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Damp Proofing by Revive Roofing & Repairs in Stirling
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Damp Proofing in Stirling

Family run and fully insured with over 20 years' experience, we trace damp to its real cause, fix the source and replaster, with a free survey and written quote.

  • Over 20 Years' Experience
  • Family Run & Fully Insured
  • Free Quotes & Surveys
  • 24 Hour Emergency Service
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Damp Proofing

Damp Proofing and Damp Source Repairs

Damp proofing deals with tide marks, peeling paint, blown plaster and musty smells, but the right fix depends on the cause: rising damp from the ground, penetrating damp from rain getting in, or condensation inside. An injected damp proof course is the right call only for genuine rising damp. Where a gutter, chimney, flashing or pointing is letting water in, that is repaired first.

  • Outside checked first: ground levels, gutters, pointing, chimney and roof
  • Damp proof course injected only where rising damp is confirmed
  • Salt-damaged plaster replaced with a damp-suitable mix
  • Ventilation and heating advice where condensation is the cause
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Damp Proofing on a home near Stirling

Over 20 yearsfamily run, fully insured

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Damp Proofing

Damp Proofing work by Revive Roofing & Repairs
Over 20 years

A family run company with over 20 years' experience

You deal directly with the family that runs the business, from the free survey to the final review of the completed work.

Roofers who trace leaks

A lot of the damp we are called about begins above the wall, and as roofers we repair the flashing, stack or gutter ourselves instead of only treating the plaster inside.

Cause first, treatment second

We only recommend an injected damp proof course where the evidence shows genuine rising damp, so you never pay for chemicals that cannot solve the problem.

Experience with older walls

Over 20 years' experience in home improvements means we know which solid stone and older brick walls need a softer, breathable plaster rather than a hard modern mix.

Free survey, separate pricing

The survey is free, your written quote lists outside repairs and inside work as separate lines, and every part of the job is fully insured.

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What’s Included

What Our Damp Proofing Service Includes

  • Investigation to find the source of the damp
  • Injected damp proof course where it is needed
  • Salt-damaged plaster stripped back
  • Replastering with a damp-suitable plaster
  • Repairs to the roof, chimney or guttering
  • Advice on ventilation for condensation
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Our Work

Our Damp Proofing Work

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When To Call Us

Signs You Need Damp Proofing

The signs homeowners most often notice before they contact us about this work.

Tide marks low on the wall

A stained band along the bottom of a ground-floor wall, often with salts blooming through the paint, can point to rising damp.

Damp patches upstairs

Wet patches high on a wall or around a chimney breast usually mean water is getting in from the roof, stack or guttering above.

Black mould in corners

Mould on cold corners, window reveals and behind furniture is usually condensation, which needs airflow and heating rather than a damp course.

Plaster crumbling or blown

Plaster that sounds hollow, bubbles or turns to powder has usually been soaked and salted, and needs replacing once the cause is fixed.

Pricing

Damp Proofing Costs

Every roof is different, so we price yours after a free survey. These are the factors that move the figure most for this kind of work.

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What is causing the damp

Fixing a leaking gutter costs far less than treating a full run of wall for rising damp, so the cause shapes the whole price.

02

Length of wall affected

The more wall that needs injecting and replastering, the more time and material the job takes.

03

Plaster and wall type

Solid stone, brick and cavity walls each need a different approach, and older walls may need a softer, breathable plaster.

04

Outside repairs needed

Work on the roof, chimney or guttering to stop water getting in is priced as part of the job, along with any access it needs.

How It Works

How Our Damp Proofing Service Works

Step 1

Trace the cause

We look at where the damp sits on the wall, then check outside at ground levels, guttering, downpipes, pointing, the chimney and the roof above.

Step 2

Fix the source

Any external defect letting water in is repaired first, such as a leaking gutter, cracked flaunching, failed lead flashing or open joints in the stonework.

Step 3

Inject and strip

When the evidence shows true rising damp, a damp proof course is injected into the wall and the plaster damaged by salts is stripped back.

Step 4

Replaster and review

The wall is replastered with a plaster suited to damp conditions and we explain how long it needs to dry. At the end of the job we review the completed work with you on site and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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FAQs

Damp Proofing FAQs

How do I know if I have rising damp?

Genuine rising damp usually leaves a stained band no higher than about a metre on a ground-floor wall, often with white salts and crumbling plaster. Damp higher up, around windows or on upstairs walls is almost never rising damp. Because the signs overlap with other causes, we check the outside of the house before deciding what you have.

Is all damp rising damp?

No, and it is worth being wary of anyone who says otherwise. A lot of the damp we see comes from rain getting in through the roof, chimney, guttering or pointing, or from condensation inside. Those need the leak fixed or the ventilation improved. A damp proof course only helps with genuine rising damp, so we only recommend one where that is the cause.

How long does damp proofing take?

Injecting a damp proof course and replastering a room usually takes a few days, but outside repairs may need doing first. After replastering, the wall needs time to dry out before you decorate, which can be several weeks for a solid wall. We give you a clear idea of timescales once we know the cause.

What affects the cost of damp proofing?

Mainly the cause. A leaking gutter or failed flashing is a smaller job than injecting a damp course along several walls and replastering them. The length of wall, how it is built, how much plaster needs stripping and any outside repairs all play a part. The quote lists the external repairs and the internal work as separate lines, which lets you compare them.

What do I do to get a price for damp proofing?

Ring us, or use the quote form to describe which rooms and walls are affected. We come out and look at the affected walls and the outside of the house first, work out the likely cause, then give you a written quote for the work that will actually deal with it. The survey and the quote are both free.
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