Birmingham has to cope with a significant amount of rain each year. This often leads to a variety of damp problems within homes and buildings. Amongst the most serious of these is dry rot which can have devastating effects on structures and lead to a loss of property value if left untreated.learn more about Birmingham damp specialists

How much does damp treatment cost ?

Damp proofing birmingham is the process of inspecting and implementing solutions to prevent damp problems from occurring within properties. The most common type of damp problem in a home is rising damp which occurs when the walls of a building absorb moisture from the ground and spread it throughout the structure. This can cause damage to brickwork and wallpaper as well as causing timbers to decay.

Luckily, the majority of newer homes built have damp proof courses which are designed to stop this from happening. However, older properties may not have this or their damp proof course might be damaged allowing water to rise through the wall of the house. In these cases, a damp proof injection solution is usually recommended. This is a cream that is injected into holes drilled evenly along the mortar joint. Once the damp proof injection cream has cured it forms a barrier that stops moisture from passing through the wall.

It is a good idea for homeowners considering selling their properties to have an independent damp survey and report carried out before they put the property on the market. This way if the damp survey highlights rising damp, woodworm or timber decay it can be fixed prior to exchanging contracts avoiding any last minute issues.