Damp treatment in Uckfield
The short answer
Rising and penetrating damp
- Price from
- £250.00
- Time on site
- 2 to 8 hours (for survey & minor treatment)
What you get
Your damp problem will be thoroughly diagnosed, and an appropriate treatment plan implemented to eliminate damp from your property.
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When do you need a Damp treatment?
You must act quickly if you notice wet patches or a musty smell. The law says landlords must ensure homes are safe and free from serious damp.
- You see black mould spots or peeling wallpaper
- Walls feel cold, clammy or wet to touch
- There are white salt stains on your masonry
- You are buying a home and need a survey
- Your windows have constant heavy condensation
- You want to stop timber rotting in floors
What happens on the day
A specialist will use tools like moisture meters to check your walls. They look at both the inside and outside of your property carefully.
- The expert checks gutters and external brickwork
- They measure moisture levels in several rooms
- You get a report explaining the damp source
- Small repairs like vents happen quite quickly
- Major work like new damp courses takes longer
- Expect some dust if they need to remove plaster
How to prepare
- Clear furniture away from any damp walls
- Ensure the specialist can access every room
- Move items away from the external walls
- Clear the area around your garden's base
- Find any old property survey reports
- Make sure all window keys are handy
- Protect nearby floors with a dust sheet
- Keep children and pets in another room
How to improve your result
- Open windows daily to let air circulate
- Keep your gutters clean and free of debris
- Avoid drying wet clothes on indoor radiators
- Use extractor fans when cooking or bathing
- Keep a small gap between furniture and walls
- Repair any cracked external bricks or pointing
- Ensure your home is heated evenly
Why it is useful day to day
A dry home is much easier to heat and cheaper to run. It also stops your furniture and clothes from getting ruined by mould.
- You will breathe cleaner air every day
- The property stays warmer for much longer
- You avoid expensive repairs to rotten wood
- The resale value of your home stays high
- It prevents nasty smells in your living space
- Landlords meet their legal duty to tenants
Why we ask these questions
It is important to know which type of damp you have before starting. Each problem needs a different fix to stop it coming back.
- Rising damp comes from the ground up
- Penetrating damp leaks through walls or roofs
- Condensation is caused by poor air flow
- The professional identifies the exact root cause
- They will suggest the most cost effective repair
- A damp proof course stops water climbing bricks
