Rising damp describes ground moisture travelling upwards through porous brick, stone or masonry by capillary action. It can leave low-level staining, white salt deposits, degraded plaster and affected skirting boards, but those signs can also have other causes. A focused damp assessment is therefore the starting point for Putney homeowners. This is particularly important in SW15 properties with older or solid-wall construction, where wall finishes and moisture movement should be considered as a whole. Damplast assesses the affected walls and the likely source of moisture, then recommends suitable measures such as a chemical damp proof course, membrane or tanking system. Once the source has been addressed, we can remove compromised finishes and replaster the area to help return the room to a sound, decoration-ready condition.
