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Structural RepairsTapco HomeDry Rising Damp Specialist in Putney
Concerned about signs of rising damp in Putney? Tapco HomeDry can help you identify the cause and take the right steps to protect your property. Our expert team offer comprehensive rising damp surveys, giving you a clear understanding of the issue so it can be dealt with effectively and prevented from getting worse.
We are long term members of Trust Mark and a member of the BWA. CHAS accredited contractor. In addition, all of our surveyors are trained to the high standards of the PCA (Property Care Association).
Rising Damp Treatment in Putney
Finding damp creeping up your walls is a major worry for any property owner. Rising damp happens when moisture from the ground travels upwards through your building’s masonry, soaking into the brickwork and internal plaster. It usually occurs when a physical damp proof course breaks down over time or is entirely absent. If ignored, this intrusive moisture can rot timber floors and ruin your interior decorations. Tapco HomeDry provides reliable, long-lasting rising damp treatment to give local homeowners total confidence in their property’s structural health.
Putney is renowned for its beautiful riverside setting and stunning Edwardian homes, but these historic period properties rely on older, traditional building methods. Their ageing damp proof courses make them incredibly vulnerable to moisture ingress from the damp Thames Valley ground. Our skilled team uses advanced diagnostic methods to identify the root cause of the problem and apply proven techniques to stop moisture in its tracks, keeping your heritage property safe, warm, and perfectly dry.
What is Rising Damp?
Rising damp is a distinct form of moisture ingress that develops when groundwater travels upwards through a building’s masonry. This happens due to a natural process called capillary action. The water is drawn up through the tiny, interconnected pores found within structural brickwork, mortar, and stone. To stop this upward moisture movement, properties are built with a damp proof course (DPC). This physical barrier, usually made of slate or heavy plastic, sits near the base of the wall to block the water.
However, if this damp proof course deteriorates, or if the external ground level is raised above it, moisture will easily bypass the barrier. As the water travels up the internal walls, it pulls natural ground salts along with it. When the water evaporates on the surface of your walls, these salts remain embedded in the plaster. They actively pull more humidity from the air, meaning your walls stay perpetually wet and your decorations continue to degrade.
How Rising Damp Treatment Works
Effectively stopping rising damp requires a thorough, professional approach to permanently halt the capillary movement of water. The treatment process always begins with comprehensive professional diagnostics and precise moisture testing. This critical step ensures we accurately pinpoint the source of the dampness, meaning we never misdiagnose condensation or penetrating damp.
Once we confirm the issue, our experts install a modern damp proof course. This highly effective rising damp treatment involves drilling a carefully measured series of holes into the mortar joint at the base of your wall. We then inject a specialist silane-siloxane cream directly into the masonry. This damp proofing injection penetrates deep into the brickwork, curing to create a robust, water-repellent moisture barrier. Following the injection treatments, we usually need to remove any salt-contaminated plaster from the affected walls. Our technicians then apply specialist salt-retardant wall treatments and a waterproof render before skimming the surface. This ensures that lingering residual moisture cannot ruin your fresh plasterwork or new decorations.
