Rising damp and penetrating damp can cause untold damage to any building. Whatever the extent of the problem, we offer a full complement of expert services to suit all needs and all property types. Therefore, you’ll be in safe hands with our damp proofing Knottingley specialists.
Dry rot poses a serious risk to your home and your safety. It inevitably leads to the weakening of any timber which it affects, causing eventual collapse. If you’ve discovered dry rot, you should have our experts take care of it quickly.
Where your home is affected by woodworm, rely on our team of qualified technicians to cure the problem. Tackling a woodworm infestation quickly prevents expansion of the infestation and prevents further damage being caused.
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, or simply need to identify problems in it, our CSRT Surveyors will provide the expert advice that you need. Contact us about our no obligation surveys today.
Damp can have detrimental effects both on your home and on your health. It can affect your decor — you can spot damp through wrinkling or peeling wallpaper, for example — the temperature of your room and heating efficiency, and even the structural integrity of your property. Damp also increases your chances of developing respiratory problems, including asthma, and allergies. Both damp and mould (as damp creates the perfect environment for mould to grow) are said to seriously affect those with compromised immune systems. You might find yourself getting colds or other illnesses more often with damp in the home.
There are two varieties of damp. They have different causes and, therefore, often require different treatments, but both have the same effects on your home…
The most well-known variety of damp is rising damp. This refers to moisture that affects walls by being drawn up from the ground. It tends to occur through a process called capillary action. Over time, damp will rise upwards through brick, stone and mortar and make its way into the home, unless a suitable barrier or treatment has been installed. When damp enters the home, it can spread to other nearby building materials, causing considerable damage as it goes.
If your home in Knottingley is affected by rising damp, then get in touch with Allerton Damp today for a full and comprehensive quote. We have a team of CSRT Surveyors that are local to you and can complete a professional survey. They can identify the cause of the issue and suggest the best solution.
Penetrating damp is another form of damp that can affect homes and properties in Knottingley. It is caused when water enters the building’s walls from a source which doesn’t involve rising from the ground. The most common instances of penetrating damp are found in cellars and basements. Basements have earth-retaining walls and are commonly surrounded by saturated earth. Water moves laterally from the soil into the walls, again through a process of capillary action. Once it has permeated the brickwork, it then spreads into the internal wall plasterwork, causing damage and leaving an unsightly wall finish.
Penetrating damp can also occur in above-ground walls from various sources: defective windowsills leak water onto the wall, broken gutters, cracked render or damaged brickwork can also contribute to the problem. If you spot penetrating damp in your home, then get in touch with experts straight away. The longer you leave it, the more difficult the problem is to solve and the repair can become more costly.
Call 0330 111 3377 to chat with an experienced specialist about our damp proofing Knottingley services.
Our chemical damp proof course, exclusive to the ALLDAMP range, is suitable for most properties throughout Knottingley. This intelligent damp treatment can be applied retrospectively and adds a water-resistant layer between your building’s brickwork.
When installed by Allerton Damp, we guarantee its effectiveness for 20 years.
A specially-formulated render additive which acts as a water inhibitor and plasticiser. When carrying out plastering inside homes, our staff use ALLDAMP Render Additive, turning their plasterwork into a damp proof barrier to future water ingress.
ALLDAMP Render Additive is used in most Allerton repair projects. With this system, homeowners can redecorate and furnish with the confidence that damp will not return in future.
A specially-designed wall covering, which creates a damp proof surface over which plasterboard and plaster can be applied. The ALLDAMP damp proofing membrane creates a damp proof barrier and cavity between the existing brickwork and wall surface, preventing future damp penetration.
ALLDAMP Damp Proofing Membrane is an incredibly versatile product which is suitable for use above and below ground. It is our go-to product for carrying out basement waterproofing projects.
When damp is discovered, it pays to act fast. If left untreated, any source of damp can cause considerable damage to a home such as the ruin of timber floors or internal decoration. Getting in touch with us now will help you to protect your home from further damage.
Speak to a member of the team now on 0330 111 3377 or click the button below to get an online quote.
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What’s better than a world without damp? That’s right, a world without the impact and worries of climate change- a cleaner, greener world for all.
At Allerton Damp, we have always taken our responsibilities to the environment seriously. In pursuit of becoming net zero we moved our Headquarters to a new, purpose-built and energy efficient facility, we upgraded our fleet to the cleanest vehicles possible and we have even funded clean energy projects!
In Knottingley, as part of our commitment to our local habitat, we have helped create green spaces where wildlife and humans can mutually benefit.
When it comes to all forms of damp proofing in Knottingley, the name that you can trust is Allerton Damp. Our team of highly-trained CSRT Surveyors and PCAQ Technicians are experts in identifying the cause of damp in homes and carrying out the necessary repairs to ensure a lasting solution to the problem.
With local knowledge and (just as importantly) local people on our team, there’s a reason we’re the popular choice…
OUR KNOTTINGLEY OFFICE
The Old Police Station,
9 Weeland Road,
Knottingley
WF11 8AQ
0330 111 3377
How much does damp proofing cost?
The cost of damp proofing in Knottingley varies because every project has different requirements and parameters; there’s no ‘one price fits all’ solution. However, an expert Surveyor can inspect the areas in need of treatment, work out the required treatments and create an accurate quote for your property. We are also more than happy to talk to you about any other options available as there are often multiple solutions to any one damp problem.
How long does damp proofing take?
The time it takes between beginning a project and completing it is dependant upon the size of the job. A reasonably small project could be completed within 2-5 working days, for example, with additional time to dry out the newly replastered walls before redecoration. Our team always work as effectively and efficiently as possible. We recognise that having your home upside down can be a disruption, so we aim to respect your space as much as possible and get the job done as quickly as possible, whilst maintaining our high standards.
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