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Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Damp Proofing in Gerrards Cross

Tide marks, salty plaster or black mould in your Gerrards Cross home looked at by a qualified team who trace the moisture before suggesting any treatment.

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Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Damp Walls & Salt Damage

Soil heaped against the house or a path laid too high can bridge the damp course of a Gerrards Cross home and let ground moisture straight into the wall. Treatment is chosen to suit what we find: an injected damp course for true rising damp, outside repairs for rain getting in, or ventilation for condensation.

From Gerrards Cross to Beaconsfield, Amersham and Chesham, we deal with the cause of the damp first and the damaged plaster second, so the repair is not spoiled by moisture still coming in.

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Why Choose Us for Damp Proofing

Why Choose Us for Damp Proofing

We are a vetted Checkatrade member, and our qualified team explains the damp in your Gerrards Cross home in plain words before recommending a single thing.

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Diagnosis Before Any Treatment

We trace the moisture to its source first, so you only pay for the treatment that matches your damp rather than a standard package.

Readings You Can See

We show you the moisture readings and where we took them, so you understand why we are recommending a particular fix.

Walls Made Good

Treatment is followed by repairs to plaster and masonry, so you are left with a sound wall ready for decorating again.

A Vetted Firm

As a Checkatrade member we have been vetted, which gives you extra confidence before letting anyone treat your walls.

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Damp Proofing: How It Works

How We Deal with Damp

Every damp job follows the same logic: find the cause, stop it, then repair what it has damaged.

1

Survey & Diagnosis

We inspect the affected rooms and the outside walls, take moisture readings and explain what is causing the damp.

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Written Proposal

You receive a fixed written price setting out the treatment and the repairs we recommend for each affected wall.

3

Treatment & Repairs

The cause is dealt with first, then damaged plaster and masonry are removed and replaced with suitable materials.

4

Drying Out & Review

We clear away all debris, then we review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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Damp Proofing FAQs

Damp Proofing FAQs in Gerrards Cross

Do You Carry Out Damp Surveys in Gerrards Cross?

Yes. We inspect damp walls for homeowners in Gerrards Cross, as well as Beaconsfield, Amersham and Chesham. We look at the affected rooms and the outside of the building, take moisture readings and explain whether you have rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, then send a written quote at a fixed price.

Can You Repair Damp-Damaged Walls in Gerrards Cross?

Yes. Once the cause of the damp has been dealt with, we remove plaster that has been spoiled by salts or moisture, repair any failed masonry or pointing and replaster the wall. In Gerrards Cross and the other areas we cover, the repairs are set out on the same written quote as the treatment.

How Can I Tell Rising Damp From Condensation?

Rising damp usually shows as a tide mark and salt staining at the base of ground floor walls, and it is there whatever the weather. Condensation tends to appear as black mould on cold surfaces such as window reveals, corners and outside walls, and it gets worse in winter when windows are shut. Moisture readings help confirm which you have.

Does Every Damp Wall Need a New Damp Proof Course?

No. A new damp proof course only helps with genuine rising damp. Many damp walls are caused by rain getting through the masonry, a damp course that has been bridged by soil or a path, or condensation inside the room. Injecting a wall that has a different problem will not dry it out, which is why we diagnose before recommending anything.

Why Does Plaster Have to Be Removed After Treatment?

Moisture rising through a wall carries salts from the ground, and these collect in the plaster. Even once the source is stopped, salty plaster keeps drawing moisture from the air and stays damp to the touch. Removing it and replastering with a suitable mix gives you a dry surface that will take paint or paper properly.

How Long Does a Wall Take to Dry Out?

It depends on how wet the wall was, how thick it is, what it is built from and the time of year. Solid walls in older houses can take many months to dry fully. We will explain what to expect for your wall and when it is sensible to decorate, so new paint or paper is not spoiled by lingering moisture.
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