There are many different reasons that your property may require our damp-proofing solutions; It could be one of the following – rising dampness, penetrating dampness, waterproofing failure or simply historical condensation problems. We can investigate and offer you a solution. The most common form of dampness is often caused by condensation, rain penetration, rising damp or as a result of too high ground levels. We have been solving damp problems in the Bognor & Chichester areas of West Sussex for many years.
Due to our vast experience and local property knowledge, we are ahead of the game in knowing how to give a quick and COST-EFFECTIVE solution.
Damp-proofing is the protective process to ensure moisture cannot pass through the walls in contact with the ground or floors. You may need a Damp survey… Let us help you! We will visit your property and Identify the problem Determine exactly the source of the moisture and offer a solution. Inspect any existing damp proof course (where necessary) and Inspect any suspected problems within the building’s structure. Flag any potential future problems resulting from dampness (such as dry rot or wet rot) and then provide a solution and discuss exactly the best treatments that are needed with you.
Rising damp is an unsightly form of dampness that can affect not only the health of your property but depending on the extent of the rising damp issue, can potentially affect your own health or family members, if not quickly treated. Most common within older properties where the original damp proof course may be failing or damaged, rising damp can lead to the breakdown of the wall plaster resulting in damaged internal decorations, skirting boards and walls. If the rising damp is not professionally treated this type of dampness can quickly reoccur.
Penetrating damp (also known as water ingress) is the result of water infiltration from the outside of a property to the inside. It can be caused by things such as rain from a faulty drainpipe at the property and can also include damp from high ground levels. It is, however, an issue that can affect all buildings with solid brick or stone walls.
It is thought that condensation affects about one in five properties in the UK. Condensation is perhaps the most annoyingly common root cause of damp problems in homes and buildings. It is caused by warm vapour-filled air ‘condensing’ when it contacts cold surfaces like walls or windows. It leaves behind drops of water (condensation) on the surface.
If left untreated, condensation can lead to damp walls, causing unhealthy living conditions and black mould growth. We have a selection of solutions to eradicate the most serious and persistent problems
Call G W Simms Property Services on 01243 868153 or 07727 080511 and speak with one of our team of Damp Proofing experts. We will arrange a mutually convenient date and time for someone to visit your property and begin the process of identifying and treating your individual problem.
