DAMP PROOFING IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND
At Wise Property Care we provide professional damp proofing, timber treatments for rot and woodworm, and related specialist damp solutions across Central Scotland. Our Central Scotland office covers all of the Central Belt including Falkirk, Stirling, Livingston, Bathgate and the surrounding areas. No matter where you are in Scotland, Wise Property Care has a local branch near you, available for professional damp surveys and treatments for both residential and commercial customers.
Wise Property Care is 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.
Our specialist structural waterproofing division Wise Basement Systems also operates in Central Scotland, meaning that our industry backed waterproofing solutions are available for residential and commercial basements and cellars in Falkirk, Stirling and the surround areas.
Click below to read more about the services we offer across the Central Belt:
PROPERTY SURVEYS AND TREATMENTS IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND
Our Central Scotland team will be able to survey, identify and provide treatment for all of the following property issues:
We have local teams of surveyors and technicians on hand and ready to take your call. If you need any of the above problems fixed do not hesitate to call Wise Property care today to speak to our expert team. You can also request a survey online, our Central Scotland team will get in touch with you at a time of your convenience.
DAMP SURVEY
A damp survey is a specific type of survey where a damp surveyor will inspect a property for suspect signs of damp.
Our qualified damp surveyors will:
- Identify type of damp – Our surveyor will investigate the signs of damp problems in property and identify the type of damp that is present.
- Cause of damp – The surveyor will inspect the property both internally and externally to determine the source of moisture that is causing the damp problem to occur.
- Timber decay – Inspect the building’s structure and establish if the damp has resulted in dry rot or wet rot.
- Woodworm – Damp timber is the ideal location for woodworm beetles to lay their eggs. If there is, the surveyor will be able to identify any signs of a woodworm infestation.
- Treatment plan – Following the damp survey, our surveyor will provide a detailed written damp report, highlighting any problems found in the property. If necessary, the report will include a proposed treatment plan specifically tailored to your property.
PENETRATING DAMP TREATMENT
One of the common causes of damp identified in a damp survey is penetrating damp. Penetrating damp occurs when moisture finds a way from the outside to the inside of a property, normally due to a property defect. Central Scotland sees its fair share of rainfall, and penetrating damp can be more noticeable after heavy periods of rain. Our damp surveyors can treat penetrating damp in your property by:
- Finding and eliminating the source of moisture ingress, causing penetrating damp to occur
- Masonry protection cream to help brickwork repel wind driven rain and prevent water ingress.
- Drying out the affected area, so re plastering can begin, and any rotten timber replaced
- If necessary, apply a masonry protection cream to help brickwork repel wind driven rain and prevent water ingress
RISING DAMP TREATMENT
Rising damp is treated by ensuring there is an effective damp proof course in place that will prevent moisture from below ground level entering your property. The most effective and economical way to treat rising damp is with a damp proofing injection cream. This will ensure the walls in your home are no longer affected by moisture ingress, and return to their natural dry state.
It is important to emphasise that rising damp is often confused with other forms of damp that have similar symptoms. That’s why before any rising damp treatment can go ahead it is important that rising damp is confirmed by a professional damp surveyor. Misdiagnosis could lead to incorrect treatments that are complicated, and potentially expensive to resolve.
CONDENSATION SOLUTIONS
As condensation is caused by excess moisture, there are steps you can take yourself to try to reduce condensation symptoms. Open windows as much as possible in rooms where excess moisture is created. This tends to be kitchens and bathrooms due to cooking and showering. If you dry your clothes inside, you may experience issues with condensation in this area of the home also.
Not every condensation issue can be resolved with these simple steps. A persistent problem with condensation may require professional ventilation solutions. Solutions include:
- Thermal plastering
- PIV units
- Air quality monitors
WOODWORM TREATMENT
If a woodworm infestation is isolated to a single piece of furniture, you can consider trying to treat it yourself with a woodworm killer product. However, if you are unsure if woodworm has spread to other areas of your property, we would recommend considering professional woodworm treatment. A woodworm specialist will be able to:
- Determine if the infestation is still active, and how far it has spread around a property
- Identify the type of woodworm present in the property, and create a tailored treatment plan specifically to that woodworm species.
- Where possible, repair current timbers, or if necessary replace the weakened timbers with new timber
DRY AND WET ROT
If your property in Central Scotland is affected by dry or wet rot, it is strongly recommend you seek treatment as soon as possible. Wood rot is one of the most serious issues that can happen to a property, and can lead to a property becoming structurally unsound. Therefore, the sooner you treat it, the easier it is to minimise both the damage and cost of repairs. A professional damp and timber surveyor will:
- Establish if wet or dry rot is present in a property, and create a treatment plan depending on the type of rot present.
- If rot is identified, the surveyor will determine how far the infestation has spread
- Remove the source of moisture that is allowing dry or wet rot to occur
- Restore affected timber, and remove all decayed timber and replace with pre treated timber.
- Apply a fungicidal treatment to nearby timber to prevent the rot spreading
CONTACT OUR CENTRAL SCOTLAND OFFICE
With local surveyors and repair teams based throughout the area, you can call our Central Scotland team to speak to them about any property problems you may have. Alternatively, use the form below.
