Rising Damp in Ayrshire
Are you dealing with rising damp in Ayrshire, Troon, Kilmarnock, and the surrounding areas? This is a common but serious issue where ground moisture seeps up through the walls of your property. Rising damp is often caused by a damaged or missing damp proof course (DPC). Without proper treatment, your property may suffer from structural damage or mould growth, which can lead to health problems. At Matheson Damp Services, we offer expert rising damp treatment in Ayrshire to make sure your home or business is protected.
Understanding Rising Damp
Rising damp is caused by water from the ground travelling up through the porous materials of walls and floors, through a process known as capillary action. Most modern buildings have a damp-proof course (DPC) to prevent this, but many of the older properties in Ayrshire are not effectively damp-proofed.
Common signs of rising damp in Ayrshire include:
- Peeling paint or wallpaper: Caused by moisture in the walls weakening the adhesive, you may notice bubbling or blistering wallpaper or peeling paint.
- Musty or damp smell: Persistent bad smells may indicate moisture or damp in the walls.
- Salt deposits – This is caused by water evaporating from the walls and leaving behind a powdery, white residue.
- Crumbling plaster – Particularly near the base of walls, you may notice plaster beginning to flake or crumble as a result of prolonged damp exposure.
- Tide marks – Visible water stains or discolouration on walls that look like a rising tide, usually up to 1 metre in height.
Book a rising damp survey in Ayrshire with Matheson Damp Services today on 0141 737 8655 or 07898 010 682 or email us now.
Why Should I Worry About Rising Damp in Ayrshire?
Ayrshire and the surrounding towns have a range of modern and historic properties that may be at risk of damp, particularly due to age or deterioration. The wet coastal climate alongside regular rainfall contributes to a humid environment, which means rising damp in Ayrshire can be a common problem.
Rising damp originates from the ground, unlike other damp issues like condensation, which means a specialised approach beyond ventilation or external repairs is needed.
Our Fix For Rising Damp
Matheson Damp Services offers comprehensive solutions to prevent and treat rising damp in Ayrshire. Our highly experienced team will first conduct a thorough damp survey, and will implement the most effective treatment to fix and prevent damp in your home or business.
Once we know what your property needs, we have several options for damp treatment in Ayrshire. These include:
- Damp Proof Course (DPC) installation: This is a protective barrier in your walls which will prevent rising moisture, and is necessary to prevent rising damp. If your DPC has failed or is missing entirely, we will install one to protect your property.
- Wall injection creams: We will inject a specially formulated waterproof barrier into your walls, which prevents rising moisture and protects against damp.
- Removing damaged plaster: Plaster damaged by moisture will be removed.
- Replastering: We will restore your walls using our specialised damp-resistant plaster, made with salt-resistant materials to prevent future damage from damp and moisture.
Why choose Matheson Damp Services?
Matheson Damp Services is a family business with a reputation for providing high-quality damp proofing solutions in Ayrshire, including Troon, Kilmarnock, Girvan, and the surrounding areas. Our team is fully qualified to treat rising damp in Ayrshire, and we use the latest techniques to make sure your property is protected long-term.
We understand the challenges posed by Ayrshire’s coastal climate, and its older buildings. We offer tailored solutions to protect your home or business against rising damp, or any other damp issue.
Contact Matheson Damp Services today for a professional damp survey in Ayrshire, with a tailor-made solution to protect the safety and value of your property.
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