Milton Keynes Damp Proofing Services
Damp is generally caused by the build-up of excess moisture within your Milton Keynes building, usually from condensation or intrusion from the exterior of the property. Milton Keynes Damp problems can also occour after a large amount of rainfall due to fault guttering that leaks or damaged roof tiles. There are many different causes of damp within Milton Keynes properties, including rising damp and penetrating damp.
English Building & Restoration can quickly assess your damp issue in Milton Keynes and give you the best solution.
Our Milton Keynes team members are fully safeguard trained and can provide a 25 year insurance and mortgage backed guarantee.
Common types of damp in Milton Keynes
Rising Damp
Bridging Damp
Penetrating Damp
Milton Keynes Properties may be susceptible to rising damp if the building doesn’t have a Damp Proof Course (DPC) or has suffered damage. Also, if the interior or exterior ground level is raised, this can make existing DPCs less effective or render them useless.
Rising damp can cause a range of problems, including health issues, heat loss and damage to timbers.
To check for rising damp within your Milton Keynes property, look for:
- Wallpaper peeling or falling off
- Tidemarks on the walls
- Damp patches, mould or stains
- Rotting or decaying skirting boards
Rising Damp Treatment Milton Keynes
The best way to treat rising damp in Milton Keynes is to repair the existing Damp Proof Course (DPC) or install a new one. The process involves drilling holes in the wall to inject a damp proof membrane into it, followed by replacement of any damaged plaster. Once damp has been eliminated, we can set up an invisible barrier against further rising damp. This is achieved by injecting a concentrated reactive solution into the wall that forms an invisible barrier against further rising damp.
Anything that meets the wall at a higher level than the Damp Proof Course can form a 'bridge'. This allows water to bypass the DPC and eventually infiltrate the inside of the house.
Symptoms can be much the same as rising damp.
How to check for bridging damp in Milton Keynes
Check your Milton Keynes outdoor ground level is not above the Damp Proof Course and consider the effects of external structures such as stairs. Check your Milton Keynes neighbour's home. If your Milton Keynes houses are attached in any way, this may lead to bridging. Check their DPC is present, above ground level, not higher than yours and not bypassed by external structures. Internal Bridging should also be considered. It’s possible for bridges to occur within a wall cavity, often caused by trapped debris from the initial construction. Significant debris allows moisture to wick through and bypass the DPC.Bridging damp treatment Milton Keynes
Treatment for bridging damp in Milton Keynes usually involves rectifying the root cause of the bridging. In some cases, a new DPC can be created at a higher level.
Driving rain on properties in Milton Keynes near the sea or in exposed areas can suffer damp penetration from the relentless moisture. Symptoms may only be noticeable during wet weather, but it can cause long term problems with roofs, ceilings and walls.
Penetrating damp is most commonly caused by one of two factors around Milton Keynes:
- Problems with the building, like a loose slate, blocked gutter or cracks in the walls.
- plumbing issues such as blocked drainpipes.
How to check for Penetrating Damp in Milton Keynes
A watermark might appear on an interior wall, growing as water continues to enter. If you live in an exposed Milton Keynes location, does the watermark get worse in bad weather? When there are problems with the roof or gutter, rainwater is in regular contact with the wall causing visible saturation internally. Penetrating damp is more common in properties over 60 years old with solid walls. On these, moisture is absorbed inwards through a process called thermal diversion. New builds with cavity walls offers more protection.
How much does Damp Proofing cost in Milton Keynes ?
The price for Damp Proofing depends on a number of factors:
- Size of area that needs damp proofing
- Age of area that needs damp proofing
- Additional features to consider to protect from damp
- Access to area that needs damp proofing
- Condition of the current area that needs damp proofing
- Many other factors...
Prices for Milton Keynes Damp Proofing can vary a great deal when the above information is taken into account.
The best method is for us to arrange a free no-obligation survey of your Milton Keynes location. We can then put together the best, most accurate price quote.
Damp Proofing Specialists Near Me Milton Keynes
We offer a range of solutions to treat damp problems in Milton Keynes, which often need to work in conjunction with each other to offer the most effective and long-lasting solutions. SE Damp Solutions achieve maximum damp proofing effectiveness using the best products and materials, with minimum levels of risk and disturbance to our clients, their Milton Keynes properties and the surrounding environment.
Our Milton Keynes based damp proofing services and treatments include:
- Application of a chemical damp proof course
- Installation of below-ground waterproofing systems including cavity drainage and tanking
- Installation of Positive Input Ventilation and Extractor Fans that will stop condensation and black mould
What Our Clients Think
English Building and Restoration are a fantastic team. My house looks so much better now and all issues are solved."
- John Willis
Would highly recommend Craig and his team. Very professional, friendly and completed the work to a high standard."
- Sarah James
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