Damp Proofing in Bedford

Damp has many possible causes

Before anyone talks about a treatment, the cause needs to be understood. Low-level or spreading damp in a Bedford property can be down to any of the following — often more than one at once:

• Rainwater ingress
• Defective render
• Defective pointing
• Plumbing leaks
• Bridging of the damp-proof course
• Raised external ground levels
• Condensation
• Drainage defects
• Roof defects
• Chimney defects
• Genuine rising damp
• Floor and wall junction defects
• Waterproofing failures

Why we don't inject first and ask questions later

Chemical DPC injection is sometimes appropriate — but it is not automatically required, and it will not solve a problem caused by a leaking gutter, a rendered-over air brick or persistent condensation. Treating the wrong cause wastes money and leaves the real problem in place.

Our approach is to investigate, explain what we find, and recommend works that are proportionate to the actual defect.

The works we may recommend

Depending on the findings, appropriate remedial works can range from external repairs and improving ground levels or drainage, through to specified replastering, applied damp-proofing systems or ventilation improvements. We separate necessary works from advisory and optional items so you stay in control.