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Damp Proofing Specialists

thinkDRY are one of the leading damp proofing specialists throughout Yorkshire. We have made it our mission to help property owners rid their homes of damp related issues. Our damp proofing technicians are fully licensed, insured, and trained for not only doing the job correctly but being respectful of you and your property offering an unmatched customer experience.
Most common causes of damp in the properties:
Typically there are three main causes of damp in a property rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation damp.
Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Rising Damp often occurs in properties where there is no damp proof course (DPC) or where the DPC has been damaged or bridged. As a result moisture from the ground rises up a masonry wall by a capillary action.
Penetrating Damp
Penetrating Damp
Penetrating damp can occur at all levels of a building, but is more commonly found higher up. Porous walls, spalled bricks and degraded mortar allows water to permeate through walls from the outside.

Condensation Damp
Condensation Damp
When moist air comes into contact with cold surfaces like walls, windows etc it can cause condensation damp. The air cannot hold the moisture and tiny water drops appear. It can also occur in corners of rooms, inside or behind furniture where the air is still.
Structural Damp

Structural Damp

Occurs when water penetrates due to cracks or structural issues, often related to building movement or construction defects.

Cold Bridging Damp

Cold Bridging Damp

Caused when warm, moist air comes into contact with cold surfaces (cold bridges), leading to localised condensation and potential damp patches.

Basement Damp

Basement Damp

Occurs when moisture seeps into below-ground areas, such as basements or cellars, due to the surrounding soil's pressure. This type of damp is often caused by inadequate waterproofing or drainage in these areas.

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How Much Does Damp Proofing Cost?

Damp proofing for the property owners can be as little as £150 and starts at about £600 plus vat for the whole house.


ThinkDRY has a conscientious process when injecting a remedial damp proof course to make sure the job is done thoroughly: 


Our local damp proofing technicians will prepare the area that requires treatment both internally and externally before the damp injection begins. This process can involve removing fittings and fixtures such as skirting boards and radiators to provide us the ability to begin the order.


If your property has rising damp then any salt contaminated and damaged plaster will need removed before injecting a damp proof course. 


Our professional damp proofing technicians will drill holes (around 12mm) into the wall mortar joint to a depth of around 10 - 20mm. The damp proof course will then be injected into the boreholes. They are then left in the wall, the injected chemicals will penetrate the masonry surrounding the borehole. Finally the silane gets to work creating a water-repelling barrier, protecting your home from mold and water damage.


After the damp proof injection, our team will re-plaster internally. Our specific re-plastering materials will ensure that any left over salts in the brickwork do not affect the new plaster.


If you have questions about Damp Proofing your property please do not hesitate to reach out our experts will get you a free damp proofing quote to fit your needs. Call Now 07972 822827

Why Choose ThinkDRY For Damp Proofing?

When it comes to damp proofing, ThinkDRY is the obvious choice. Our technicians are fully licensed and insured, trained for not only doing the job correctly but being respectful of you and your property offering an unmatched customer experience, some of our benefits include:

 

  • Fully insured
  • 20 year guarantee.
  • Small family business
  • Over 10 years experience
  • Opening - On call 24 hours 7 days a week.
  • Contact - Initial Quote given over phone.
  • Free Survey.
  • Started within 7 days.
  • Most of work done externally. 

 

Schedule a consultation with a professional damp proofing expert today and find out how ThinkDRY can help you!

WATERPROOFING VERSUS DAMPPROOFING
There are a few differences between dampproofing and waterproofing.  Dampproofing is intended to keep out soil moisture while waterproofing keeps out both moisture and liquid water.  Buildings have been dampproofed for years, a practice that used to be mistakenly referred to as waterproofing. 

The International Residential Code (IRC), in Section R406, specifies the conditions that require either dampproofing or waterproofing. Any concrete or masonry foundation walls "that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below grade shall be dampproofed from the top of the footing to the finished grade." The IRC then provides a list of the permissible materials, which include bituminous coating and acrylic-modified cement. Waterproofing is only required by the IRC "in areas where a high water table or other severe soil-water conditions are known to exist."

By comparison, damp proofing only controls water vapor from soil moisture. It won’t stop water from flowing. If you have high water tables or severe soil water conditions, damp proofing the foundation may not be sufficient. Waterproofing a foundation requires the same care as dampproofing in regard to surface treatment and drain pipe, but is much more exacting in the treatment of the wall itself. Obviously, if there is any doubt about whether or not dampproofing will do the job, it's best to spend the extra time and money to waterproof, particularly for habitable space.
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