WORKS COVERED BY A 30 YEAR GUARANTEE
- Trading since 1970
- Residential work specialists
- No subcontractors
WORKS COVERED BY A 30 YEAR GUARANTEE
Trading since 1970
Residential work specialists
No subcontractors
Is your property afflicted with rising damp in Romsey, customers will require the expertise of a remedial company that specialises in damp proofing treatments, and that’s where Insite Southern comes in. We’ve been providing quality, affordable remedial services since 1978.
We’re happy to work with domestic and commercial customers and routinely take on work for local authorities, housing associations, the National Trust, English Heritage, and top building societies. All jobs are handled by our highly trained and fully certified operatives who are fully conversant with all aspects of building preservation and conservation.
So, no matter what, you can trust our damp proofing experts to whip your Romsey property back into shape. We’ll stop damp in its tracks and even reverse any damage caused. And we’ll do it all for a competitive price. To find out more, pick up the phone and call Insite Southern today on 02380 637 264 or email us at info@insitegroup.co.uk.
Rising damp is a problem that’s all too common in older properties but isn’t entirely unheard of in newer properties. It often occurs where there’s no damp proof course present, typically in older buildings. It can also occur when the damp proof course has been “bridged”, enabling moisture to travel through the wall.
As the name implies, rising damp travels up from the ground and through the pores of the brickwork. This is a process known as capillary action and will only stop when gravity and evaporation impede the pull of the capillary action. A visible tide mark will be left where this occurs, which is a clear sign of rising damp.
Salts in the groundwater will also leave behind deposits, causing white marks to form. Any porous materials, such as plaster, timber, and wallpaper, will quickly rot and deteriorate if exposed long enough. In short, rising damp can cause a lot of damage and must be tackled quickly.
Here at Insite Southern, we excel at providing customers in Romsey with damp proofing, basement waterproofing, structural repairs, and condensation solutions. We assure you of success with treatments that tackle the problem, reverse the damage, and prevent recurrences. We’ve been in the business of providing damp proofing treatments for 44 years, and in that time, we’ve amassed a sizeable client base.
Our promise is rising damp Romsey clients can quit worrying about. So, if your property has been afflicted, call our team today.
When rising damp occurs, groundwater carries hygroscopic salts, which attract moisture, into the brickwork and plaster. So, our approach must be a two-step one. First, we’ll survey your property to determine whether a damp proof course is present but “bridged” or absent entirely. Once we’ve made our determinations, our damp proofing team will then quote you for the work.
There’s no obligation to commit, and our quotes are free of charge. If you decide to proceed, we’ll get to work installing a brand-new damp proof course (if required). Hygroscopic salts can often be left behind inside the walls, and these can draw in moisture from the atmosphere, even with an effective damp proof course in place.
The next step of our damp proofing treatment involves hacking off any affected plaster to remove the salts from the wall. We’ll then re-instate the plaster using Wykamol Renovating Plaster, or we’ll replaster your walls using a suitable rendering additive. You’ll receive a detailed replastering specification, approved by us and forwarded to you along with our surveyors’ report.
Rising damp is usually very easy to spot, but not always. If you’re unsure, we suggest looking for the following tell-tale signs that you need a damp proofing solution:
Damp patches are the most obvious sign of a damp proofing issue, and if you spot damp patches where there’s wallpaper, the next step would be to place your hands against the wall. If salt is present under the wallpaper, you might hear a crunching sound.
If you’re able to pull back the wallpaper or there’s an exposed area of brick or stonework, you may see the salt deposits. Location is also important as rising damp only occurs at ground level. If you’re seeing damp patches on the first or second floor, this could indicate a problem with condensation, penetrating damp, a leaking pipe, etc.
As mentioned earlier, rising damp leaves behind tide marks; these aren’t always visible, but you’ll know to call our damp proofing team if they are. Lastly, a lack of damp proofing or a bridged DPC can also result in loose or peeling wallpaper or flaking plaster. Again, this happens when the surface underneath is wet, so you’ll know that something is amiss.
The good news is that when you spot rising damp, the best damp proofing team Romsey has to offer is just a phone call away.
Our damp proofing services are second-to-none, Romsey residents. Our surveyors carry specialist equipment to carry out a detailed inspection. They’ll analyse their findings and then report on the probable cause of the problem. When we hand you the report, it’ll include a sketch plan that indicates where the damp is present, what damp proofing treatments are recommended, and what ancillary building works are needed.
Installing new damp proofing involves drilling into the walls at set intervals and depths. Then a silicone or stearate-based chemical or cream is pressure-injected into the cavity, expanding to fill the entire space. Once set, an impenetrable barrier is formed that stops moisture in its tracks and prevents capillary action.
This damp proofing method can be installed in most buildings, either solid or cavity brick construction. Alternative damp proofing treatments exist for buildings that aren’t compatible, such as Wykamol Injection Mortar.
From woodworm to damp proofing, our Romsey damp proofers have a great deal of experience providing remedial solutions that last a long time. We’re one of Southampton’s oldest contractors and have established an unmatched presence in the area. In our 40+ years of operation, many customers have flocked to us for damp proofing solutions.
But damp proofing treatments aren’t the extent of our capabilities, with other services available, including:
Our damp proofing professionals bring the full wealth of their expertise and skills to the table to tackle each request we receive in a timely manner. And we provide services at very affordable prices, ensuring that cost is never an obstacle to tackling a remedial problem.
We’re entirely customer-focused, and our damp proofing experts will always go the extra mile to see that you get the best service possible. There’s no job we cannot handle, from eradicating woodworm to shoring up a structurally compromised building or waterproofing a basement.
For more information, get in touch with our Romsey damp proofers today.
So, if you’ve been searching for quality damp proofing solutions and are in Romsey, look no further than Insite Southern. We’re proud to be Southampton’s oldest contractor, and our team of professional damp proofers can tackle any issue you might have. Damp can lead to a whole host of issues, such as rot, mould, and woodworm.
Our effective treatments stop these issues in their tracks and even reverse the damage caused. And with our effective damp proofing remedies, your property will be free from the grip of rising damp. We bring more than 40 years of experience to the table, and with prices as competitive as ours, you won’t be left out of pocket.
If you’d like to get in touch with a member of the Insite Southern team, pick up the phone and call us today on 02380 637 264. Alternatively, you can contact us by completing our online contact form or emailing info@insitegroup.co.uk.
