Choosing the Right Specialist Company to Treat Rising Dampness
Rising damp in your property is nightmarish enough, but when confronted with such a large number of remedial damp proofing companies to choose from, and undoubtedly a diverse range of solutions and prices, how can you be sure of choosing the right damp specialist to solve your rising damp problem?
The Company
How long have the company been trading? If they have a long history of rising damp treatment work they should be rather good at it. Do they have case studies and customer reviews you can see? Reputation says a lot in business. How did you hear about them?
The Survey
Nobody can diagnose rising damp without seeing your property, so if you've been quoted for remedial works over the phone, be wary! A full damp survey will need to be carried out in your home.
When the damp surveyor arrives, he or she should tell you what they're looking for, carry out the damp inspection, and communicate what results they've found, giving you an indication of the problem, before preparing a full written report for you. It may be that there is no issue of rising damp in Brisbane at all! Ask them how they have discounted other possible causes of damp such as: Condensation & Black Mould caused by high humidity levels, Penetrating Dampness, high external ground levels bridging the damp proof course, guttering and downpipe leaks and even the dog peeing against the wall!
The Work
Understand fully what work is going to take place. Workmen are likely to need to access the inside of your home. Will they be using any hazardous damp proofing chemicals? Will they be making good any invasive work or will you need to budget for a third party to finish and decorate? Make sure you know exactly what you're paying for.
The Service
Once your reputable damp company has treated your property and guaranteed it, they're still there to answer any queries. If they've worked properly, your rising damp will be cured, and you'll never need to use that guarantee.
