Damp Proofing in Inverness & the Highlands
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Treating Damp in Walls & Floors
Damp shows up as tide marks on walls, flaking plaster, a musty smell or mould in corners. Left alone, it can spoil decoration, rot skirting boards and timber floors, and make rooms feel cold. The first job is working out where the moisture is coming from, because the treatment depends on the cause.
Rising damp is moisture drawn up from the ground into the base of a wall, usually where the damp-proof course has failed or was never fitted. Penetrating damp is water getting in sideways through the wall itself. Where walls sit below ground level, such as in a cellar, tanking can be applied to hold water back.
We carry out damp proofing across Inverness, the Great Glen and Fort William. You get a FREE, no-obligation quote and a plain explanation of what is causing the damp in your walls or floors, what is needed to treat it and what the work will involve.
- The Cause of the Damp Identified
- Treatment Matched to the Problem
- Walls & Floors Covered
- A FREE, No-Obligation Quote
Damp Proofing Treatments Included
Everything below is part of the work, so you know exactly what your damp proofing covers before anything is booked.
- Inspection of Affected Walls & Floors
- Diagnosis of Rising or Penetrating Damp
- New Damp-Proof Course Where Needed
- Removal of Salt-Damaged Plaster
- Tanking for Below-Ground Walls
- Walls Prepared for Replastering
Why Choose Us for Damp Proofing
What you can expect when you choose Caledonian Roofing and Building for damp proofing.
Plain Answers on Damp
We explain what type of damp you have and why it is happening, so you understand the treatment before work starts.
Treatment That Fits the Cause
Rising and penetrating damp need different solutions, and you only pay for the work your walls or floors actually need.
One Person, Start to Finish
As a sole trader, the person who diagnoses the damp is the person who treats it.
Working Across the Highlands
We carry out damp proofing from Inverness down the Great Glen to Fort William.
FREE, No-Obligation Quotes
You get a clear price before anything is booked, and asking for a quote never commits you to going ahead.
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Got a Damp Problem? Get a FREE Quote
FREE, no-obligation quotes from Inverness to Fort William.
Damp Treatment Costs, Explained
Every job is priced on what it involves, and you get a FREE, no-obligation quote before anything is booked.
- FREE, No-Obligation Quote
- Price Agreed Before Work Is Booked
- No Commitment to Go Ahead
- Quoted by the Person Who Does the Work
Type of Damp
Rising damp, penetrating damp and below-ground walls each call for a different treatment and amount of work.
Length of Wall Affected
A damp-proof course is priced along the run of wall being treated, so more affected wall means more work.
Plaster to Remove
How much damaged plaster needs stripping back affects both the labour and the making good afterwards.
Tanking Required
Cellars and walls below ground need tanking, which adds materials and time compared with a standard treatment.
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Damp Proofing Across the Highlands
From Inverness at the top of Loch Ness down the Great Glen to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. Not sure if your property is covered? Call with your postcode.
- Inverness
- Drumnadrochit
- Fort Augustus
- Invergarry
- Spean Bridge
- Fort William
Tracing & Treating Damp
- Step 1
Finding the Cause
The affected walls and floors are inspected to establish whether the damp is rising from the ground or coming through the wall.
- Step 2
Preparing the Area
Damp, salt-damaged plaster is removed back to the masonry so the treatment can reach the wall and the extent of the problem is clear.
- Step 3
Treating the Damp
A damp-proof course is installed for rising damp, or tanking is applied to walls below ground, depending on what the inspection found.
- Step 4
Making Good
The treated walls are prepared for finishing. We review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.
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Damp Proofing FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people ask most often about damp proofing in the Highlands. If yours is not here, call and ask.
How Can I Tell Rising Damp from Penetrating Damp?
What Is a Damp-Proof Course?
Why Does Damp Plaster Need to Be Removed?
What Is Tanking Used For?
Can Damp Affect a Solid Floor?
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