Rising damp guide
How Much Does Rising Damp Treatment Cost?
The cost can range from a modest correction to ground levels or plaster through to a larger treatment involving several rooms. The diagnosis controls the job, so headline prices are often misleading.
Length and thickness of wall
A short internal partition is a very different job from several long, thick external walls. Wall construction affects drilling, material quantities and drying.
Plaster can be a large part of the work
Removing skirting, hacking off salt-contaminated plaster, replastering and later redecoration can cost as much as or more than the DPC operation itself.
Access and hidden problems
Kitchen units, radiators, fitted furniture and floors can complicate access. Timber damage, cavity debris or leaking services can also change the scope once exposed.
Compare specifications, not just totals
Two quotes are difficult to compare if one includes replastering and another only includes injection. Ask each contractor to state what is being treated and what is excluded.
Want somebody local to look at it?
If you would rather have the damp investigated in person, you can use our help page to describe the problem and decide what sort of specialist you need.