saturating walls and causing visible damp patches. This often occurs due to a lack of or failure of the building’s damp-proof course.
Rising damp can lead to various issues, including damage to plaster and paint, decay of timber, and the growth of black mould and mildew.
It is often characterised by rotten & decaying skirting boards, peeling wallpaper and a distinctive “tide mark” on affected walls, indicating the maximum height to which moisture has risen.
Treating rising damp involves several steps to address the underlying causes and repair any damage it has caused. Here’s a general outline of the process:
Each rising damp treatment is unique, and the expenses associated with it depends on factors such as the area of the size affected and the costs of necessary materials and products.
For an accurate assessment of the costs associated with your specific rising damp project, contact us to book a rising damp inspection.
We can then schedule a rising damp survey conducted by one of our specialist surveyors to provide you everything you need to turn your property into a dry and hospitable environment.
Arrange an inspection of your commercial property to identify the root causes of your Damp & Timber issues.
Our professional Commercial Damp and Timber Surveyors will provide a detailed report of what they find and how to solve any issues.
We are Commercial Damp Proofing Specialists covering all areas of the North East of England, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham and beyond.