Is it really rising damp?
The diagnosis should stand up to scrutiny before you pay for treatment.
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Rising damp & DPCs
Understand damp-proof courses and common misdiagnoses. Understand the evidence before deciding what to repair.
Is a chemical damp-proof course worth the money?
Injection is a treatment for a defined problem, not a general cure for wet walls.
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Can outside paving bridge your damp-proof course?
High paving and soil levels can create a moisture path past a damp-proof course.
Read the guide →A useful starting point: Damp can have more than one cause. Check building defects and indoor conditions before choosing a treatment.
Need help from a local damp specialist?
Look for a suitable local professional and explain the symptoms clearly. You can use an external trade-matching service to request quotes; check credentials and the proposed diagnosis before agreeing to work.
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