Damp proofing in Andover
Rising Damp Treatment in Andover
Rising damp treatment in Andover. If you have a tide mark and blown plaster low down on a wall, the damp-proof course has usually failed. We put in a new one and make good.
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Rising Damp Treatment
Rising Damp Treatment across Andover
Rising damp treatment in Andover. If you have a tide mark and blown plaster low down on a wall, the damp-proof course has usually failed. We put in a new one and make good.
We confirm it is genuinely rising damp with a survey first, because condensation and penetrating damp look similar in Andover homes but need very different work.
What’s included
What rising damp treatment in Andover covers
Every quote varies depending on the property and what the job needs, but here is what a typical rising damp treatment job in Andover covers from start to finish.
- Moisture readings to confirm rising damp
- A new injected chemical damp-proof course
- Removal of salt-contaminated plaster
- Replastering with a salt-resistant render
- Advice on treating any affected skirting or timber
How we do it
Rising Damp Treatment in Andover: the process
Step 01
Confirm the cause
We check it is rising damp and not condensation or a penetrating leak.
Step 02
Install the DPC
A new chemical damp-proof course is injected along the base of the wall.
Step 03
Strip contaminated plaster
Salt-laden plaster is removed so it cannot spoil the new finish.
Step 04
Replaster
Walls are re-rendered with a salt-resistant system, ready to dry and decorate.
Book a free rising damp treatment survey in Andover
Tell us what you have noticed and we will come out, find the cause and provide you with a written quote with no obligation.
The quote
Rising Damp Treatment in Andover costs
Every property is different, so we quote each Andover job on its own after a free survey rather than off a description. These are the things that move the figure, and we set it all out in writing before any work starts. The visit is free.
- The length of wall needing a new damp-proof course
- How much plaster has to be removed and replaced
- Whether skirting or timber has been affected
- Access to the base of the walls
Common questions
Rising Damp Treatment in Andover: your questions
How do I know it is rising damp and not condensation?
How long before I can redecorate in Andover?
How do I know it is rising damp and not condensation?
How long before I can redecorate?
Does the whole room need doing?
Get a quote in Andover
A free, no-obligation survey and a written quote.
Looking for a service other than Rising Damp Treatment in Andover?
We cover the full range of damp and timber work for Andover homes:
Not in Andover? Still looking for Rising Damp Treatment near you?
We provide rising damp treatment across Hampshire, including:
We also provide rising damp treatment to: Upper Clatford, Abbotts Ann, Hatherden, Binley, Shalbourne, Stanton St Bernard