Does your property suffer from rising or penetrating damp? Although it may go unnoticed at first, dampness can cause structural issues and even lead to health problems when unresolved. This is why it’s vital to improve conditions as quickly as possible. At DPS Tyneside Ltd, we perform damp proofing services that protect homes and rental accommodation across Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gateshead and the surrounding regions – keeping them dry and liveable for daily use.
Although damp-proof courses are a staple in the UK, it’s not uncommon for homes to suffer from water ingress issues. Whether you see discoloured patches or notice a musty smell in the house, please contact us for a damp report and quotation for the works needed. You’re under no obligation to use our team, but if you do, we’ll deliver the perfect treatment at a cost-effective rate. Our previous works page also shows images of our works to date and how we can make a definite improvement to your property.
We provide additional peace of mind through a 10-year guarantee and insurance policy, which comes mortgage approved. This naturally serves as a weight off your shoulders, with workmanship that prevents and maintains for extended periods.
Using high-quality DPC chemicals and K11 tanking systems, we treat dampness that may damage the plasterwork and lead to wet or dry rot. This means you won’t have to spend time and money redecorating or resolving structural problems after years of water damage.
As with most problems in the home, it can take time for damp to make itself known. You’ll eventually spot mould or mildew along the walls, see discolouration or have problems with the wallpaper. Excessive condensation could also occur, and the entire room may become filled with a musty scent. You might even notice rot in your skirting boards or flaking plaster. If any of these sound familiar, then it’s time to call a damp proofing specialist with a reputation in Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding local areas.
Penetrating damp happens when moisture enters through the brickwork. It can impact the ceilings and walls and often occurs because of structural defects. Rising damp, however, comes from ground-based water travelling upwards into your property through a process known as capillary action. When trying to evaporate, the water instead makes its way through your bricks – potentially reaching over a metre in height.
Rising damp is an uncommon type of damp that travels from the ground upwards. It spreads through capillary action (small tubes in your masonry) and spreads through your walls, plaster and paint. It can also affect any woodwork in your home, leading to rot and mould. Are you wondering, “What is the main cause of rising damp?” It usually occurs when your home’s damp proof course is breached. This can happen due to age, damage or poor installation. What’s more, your damp proof course can be bridged, where moisture moves over the top and into your home. Some of the main reasons why rising damp could have become a problem:
Rising damp also brings nitrate, and chloride salts up from the ground. These salts are called ‘Hygroscopic’ which means the salts absorb moisture from the air. A tide mark starts to appear as the salts migrate to the surface creating marks on the wall surface and can damage the property plaster and decoration. These marks appear because of evaporation, the salts begin to accumulate on the surface and start to draw moisture from the atmosphere which adds to the moisture from the ground.
To treat rising or penetrating dampness inside your Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gateshead or Northumberland home, you need a team that can diagnose the problem without guesswork. Once the cause is identified, we prepare the walls for treatment, ensuring all nearby surfaces are protected. Our damp proofing team then creates a waterproof barrier by injecting DPC chemicals – sealing the damp-proof course for a dry environment. Our tanking systems fight back against penetrating damp too, giving your property a permanent solution that’s quick to apply and hugely cost-effective.
No matter the extent of the dampness, the DPS team is on hand to provide the perfect fix. As Sovereign-approved installers, we operate to a superior standard to deliver the damp-proofing solutions you deserve.
Our team includes a CSTDB surveyor with expert knowledge in identifying and controlling dampness and identifying/treating decayed timber. His skillset also covers the legal, health and safety aspects of investigating and controlling timber and dampness. It is important to use a CSTDB surveyor because they are vetted to high industry standards in all of the above and ensure the most appropriate, safe and legal solutions.
If you're looking to purchase a property, it is highly likely that your lender will request a "damp and timber survey" or maybe damp has shown up on your building report. As we are credited by the PCA and have an independent surveyor, you will get unbiased advice on the condition of the property. You will receive an honest appraisal of the property condition and recommendations to deal with any issues, along with an accurate indication of the likely costs involved.
There is never any pressure for DPS to carry out any of the works once we have done your damp survey. If any work is considered urgent, you will be informed so you can make an educated decision based on facts.
Surveys are usually turned around within 7 days of the inspection taking place, which can be used to negotiate house prices. We regard ourselves as being very friendly and are open to discuss the report should you have any queries.
Please call the reliable team at DPS Tyneside Ltd on 07834 245796 for damp proofing treatments in Newcastle Upon Tyne and beyond.
