Rising damp
Moisture near the base of a wall, salts and damaged plaster can suggest moisture from the ground. We check the surrounding levels and other possible sources before choosing a treatment.
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DAMP WALLS
Damp surveys and treatment in Alicante & Elda
Mould, salts or peeling paint?
Does the damp return after repainting? Rising damp, rain penetration and condensation need different responses. We investigate the pattern before proposing treatment for your home on the Alicante coast or in the Vinalopó area.
Initial guidance from photos is free. An on-site technical visit costs €85 including VAT, booked and paid in advance. The full €85 is credited if we carry out the subsequent work.
- Accessible inside and outside faces of the wall
- The pattern and height of damp and salts
- Rainfall, ventilation and plumbing history
Understanding the problem
A damp patch is a symptom, not a diagnosis
Tell us when it appears, whether it changes after rain and what has already been tried. That history matters as much as the visible stain.
Penetrating damp
Adjacent ground, planters, façades and roof details can let water into the wall. The visible patch may be away from the entry point.
Condensation and mould
Cold surfaces and moisture in the indoor air can contribute. Painting over a patch does not establish whether condensation, a leak or both are involved.
Leaks from installations
A localised patch may come from plumbing. If specialist pipe testing is needed, that is a separate check rather than an assumed part of the visit.
Inspection on site
Comparative readings, checked against the building
We compare points and heights on similar materials and look at accessible surroundings, joints and previous repairs. A meter reading alone does not prove rising damp.
- Accessible inside and outside faces of the wall
- The pattern and height of damp and salts
- Rainfall, ventilation and plumbing history
- Likely causes and any checks still needed
One meter reading cannot establish the cause. We compare the readings with the visible pattern, surroundings and history of the problem.
How we distinguish possible causes →From inspection to repairFrom inspection to repair
Initial guidance from photos is free. An on-site technical visit costs €85 including VAT, booked and paid in advance. The full €85 is credited if we carry out the subsequent work.
- 01
Initial enquiry
Photos, town and history help us decide if the issue is within scope.
- 02
On-site inspection
Inspect accessible areas and use comparative readings where useful.
- 03
Agreed proposal
Define preparation, treatment, finishing and any separate checks before work is agreed.
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Execution and handover
Carry out the accepted scope and explain the relevant maintenance.
Service area
Elda · Petrer · Vinalopó · Alicante and listed surrounding towns
We travel to the property by prior arrangement. Confirm the location before booking.
Service area →Common questions
Before arranging repairs
Is this a full building survey?
No. It is a focused visit for damp and waterproofing issues. A structural survey, purchase survey or expert report needs a separately agreed professional scope.
Can you decide from photos?
Photos help us assess whether the case fits. Several possible causes usually require inspection and comparison on site.
Will new plaster stop the damp?
Only repairing the finish may hide the symptom. The water source, drying conditions and compatible repair of the substrate need to be considered together.
Contact
Start with photos, the location and what happens
We check whether the issue is within our scope and whether a visit would help. Sending a message does not book or charge for a visit.
Send the town and photos in writing. We will agree the language of the visit before booking.