Damp Proofing Exeter
Effective, Long-lasting Damp Proofing
We offer damp proofing services in Exeter and the surrounding areas. Damp or rot issues can cause serious damage to your home, no matter how new or well-kept your house is. If left, damp can cause more detrimental hazards in your house and create expensive damage to your property.
Our experienced team of technicians will be able to assess the damage and implement highly effective treatments that will manage and solve the issue. We can advise on the best course of action to take long term and maintain any further damage being caused by damp or rot.
With over 20 years of experience damp proofing both residential and commercial properties in Exeter and the South West, we specialise in both rising damp and penetrating damp. We are able to quickly identify and advise on the best course of action to prevent damp and rot damaging your home or business further. This is why it is so important to call Orchard Preservations as soon as you notice any damp or signs of it anywhere in your home.
Damp Proofing Specialists And Builders
Offering our services throughout Exeter and the whole of the South West, we deliver a comprehensive damp proofing service as well as timber treatments to ensure that your home or property is safe from the damage they can cause. To make sure that your home is left damp and rot free, we conduct a range of skilled building services which includes plumbing and electrician works to rectify the issue fully before leaving.
Fighting Against Rising Damp
Rising damp is a very unsightly and damaging type of damp that can affect the plasterwork, decor and timber of your home drastically. Rising damp is typically caused by the rising of groundwater seeping through the capillaries in the brickwork of your home or commercial building. Typically more common in an older property, rising damp can be very common.
This can often be due to the lack of any damp proof course or often this fails, allowing moisture in. Damp proofing your walls can help to protect your home against any rising damp. This will ensure your home or building remains damp-free after we have treated it.
What Is Penetrating Damp & How To Combat It?
Penetrating damp is essentially moisture that is being built up horizontally through the external walls of your property. Very similar in appearance as rising damp, penetrating damp can cause much more serious issues such as frost damage to masonry, unsightly water damage and patches, wood rot and more.
Affecting any type of property, penetrating damp is more likely to affect older properties because they are not built with any damp proof course, making them more prone to moisture.
When moisture finds its way through the fabric of a property it is usually due to external defects such as damaged or blocked gutters, defective pointing and many other defects. This can cause a build up of water which in turn causes penetrating damp.
Our team of professional technicians will be able to identify any signs and the root cause of penetrating damp in your home or office and set to work fixing the issue. As it can be very damaging to both your health and your property, it is important to notify us as soon as possible in order to start rectifying the penetrating rot issue immediately. Once our team has visited, we will be able to advise you on the best course of action and how to future proof your home from the issue coming back.
Contact Us For Fast & Reliable Damp Proofing Services
If your home or place of work is suffering from rising or penetrating damp, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance. Our trusted team of technicians will be able to visit your property and assess the issue before advising you on the best course of action.
We cover Exeter and the whole of the South West to ensure that if your home or commercial property is suffering from a damp problem, we can help. Call us on 01395 233 436 or contact us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you paint over a damp proof course?
Yes, you can. However, the correct precautions must be taken before you can paint over an area that has had damp treatment. It’s important to wait until the wall has fully dried, which can take between 6-12 months. As for product, water-based paints are best for redecorating. Oil-based paints and primers can interact poorly with the treatment and lead to multiple reapplications. Once your walls have been properly primed and dried out, there is no reason why you can’t enjoy a fresh coat of paint.
How much does damp proofing cost?
The cost depends on the extent of the damp in your home. However, we endeavour to provide affordable price points for our clients and will you give you advice on how to prevent recurrences of rising and penetrating damp. You’re paying for professional expertise as well as a long-term treatment. For more information or to arrange a consultation, contact us on 01395 233 436 to speak to a member of our team.
Why is damp proofing important?
Damp proofing is crucial for preserving the foundations of your home and keeping it structurally sound. Overtime, the damp will penetrate your walls and lead to the deterioration of vital components, such as floors and ceilings. This can lead to rot, infestations, metal corrosion (if present) and timber decay. You can spot signs of damp through cold or wet walls, appearance of mould or an unpleasant, musty smell. Once you notice these signs, it’s important to contact us for an expedient and reliable service to clear up existing damp and prevent it growing back.