We are Rising Damp Specialists, Penetrating Damp Specialists, Condensation Dampness Specialists and we know how to differentiate between the causes. Our people have been working in the building, damp proofing industry since 1987, we would like to share with you the basics of effective damp proofing that can solve each of these problems effectively.
The reason why damp proof courses fail is usually down to misdiagnosis as to where the damp / moisture is coming from, in the first place. If an inexperienced person diagnoses the damp problem incorrectly in the first place, there is little chance of solving the problem. And a lot of the people who offer these services are plasterers and builders etc. who have no training or qualifications in the field.
The 3 main types of damp are rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation damp, or a combination. It is important to correctly diagnose the exact type of damp, as each warrants a different treatment method. This is where the training and experience of a qualified surveyor is important.
Common mistakes that lead to damp returning and work needing to be repeated at further expense to the homeowner, are as follows:
We are specialists, and as such we can offer a choice of different treatment methods depending on our clients initial problem, budget and requirements.
We only use BBA approved DPC injection creams when installing chemical damp proof course and use only BBA approved membrane for physical barrier. There are cheaper membrane products available however we believe it is far better to use quality products which is why our manufacturers guarantee their product for 50 years to a lifetime.
Some companies using sand and cement methods advertise up to 25 year guarantees but with conditions attached that make any claim in the event of treatment failure, difficult to pursue.
Other more established companies using the sand and cement render method offer 5 or 10 year guarantees, often with similar conditions attached. Remember, the length of guarantee could present problems when selling the property particularly if the buyer is taking a mortgage.
(Please visit our Guarantees Page to learn more about the small print some companies include in their guarantees)
We offer the longest guarantees in our industry which is why at Tyne Tees Damp Proofing we have a 100% success rate on all our damp and timber treatments with no guarantee claims to date.
All our membranes come with a 25 year product guarantee. We offer 25 year company and/or insurance backed guarantees for damp proofing and timber work above external ground level.
We offer an optional third party / insurance backed guarantee system which provides up to 25 Year, independent Protected Guarantees. Vetted by the Department of Trade and Industry and The Financial Services Authority, for contractors with formal training and certification by a Chemical Manufacturing Company or by the Property Care Association.
Any work carried out below ground level such as basement waterproofing / tanking, are covered by a guarantee of 10 years. (This is industry standard with insurance companies, no other company is able to offer longer term).
We are Damp Proofing Specialists covering all areas of the North East of England, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham and beyond. Areas we cover include (but are not limited to) are:
Company Registration Number: 09747364 (Registered in England & Wales)
