Damp, Mould & Timber Treatments – Top Services Offered by a London Damp Proof Specialist

If you are a London property owner, you already know about building maintenance and how important it is to maintain a property; in this short article, we take a look at the wide range of services we offer to London property owners.

Damp surveys

Early detection is obviously paramount when it comes to damp and mould; we offer the following damp inspections.

• Free damp inspection – A totally free service, if you would like a professional opinion regarding damp in your home, we offer a free damp assessment.
• Homebuyer damp survey – Designed for those buying or selling a property, this survey has 3 levels, namely 1,2 and 3. Level 1 is a close inspection of exterior and interior walls, floors and ceilings, while level 2 includes the above, plus a close inspection of all roof timbers. Level 3 goes one step deeper, using thermal imaging, moisture meters, humidity testing with a hygrometer and ventilation flow tests.
• Independent damp survey – Similar to the homebuyer survey, when you want a professional damp assessment report, the same 3 levels apply.
• Lab analysis – Samples of plaster are tested for moisture content. This is an add-on service for any of our regular surveys.

When you commission a damp survey from London Damp Specialists, we issue a detailed written report within 24 hours of survey completion. We quote a competitive price for all our damp proofing and timber preservation treatments and we understand that time is of the essence regarding damp proofing; we like to work to the customer’s schedule.

Damp proofing services

Services include;

• Rising damp treatment – Dealing with moisture from the ground; every building should have a damp proof course, a waterproof membrane installed between the first brickwork courses. Damaged DPC would lead to rising damp if the ground is wet and we can identify and repair/replace DPC membrane or apply DPC injection.
• Basement waterproofing – Every below-ground room needs to be protected from moisture penetration. Cavity drainage systems are often used for basement protection; basement tanking, the application of water-resistant cement and screed. When there are options, we explain the pros and cons of each and will always have your best interests at heart.
• Penetrating damp – Damp that attacks the roof or exterior walls demands a thorough assessment to find the underlying cause and recommend a solution. A leaking roof would likely lead to damp impacting joists and rafters, which might be noticeable by a musky smell, a strong indication of timber decay.
• Timber treatment – Wood preservation can protect your home for 20 years; we apply effective chemical solutions to protect from woodworm, wet and dry rot. If damp has been present a while and timbers are damaged, they may need to be replaced.

At London Damp Specialists, we are proud of our excellent reputation within the industry, which is reflected by a 30-year warranty that we issue on all our work. Give us a call on 020 7458 4864 during office hours or fill in the online form on this website.