5 important reasons to have your basement damp-proofed

There are plenty of attractions connected to purchasing a basement or garden flat. In London, many older homes have been converted into flats, with most being served by a front door where deliveries arrive as well as guests when they ring the corresponding doorbell for attention. Those down the steps, on the other hand, have a separate entrance and extended privacy, which makes such residences so much in demand. However, some things require consideration and sometimes additional costs.

Much of London is built on clay, with the surface holding water, which is supplied by the River Thames and its many underwater tributaries. This means that many of the properties in the capital can be prone to conditions and issues such as rising damp. Basement moisture control is one way of ensuring that the flat remains damp-free, but here are 5 great reasons to have your basement damp-proofed.

1. Dampness, which includes rising damp, can cause structural damage from the foundations up, which is often not easy to detect. That is one of many reasons that it is recommended that anyone in any doubt should give us a call at London Damp Proofing, as we have the latest high-tech equipment available to make an accurate assessment of the situation, which can stop water seeping in to cause damage.
2. It is important that cracks don’t grow bigger through water seeping in, causing a building to expand and contract in different weather conditions, which can add to the problem until damp-proofing solutions are provided. That might include rising damp treatment, which can reduce the growth of mildew and mould, which leads to dry and wet rot that can damage timbers and foundations badly and leads to health issues such as asthma and respiratory conditions.
3. Having invested a lot of money in a basement flat, it must be as pleasant and comfortable to live in as possible to get full value from it. Healthy living, such as an improved diet and regular exercise, is hugely beneficial to increased wellness, as is having it damp-proofed. The air quality will improve, providing additional health benefits not previously considered.
4. One way to resolve damp in the flat might be to look up basement tanking near me, which will include the services that we at London Damp Proofing can provide. Those who may be considering selling to move to a larger property will be able to ask a far higher price once it is damp-proofed and has a 30-year guarantee once the work has been completed by a trusted provider.
5. Nobody likes having to pay for their utility bills, especially as the price of them continues to spiral out of control. Damp proofing a basement flat can increase efficiency and lower bills as the heating and cooling systems in the flat become more effective.

Any owner of a basement flat in London is advised to call London Damp Proofing on 020 7593 8030 to ensure that damp does not become an issue, and healthier living can be enjoyed