Damp Proofing in Reading
Damp proofing in Reading that starts with finding the cause, so the damp does not simply come back.
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Damp is rarely just a decorating problem. Homestyle Roofing & Building investigates damp in Reading homes, works out where the moisture is really coming from and treats that, rather than painting over the mark.
Rising, penetrating and condensation damp can look alike but need different fixes, so the diagnosis comes first.
Damp proofing in Reading and
- Reading
- Sonning
- Tilehurst
- Calcot
- Woodley
- Burghfield Common
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Common causes of damp
Roof and gutter faults
Leaks and overflowing gutters letting water into the structure.
Penetrating damp
Water crossing the walls through defective pointing, render or seals.
Rising damp
Moisture rising from the ground where a damp-proof course has failed.
Condensation
Poor ventilation causing moisture to settle on cold surfaces.
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Call 0118 373 2224 about damp in your Reading home. We will investigate and give you honest advice.
Fixing damp at the source
Roof Repairs
When the water is coming in from above, we repair the roof.
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Rendering & Painting
Render repairs and masonry coatings where water is crossing the walls.
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Which kind of damp do you have?
Getting the diagnosis right matters, because each type needs a different treatment.
Penetrating damp
- Water crossing a wall or roof
- Often defective pointing, render or seals
- Fixed by repairing the entry point
Rising damp
- Moisture coming up from the ground
- Linked to a failed damp-proof course
- Needs a damp-proofing treatment
Condensation
- Moisture settling on cold surfaces
- Caused by poor ventilation
- Ventilation advice is part of the fix
How we decide
- 1
Investigate
We look for where the moisture starts.
- 2
Diagnose
We identify the type of damp.
- 3
Treat
We fix the cause, then the damage.
Treating only the symptom is why damp so often returns, so we address the source.
Damp proofing in Reading
The questions are usually the same in Reading: what type is it, what caused it and what will fix it. We answer all three at the inspection.
Because we are roofers and builders, we are well placed to spot a roof or gutter fault that a damp-only company might miss.
- Cause found before treatment
- Roof and gutter faults checked
- Wall and render issues checked
- Ventilation advice
How Much Does Damp Proofing Cost in Reading?
We price damp work after investigating, in writing. For Reading homes the figure usually depends on:
- what is causing the damp
- how much of the building is affected
- whether roof, gutter or wall repairs are needed
- the treatment required
- making good afterwards
A quote is free and carries no obligation.
How your damp proofing project runs
Damp proofing in Reading runs in four stages.
- 1
Inspection
We investigate the damp and identify the underlying cause.
- 2
Quote
A clear written plan and price to treat the cause and the damage.
- 3
Treat
We carry out the repairs and damp-proofing treatment needed.
- 4
Make good
We leave the area treated and advise on ventilation and aftercare.
Get your damp sorted, the right way
Damp in your Reading home? Call 0118 373 2224 or request a quote and we will arrange an inspection.
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Damp Proofing FAQs
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Damp proofing in Reading and the surrounding area
We carry out damp proofing in Reading and in Sonning, Tilehurst, Calcot, Woodley and Burghfield Common. Call 0118 373 2224 or use the quote form to check your address.
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