Rising Damp Treatment

Rentokil Property Care is experienced in treating the effects of rising damp in home or business property. Our specialists will carry out the most appropriate rising damp treatment for your property, which will include the installation of a damp proof course.

Rising Damp Treatment Service 

A low odour water based silicone injection system is generally regarded as the most effective type of damp proof course.

Installation of damp proof course 

Dependant on the thickness of walls, holes are drilled in the mortar / brick of external and internal walls to a pre-determined depth and at the correct level and spacing between holes. These holes are then injected with damp proofing fluid to reduce the movement of water through the capillaries.
Following the insertion of a damp proof course it is common for re-plastering to be required. Any new plastering has to prevent dampness and salts present within the wall migrating onto the internal wall finish.

Re-plastering 

The most common approach to re-plastering is using a dense sand and cement render as a backing coat incorporating a waterproof additive. Once dry, a gypsum skim coat is applied to give a smooth finish.
When the existing plaster is removed, there may be a lot of dust. We advise that adequate steps are taken to remove or cover furnishing for protection.

Rising Damp Treatment information leaflet (pdf) - please download for more information. 

Rising Damp Treatment Guarantee 

Rentokil’s rising damp treatment is covered by a 30-year guarantee, which can be passed on to future owners of the property. We can also offer insurance to cover untreated areas for timber and damp problems by taking out a Rentokil Insurance policy.

Do you suspect rising damp? Call Property Care free on 0800 0121 437 to arrange a rising damp survey or to discuss our rising damp treatment.