How common is genuine rising damp?

In our field experience, far less common than industry marketing implies. When we survey properties diagnosed with rising damp elsewhere, the true cause is often something else entirely.

Do I really need to inject a chemical DPC?

Only where the diagnosis is genuinely rising damp and the existing DPC has failed. If the cause is something else, injection resolves nothing.

How is rising damp confirmed?

Through a moisture profile that reduces with height above ground level, combined with salt-band and environmental evidence. Ideally validated by gravimetric analysis of core samples.

What does treatment cost if it is needed?

Typical injection DPC works in Kent run from £1,500 to £5,000 depending on wall length. Our reports include indicative costs so you can budget realistically.

Rising Damp

Rising Damp Survey in Kent

True rising damp is far rarer than the industry suggests — most 'rising damp' turns out to be condensation, bridging, plumbing leaks or high external ground levels. Our Kent rising damp surveys use profile moisture measurement and, where useful, gravimetric sampling to determine whether the defect is actually rising damp at all.

What Your Survey Includes

Vertical profile moisture measurement to identify moisture rise pattern
External ground-level, DPC and drainage inspection
Salt band assessment where tide-marked plaster is present
Gravimetric analysis referral where core samples are appropriate
Written report with clear diagnosis — rising damp or otherwise

Common Problems We Find

External ground levels bridging the damp-proof course
Condensation misdiagnosed as rising damp on north-facing walls
Plumbing leaks producing rising-damp-like patterns
Hygroscopic salts causing damp-like symptoms after treatment

Where We Cover

We provide professional damp, mould and timber surveys throughout Kent and Greater London — including Bromley, Croydon, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and surrounding areas.

Who This Is For

Homeowners quoted for a chemical damp-proof course wanting a second opinion

Buyers whose survey flagged 'possible rising damp'

Landlords and housing providers responding to disrepair notices

Why Choose Kent Damp Surveys

Fully independent — we sell no remedial works and take no contractor commissions
CPDMS Level 3 qualified surveyors with construction-defect experience
Protimeter moisture profiling and FLIR thermal imaging on every job
48-hour report turnaround with photographic evidence and clear recommendations
Reports written to withstand disrepair, HHSRS and Awaab's Law scrutiny
Fixed transparent pricing from £249 — no site-visit charges, no upsells