Welcome to ACTIVE Damp Solutions
Damp & Water Proofing
Rising damp occurs when ground water travels up in a capillary action through porous building materials such as sandstone, brick and mortar, much the same way that oil travels upwards through the wick of a lamp.
The height of the rise is typically around 1 meter high and very rarely rises above 1.5m.
Rising damp can generally be identified by a characteristic "tide mark" on the lower section of affected walls or bubbling/flaking paint.
Penetrating damp is typically caused by water leaking through the building structure.
Water penetration is through horizontal and vertical movement rather than by travelling upwards like rising damp.
Penetrating damp often shows up through damp patches on walls, ceilings or floors, which may darken when it rains.
Condensation & Black Mould Control
The main cause is due to poor ventilation & insufficient heating arrangements, where an accumulation of moisture gathers within the property & starts causing black or green mould growth on the coldest surfaces, with spores becoming visible on walls, ceilings, clothing & furnishings.
You may also notice water droplets on the windows, sills, walls and ceilings, as well as unpleasant, musty smells developing which can be harmful to health.
Our specialist team will provide a number of different solutions to remove the damp air & supply the property with a constant flow of fresh, filtered air and create atmospheres where condensation and mould cannot exist.
Renovations & General Building Works
As well as the specialist service’s that we provide, we also carry out full basement conversions, property renovations, refurbishments, conversions and general property maintenance.
We also provide our specialist damp services as well as property maintenance and building works to many property management letting and estate agents throughout the south coast.
About Us
Here at ACTIVE we provide a number of specialist service’s and solutions to both private domestic home owners and landlords, as well as large commercial clients, including general building firms, property management companies and letting and estate agents.
All of our service’s are provided to the highest standards of quality, from the client’s initial enquiry, right through to after-sales care. With a huge portfolio of excellent client references & recommendations.
Our surveys & quotations are carried out, prepared & presented by fully experienced damp & remedial surveyors. Showing all proposed works with detailed specifications and quotations.