Professional Damage Restoration Services in Durham

Simply put, the term "damp proofing" refers to a broad range of damp treatments that can be used to address issues brought on by conditions like rising damp, penetrating damp, or excessive condensation. However, when the term "damp proofing" is used, it typically refers to the installation of a corrective damp proof course using the damp proof injection technique.

A damp proof course is a barrier that is installed to keep out water and stop rising damp issues in buildings. Since the 1920s, the majority of buildings in the UK have had a built-in damp proof course, typically a layer of some kind of slate or damp proof membrane near the bottom of the structure. However, these original damp proof courses are prone to aging, deterioration, and failure, which can lead to the home absorbing moisture and developing damp issues. Because of this, we are experts in installing remedial damp proof courses, particularly using the damp proof injection technique. A damp proofing solution is injected into the lower level of the property's walls as part of this time-tested, efficient, effective, and quick-acting damp treatment.

The majority of home or contents insurance policies are unlikely to provide damp protection. We offer industry standard long term guarantees (insurance backed upon request) on all works we undertake.

Condensation, penetrating damp, or rising damp are the three main sources of indoor moisture. The type of damp issue at hand will determine the damp proofing technique you need to use to solve the issue effectively. Hydrostatic pressure frequently results in dampness underground, in cellars, and basements, which is a slightly different issue. You might need the assistance of our knowledgeable waterproofing team to resolve this.

In most cases, when people talk about damp proofing, they're referring to strategies for keeping surface water out of the structure, whereas waterproofing refers to solutions for keeping all water out of a building. Remembering that damp proofing is typically used to prevent damp problems above the ground while waterproofing is typically used to address damp and flooding issues below ground is a helpful reminder when pondering the distinctions between damp proofing and waterproofing.