Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd Services
The services offer our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd in conjunction with our experienced survey techniques. We can identify your dampness, dry rot, woodworm and mould issues. You will receive a full and detailed dampness and rot survey report with professional and proven methods. We will also give you a proposal with a solution to your problems.
How Can We Help?
Do you have condensation?
Condensation is the accumulation of moisture from warm vapour contacting cold surfaces in the property. It is often confused with dampness. Have you ever breathed on a mirror as a child? Our clients typically report black mould spots on external walls, ceilings, and around windows and doors. They also notice a musty smell in wardrobes and drawers.
Our skilled dampness and rot survey methods will pinpoint the cause of condensation and mould growth. ‘Dampness & Rot’ will then offer an affordable solution to address the problem.
Do you need damp proofing?
Our clients are mostly unaware of a significant dampness issue in their property. If the dampness issue has been prolonged and subsequently affected the internal wall fabric, damp proofing is required.
A home report can flag up the presence of rising dampness or penetrating dampness. We are at that point called in to provide a professional treatment.
Our dampness and rot treatments are economical. It will also satisfy the home report surveyor.
Do you have dry rot?
Dry rot, or ‘Serpula Lacrymans’, is a fungal wood decay. As shown, the timber beam has been severely damaged due to dry rot. The beam was so damaged that we replaced it using our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd’, which included both structural and chemical treatments.
The client reported red-rusty powder on the window sill and top of the skirting boards. This was enough for us to suspect dry rot. These spores are a key characteristic of dry rot. We then arranged an on-site visit to the Glasgow property. Our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd’ rot survey confirmed dry rot and provided an affordable treatment.
Do you have rising damp?
Rising damp is commonly found on the ground floor of properties in and around Glasgow, Edinburgh and everywhere in between. However, rising damp can show on your wall in three main characteristics. White fluffy salt formations.
A visible tide mark. Flaking plaster are the most common reports from our clients when they initially make contact.
Our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd’ rising damp survey techniques will determine not only the cause but an economical solution.
Do you need waterproofing?
If you have a basement, our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd’ waterproofing techniques are for you.
The picture shown highlights our waterproofing system being utilised under a road in Glasgow. This case was particularly challenging due to the rain water ingress from a main road above this basement. Water ingress at this level can be managed with our experience, such as installing a waterproofing management system.
Once our client accepted our ‘DampRot.com Systems’ waterproofing proposal, they were able to use this unexpected space below their property.
Do you have wet rot?
Wet rot comes in different forms. Our ‘Dampness & Rot (Glasgow) Ltd’ survey identifies the type and treatment needed.
Wet rot is a wood-decaying fungus. In Glasgow, rain often lasts longer than expected, and small defects let rainwater in. Leaking pipes are another common cause. The client discovered rotting timber after removing the kitchen floor.
We quickly applied our survey techniques, provided the report, and offered an economical solution, allowing the client to sell the property.
Do you have woodworm?
A wood boring insect infestation can prevent the sale of your house, if found by a home report surveyor. It can also cause structural damage and is a major concern for mortgage lenders.
Woodworm as its commonly known as should be professionally surveyed and the correct species identified to determine the appropriate treatment. The two main species in and around Glasgow and Edinburgh are the common furniture beetle and the wood boring weevil. There is even a species called the ‘death watch’ beetle.
Our ‘DampRot.com Systems’ survey techniques will identify the woodworm species. We will then propose an economical treatment that will stop the woodworm infestation spreading to other parts of your property.
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