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Damp Proofing for Brighton and Hove
Sussex Property Services Ltd we specialise in damp and timber treatment for the eradication of Penetrating and Rising Damp.
We pride ourselves on our reputation for offering customers a profesional quality services.
We take care of every aspect of your repair from a free survey/quotation and advice in the beginning, permanent guaranteed eradication of your Damp and quality restoration of your plastering, rendering and brickwork.
We can provide these services in Brighton & Hove and all surrounding areas. Please take a look around our site using the menu options above.
For an obligation free Damp and Timber Survey of your property please do not hesitate to call us on 01273 276636 anytime or alternatively please submit the contact form.
Rising Damp
Rising damp in buildings may be defined as the vertical flow of water up through a permeable wall structure, the water being derived from ground water. The water rises through the pores (capillaries) in the masonary by a process loosely termed "capillarity." In other words the masonry acts like a wick The common causes are deterioration due to age and bridging of a damp course with internal concrete floors, renders or external paths and earth levels (a damp course is specifically designed to avoid the possibility of rising damp- it is built of a matter of course in all new buildings).
If your house does have a problem (something we will discuss later) then it can cause the following symptons:
