07/10/2025
Summary of Issues
The property was suffering from rising damp, primarily caused by the driveway level breaching the existing damp proof course (DPC). This allowed moisture ingress through the lower external walls, affecting internal finishes within the kitchen and living room areas.
Work Carried Out
1. Inspection and Preparation
• The affected areas were inspected to identify the extent of rising damp and salt contamination.
• All damaged plaster and contaminated wall finishes were removed to a height of approximately [insert height, e.g., 1.2 metres] above floor level.
2. Chemical DPC Injection
• A new chemical damp proof course (DPC) was injected externally along the affected wall elevations using a high-performance silane/siloxane-based cream to form a continuous waterproof barrier.
• Internal DPC injection was also carried out where necessary to ensure full protection against capillary moisture rise.
3. Membrane Installation
• Internal walls in the kitchen and living room were lined with a damp-proof membrane system to isolate new finishes from residual moisture and salts within the masonry.
4. Replastering
• Walls were replastered using a salt-resistant renovating plaster system, designed for use in conjunction with damp-proofing works.
• All surfaces were finished smooth and prepared for decoration once adequately dried.
Conclusion
All identified areas affected by rising damp have been treated. The combination of a new chemical DPC, internal membrane installation, and salt-resistant plastering provides an effective long-term solution to prevent further moisture ingress and deterioration of internal finishes.
Guarantee
All works completed by H & R Plastering & Damp Proofing are covered under a [insert duration, e.g., 20-year] guarantee for the treated areas, subject to normal terms and conditions.
