Call our damp survey team today and we will correctly identify the cause of the damp problem and recommend the appropriate treatment. A common problem for our customers is that they believe that they have a rising damp problem. However, on many occasions we find that this is not the case. Therefore, the work is unnecessary and a waste of money and does not solve the damp problem they have. Did you know that over 50% of buildings that have had new damp proof courses, do not actually need them? At Bayliss Contractors UK, a damp survey is free, with no obligation to get a damp treatment from us.
Damp Proofing
Stopping Problems Before They Happen
They say prevention is better than a cure and that is certainly the case with a damp problem. With our free survey, we can assess where your building is susceptible to damp problems and help discover any damp problems to provide you with a solution. The best part, is that our damp course is issued with a 30 year guarantee for your piece of mind. We also carry out reports for mortgages and remortgages and because we understand that the customer will be in a hurry to get this done, they will receive the full report within 24 hrs of a site visit from us.
Waterproofing
Most cellars are set either partially or completely within the ground which means they tend to suffer from problems with damp. Whilst your cellar may never have experienced flooding, with the area being underground, there is always a high possibility that this could occur in the future. There are two types of systems that are available for damp proofing cellars:
1. Cementitous Waterproofing.
2. Cavity Drainage Systems – Water Management.
Protecting your cellar from damp is an important part of the cellar conversion process. Call our expert team today for further information.
Condensation
Why can condensation be considered a damp problem? The major difference between condensation and other forms of dampness, is that you have the ability to reduce or solve the problem just through changing behaviour in the home; i.e, dry washing outside, keeping tumble dryers vented to the outside and opening windows regularly to allow for better ventilation etc. However, sometimes additional steps and measures are required, so it’s best to get a damp expert to survey and assess the property. We can also install loft or wall mounted PIV units as an option to control humidity and purify the air, thus helping to eliminate any condensation issues.
Black Mould
Black mould on your walls is a very common problem, especially in homes with high humidity levels, condensation problems and poor ventilation. The space behind the walls, tends to be a favourite hiding place for black mould. However, it still needs a source of moisture. The appearance of your paint or wall paper can usually indicate a problem. If it is peeling, cracked or is starting to lose its colour, then moisture is almost certainly present. A closer inspection may reveal some black mould growth. This can sometimes be an indication of a larger black mould problem growing behind the wall. In this instance, we recommend getting our professional surveyor out to identify the extent of the problem. Removing the black from the walls is a relatively easy task. Our mould control treatment not only eradicates the affected area, but provides a protective coating as well.
Prevention From Reoccurrence
You can only prevent the regrow of mould on your walls by cutting off it’s main moisture supply. In our experience, this is usually the condensation levels and poor ventilation within the property. Our expert team of specialists can assess the situation and combine the mould treatments with an upgrade of ventilation, this being extra air vents fitted or fitting a PIV unit. A PIV unit can be installed in the loft or on the wall and control the humidity, and purifying the air, thus helping to eliminate any condensation or black mould issues.