What this work involves
Record location, timing and conditions. Distinguish possible leakage, condensation and building-related causes.
- Investigation and measurements
- Source correction
- Drying and finish repairs
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Compare local repair with replacement using the actual material condition.
Decide this before construction
Dismantle retained elements only with an agreed recording and storage plan. Take final bespoke measurements after assessing the adjoining substrate.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep colour and finishing-system records for each element. Also note which older surfaces require gentle cleaning under the applicable care instructions.
How to review the result
Review junctions against the detail sheet. Check that retained doors move freely and new layers do not obstruct hardware, hinges or ventilation provisions.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on investigation scope, cause, access and reinstatement. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for damp investigation & treatment. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging damp investigation & treatment?
Address the moisture source first. New paint or cladding does not replace a supported diagnosis.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.