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How much does damp proofing cost in Hull?
In short: It depends almost entirely on the cause: clearing a gutter or lowering a path costs far less than a new damp-proof course with replastering, and many damp problems turn out to need the cheaper fix. We give a written quote after a £119 survey, and the £119 is deducted from the cost if you go ahead.
Why there is no single price
“Damp proofing” covers very different jobs. Penetrating damp might need a downpipe replaced or a wall repointed. Condensation might need an extractor fan or trickle vents. Rising damp needs a chemical damp-proof course injected along the wall, the contaminated plaster hacked off and salt-resistant replastering. A cellar needs tanking or a membrane system. The price follows the cause, which is why we survey first.
What affects the cost of rising damp treatment
- The length of wall that needs a new damp-proof course.
- Wall thickness and construction.
- How high the plaster needs to come off, and how much replastering follows.
- Making good around sockets, radiators and fittings, and whether you want us to decorate.
- Access: furniture and fitted units along the wall.
What affects the cost of other treatments
- Penetrating damp: the repair itself (repointing, render repairs, gutter and downpipe work), scaffolding or access, and any replastering inside.
- Condensation: which ventilation the house actually needs, from a single extractor fan to a positive input ventilation unit, and the making good around it.
- Cellar tanking: the size of the cellar, how wet it is and whether a membrane system with a sump pump is needed.
Hidden costs to ask about
Ask whether a quote includes replastering, making good and decorating, or only the treatment. Damp work that leaves bare walls means paying a separate plasterer and decorator afterwards. Our quotes cover the whole job, because we do that work ourselves.
Guarantees
Our damp-proof course injection is guaranteed for 30 years and the replastering done with it for 10 years. Tanking and membrane systems and water-repellent treatments carry 10 years, and penetrating damp repairs, condensation installations and mould treatment 2 years. See the full guarantee terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does damp proofing cost in Hull: FAQs.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
Not for treatment, because the price depends on the cause, and that needs a survey. We can confirm the survey price (£119) straight away.
Is damp proofing cheaper if I do the plastering myself?
The treatment price is separate from the replastering in our quote, so we can price either way, but salt-resistant replastering has to be done properly for the treatment to work.
Do I get the £119 back if I go ahead?
Yes. If you accept our quote for treatment, the £119 survey fee is deducted from the cost of the work.
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