Damp Proof Course Installation in Bath and Bristol
Damp patches, damaged plaster or peeling decoration can have several causes. TPS Damp Proofing provides damp surveys and injected damp proof course installation in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. Start by finding out why moisture is present, so the work addresses the problem in your property.
Start with the cause of the damp
Rising damp, rain penetration, plumbing leaks and condensation need different responses. A damp patch or a high meter reading alone is not enough to decide that a new damp proof course is required.
Tell us where the problem appears, when you first noticed it and whether it changes after rain or during colder weather. Previous surveys, repairs and photographs can help explain the history. Accessible areas can be inspected first; concealed areas may require further investigation before the scope of work is clear.
Injected damp proof courses and replastering
A remedial damp proof course may be considered where rising damp is established and the proposed method suits the wall construction. It will not repair a leaking pipe, defective gutter or a condensation problem. Older and solid-wall buildings need particular care when choosing a treatment and compatible finishes.
TPS installs injected remedial damp proof courses where this treatment is appropriate for the property. We also remove plaster and replaster afterwards where that service is required and included in the agreed quotation. Before booking work, agree the walls to be treated, any plastering and any associated work to be carried out by others.
Getting ready for the work
Access will be needed to the walls being treated. Before the start date, agree which furniture and belongings need moving and who will deal with skirting boards, radiators or other obstructions. Tell us about restricted access and any planned building work that may affect the treatment area. Do not remove fittings or finishes until the preparation has been agreed.
Disruption, drying and decorating
Drilling and any agreed plaster removal can create noise and dust. The extent of disruption depends on the treatment area and the associated work; agree room access and protection arrangements before work begins.
Completing the treatment does not mean the wall and new finishes are immediately ready for final decoration. Follow the drying and decorating guidance for your particular job, and check before fitting finishes that prevent moisture escaping or covering recently treated areas. There is no single drying time that suits every wall.
Questions before booking
Will every damp wall need a new damp proof course? No. The cause and the wall construction determine the appropriate response.
Can TPS remove plaster and replaster? Yes. We provide plaster removal and replastering where required. The quotation should identify the areas included and any associated work by others.
How much will the survey and work cost? Contact us with the property location and a description of the problem. Ask us to confirm the survey fee, what the visit or report includes and any applicable credit before booking.
Where TPS works
TPS provides services across Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham and Yate, and everywhere in between. Send your postcode when enquiring so we can confirm availability for your property.
Arrange a damp survey
Send us your postcode, the affected rooms and a brief description of what you have noticed. Include photographs and any previous survey information you have. We can then discuss the next step for your property.
