5 important reasons to call the experts if you suspect your property has Rising Damp

There are many joys attached to owning a property. It might have been bought to live in, knowing that its value is only likely to increase owing to the demand for housing in London. Those who buy a building to operate a business no longer must pay rent to a landlord, which can mean making a profit is extremely difficult. Bricks and mortar remain just as good an investment as ever.

Of course, there are still repayments to be made if the property hasn’t been paid for in one instalment, as well as the overheads for its maintenance, which are highly recommended to keep it in pristine condition as much as possible. While London is undoubtedly the place to do business, it is built on clay which has come up the Thames over the centuries. This means that occasionally, rising damp treatment will be required. Here are 5 reasons to call out our expert team if you suspect your building has rising damp.

1. There is a chance the situation may already have led to structural damage to a property that will be expensive to put right if it is allowed to escalate. If in any doubt, call out the professionals who use their state-of-the-art tools and equipment to make an accurate assessment and then recommend the correct preventative action after putting things right so that structural components like beams and joists aren’t in danger of huge damage being incurred.
2. Damp repair services can be invaluable, so when they are available, it is prudent to take advantage of them. Those who fail to do so and allow rising damp to spread in their property are leaving themselves open to health risks, to them and those who use the building. The damp can escalate issues for those with allergies while creating a dangerous environment for those with respiratory conditions.
3. While there are various ways in which to identify rising damp, it is a far better approach to allow our team to come out and assess the situation. Because our team have vast experience, they know exactly what they are looking for and how to solve it, which makes more sense than relying on guesswork.
4. There can be things that become obvious that something isn’t quite right, be it through sight or smell. Those who enter mould survey London into their search engine will be directed in the right direction to receive the correct diagnosis, which will prevent expensive repairs later and the disruption caused by them.
5. Having the best equipment, skills, and tools for the job means that it will be done correctly and may include the installation of the right damp-proof course or providing increased ventilation, which is another way of preventing rising damp so that a healthy daily life can be enjoyed.

Rising damp can cause huge problems both to the structure of a building and the health of those who inhabit it. This can be resolved easily by calling the experts on 020 7593 8030.