Damp! How to Choose the Right Specialist Company

When confronted with such a large number of remedial damp proofing companies to choose from but rising damp in your property is nightmarish enough. How can you be sure of choosing the right damp specialist to solve your rising damp problem undoubtedly from a diverse range of solutions and prices?

When it comes to both diagnosing your damp problem and quoting for the remedial work the most important thing to remember is to get more than one opinion. You have put together some guidelines to help you know what questions you should be asking to make sure you choose the right specialist remedial rising damp treatment company who can solve your rising damp for good.

The Company

How long have the company been trading? Are they members of trade bodies the BWPDA (British Wood Preserving and Damp-Proofing Association) and/or the PCA (Property Care Association)? If they have a long history of remedial damp-proofing 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 Work

What work is going to take place understand fully. The inside of your home are needed to be accesses by workmen. Will any hazardous damp proofing chemicals be used? Will you need to budget for a third party to finish and decorate or will they be making good any invasive work? Make sure you know exactly what you're paying for. These companies can also help you with mould prevention.

The Guarantee

Not worth the paper it's written on? If your damp company is reputable, they'll have no problem in guaranteeing their remedial work as standard. How long is acceptable for a damp proof guarantee on expensive works? Two years? Five? Ten? How about Thirty? Is an insurance-backed guarantee offered from GPI (Guarantee Protection Insurance), and if not, why not? Make sure your guarantee is worth the paper it is written on.

The Service

They’re still there to answer any queries once your reputable damp company has treated your property and guaranteed it. Your rising damp will be cured if they've worked properly and you'll never need to use that guarantee.