We are specialists at preventing damp rising from the ground, stopping lateral damp from below the ground, preventing rain penetration, wherever it is from and controlling high humidity (condensation). We also specialise at treating woodworm and eradicating both dry rot and wet rot, including, carrying out all necessary reinstatement.
Whatever the problem, we have the solution and expertise to cure it. Dampbusters has over 30 years experience within the field of wet and dry rot treatments and have an excellent track record of success. Dampbusters services are covered by a 30-year insurance-backed guarantee meaning that your property is future-proofed against rot.
Whatever the problem, we have the solution and expertise to cure it. Dampbusters has over 30 years experience within the field of wet and dry rot treatments and have an excellent track record of success. Dampbusters services are covered by a 30-year insurance-backed guarantee meaning that your property is future-proofed against rot.
Services
Needed when your property is or has been flooded due to water ingress or is likely to flood in the near future because of the nature of below ground structures. Traditional tanking systems are a great way to create a habitable living area such as a gym, bedroom or the ultimate up to date man cave! Tanking is cementitious slurry which is sandwiched between a number of waterproof render coats, creating a waterproof tight structure.
Dry rot is a wood destroying fungus which can leave timber dry and crumbled causing severe structural damage. Signs to look for are an earthy smell, red dust spores and orange fungus. Dry rot is a fungus that once it enters your home can cause serious damage to your timbers and can affect the structural integrity of your home.
Usually completed using both a cavity drain membrane and sump and pump system; to stop and control water ingress and general dampness within the cellar or basement area of a property.
Our basement or cellar conversion service includes a complete damp and water ingress proofing solution, including professional fitting of cavity drain membranes; a heavily studded polyethylene sheets which are impervious to water and damp, and in areas prone to flooding; instillation of sump and pump systems to remove ground water.Cavity drain membranes do not allow pressure to build up against the internal construction.
Our basement or cellar conversion service includes a complete damp and water ingress proofing solution, including professional fitting of cavity drain membranes; a heavily studded polyethylene sheets which are impervious to water and damp, and in areas prone to flooding; instillation of sump and pump systems to remove ground water.Cavity drain membranes do not allow pressure to build up against the internal construction.
Woodworm is a description commonly used to describe the numerous species of wood boring insects found in the UK. The more frequently found species are the common furniture beetle, deathwatch beetle and weevil family. In most situations homeowners are not aware that they have a woodworm problem. Most cases are found when the owner is selling a property and the surveyor finds evidence of woodworm.
