In short
- Damp proofing creates a barrier in the wall that stops damp seeping through.
- It is work on the walls inside the house, not roofing.
- Outside work such as repointing or wall coating can help keep the walls dry.
Damp on an inside wall is one of the most common reasons people call us. Here is what damp proofing does, and where other work on the house fits in.
What damp proofing does
When there is damp within the walls, damp proofing creates a barrier. The barrier stops the damp seeping through into the room.
Damp proofing is not roofing
People sometimes ask about "damp roofing". The work they mean is damp proofing: it is done on the walls inside the house. Roofing is a different trade altogether.
Where the outside of the house comes in
Damp inside can be helped by work outside. Crumbling mortar can be put right with repointing brickwork, and a weatherproof wall coating protects the walls against moisture.
We do inside and outside work, so the same team can quote both sides of the wall.
After the walls are treated
Once the walls have been damp-proofed, the room can be redecorated. If the whole house is due a refresh, our full-house decorating covers three rooms or more.
Getting it looked at
Tell us where the damp is showing and how long it has been there. A member of the team will talk it through and quote. See our damp proofing service for more.
