DAMP PROOFING IN ABERDEEN
Are you struggling with damp, rot or woodworm in your Aberdeen property? Wise Property Care are property preservation specialists, providing damp proofing in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. Our Aberdeen office covers all areas surrounding Aberdeen including Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and most of the North East.
Wise Property Care are rated and approved by Which? Trusted Traders, Trust Mark, Safe Contractor, Constructionline and the Property Care Association (PCA) and have been delivering excellent damp proofing, dry rot, wet rot and woodworm treatments with long-term guarantees for more than 20 years.
Learn more about the services we offer in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland from the list below:
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PROPERTY SURVEYS AND TREATMENTS IN ABERDEEN
Our Aberdeen team are able to survey, identify and provide treatment for a variety of property problems:
We have local teams of surveyors and technicians on hand and ready to take your call. If you require damp proofing in Aberdeen, or any of the above problems fixed do not hesitate to call Wise Property Care.
Treatments and repairs that Wise Property Care implement are typically covered by our Wise Property Repair guarantee. This real and meaningful guarantee offers complete peace of mind to our customers for years to come.
DAMP SURVEY IN ABERDEEN
Wise Property Care offers damp surveys in Aberdeen and its surrounding areas for both residential and commercial properties. You can expect the following from a damp survey in your property:
- The survey will begin with the damp surveyor inspecting the outside of the property for any property defects or signs of damp. This includes a visual inspection of the roof from ground level, brickwork, existing damp proof course, and any high ground levels that may cause damp problems.
- The surveyor will inspect the inside of the property, using a range of tools to calculate internal readings such as humidity, temperature and dew point.
- The surveyor will look for other related issues such as dry rot, wet rot, woodworm, or structural issues.
- Following the damp survey, the surveyor will send you a detailed damp report. The report will highlight any issues found, and if necessary, recommended treatments.
CONDENSATION
If you are based in Aberdeen or its surrounding areas, there is a good chance that you are used to cold weather. According to the Met Office, Aberdeen is the coldest city on average in the UK. The average daily temperature in Aberdeen from December to February is 3.9 degrees. Braemar in Aberdeenshire also equalled the coldest ever temperature recorded in the UK where it reached -27.2 degrees.
Condensation problems tend to be more common in winter when the weather is colder. Colder weather means people are less likely to open windows, or dry clothes outdoors. This can lead to excess moisture in a property which isn’t able to escape, and instead settles on cold walls and ceilings and causes condensation. If you are suffering from a condensation issue, you can try some of the following steps to reduce your symptoms:
- Open windows as much as possible, especially when cooking or showering.
- Where possible, dry clothes outside or in a tumble dryer. If this is not possible, dry clothes in a room with the door closed and window open.
- Keep lids on pots and pans when cooking, and use extractor fans.
The above steps may not be enough to alleviate your condensation issues. If you feel you require professional help, our damp surveyors are available to offer professional advice, and offer solutions such as thermal plastering,
RISING DAMP TREATMENT
Rising damp can be confused with penetrating damp and condensation, as they have similar symptoms, such as damp patches. The main difference is penetrating damp can happen anywhere in a property whereas rising damp can only occur on the ground floor of a property. This is because rising damp is moisture coming from below ground level, and can only reach 1 metre above the skirting board. This occurs through capillary action.
The main cause of rising damp is a broken or bridged damp proof course. Therefore, rising damp treatment involves repairing or replacing the damp proof course in the property. This is normally through a damp proofing injection cream, which is injected into holes in the mortar course, forming a waterproof barrier.
PENETRATING DAMP TREATMENT
Penetrating damp occurs when water enters a property, so our surveyors will begin treatment by establishing the source of moisture. This will occur in a damp survey, where the surveyor examines any suspected moisture entry points. Once the entry point has been established, the source will be eliminated to ensure water can no longer enter the property. Once the affected area has dried out, it can then be re plastered and rotten timber can be replaced. For external defects, our surveyors can apply a masonry protection cream, a waterproofing solution that will stop moisture getting through bricks.
WOODWORM TREATMENT
Before treating woodworm, you must establish what type of woodworm is in your property as treatment will vary depending on the type. A woodworm specialist will be able to identify the woodworm species. The Common Furniture Beetle can be treated using a Permethrin-based woodworm treatment. Our woodworm specialists will establish the extent of a woodworm infestation and will apply the treatment via brush, dip, or spray on all the affected wood.
TREATING DRY AND WET ROT
Treating dry rot or wet both begin by removing the moisture source that allowed its rot spores to thrive. All wood that has decayed from dry rot will be removed and replaced by pre-treated timber. If structural timbers and brickwork are affected by the dry rot fungus then a fungicidal paste, spray or injection is applied to form a protective chemical barrier.
When treating wet rot, the next step after drying the timber is to apply a wet rot fungicide via spray, paste or injection. The fungicide will eliminate traces of wet rot and protect the timber from further infection. Any timber that has been damaged beyond repair will be replaced by pre treated timber.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
Our specialist structural waterproofing division, Wise Basement Systems are experts at installing waterproofing systems to keep any underground space dry. From modern basement waterproofing systems to more traditional methods such as basement tanking, the waterproofing experts at Wise Basement Systems will figure out the best solution for you. For more information on waterproofing visit some of our web pages below:
CONTACT OUR ABERDEEN OFFICE
If you require damp proofing in Aberdeen, then look no further. Our Aberdeen branch serves most of North-East Scotland including: Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and most of the North East.
With local surveyors and repair teams based throughout the area, you can contact our Aberdeen team to speak to them about any property problems you may have by calling us today or using the form below.
