When carrying out home improvements, whether it’s constructing an extension to offer additional space or waterproofing a basement making it once again useable as an extra family room, it’s likely that when talking to those within the construction trade, you’ll be bamboozled by some of the jargon and industry specific terminology that they use. However, here at Dampco Ltd, we think it’s important to explain all the processes we go through in your property in plain English, which is why we’ve produced this guide to explain what tanking Leicester means.

The term tanking is often used in conjunction with rising damp control; however in reality these are two separate things and shouldn’t be confused. Rising damp control is when a waterproof application is applied to the affected area, preventing the damage from spreading.

Tanking on the other hand, involves the complete internal application of a waterproof material being applied directly onto all of the walls within the basement, the floor and if required the ceiling; providing a box to prevent moisture from becoming an issue within the basement.

Tanking in an Old and New Basement:

The protection that tanking provides your basement will ultimately come down to the age of the area. For example, if you have an existing basement within a period property which was constructed along with the building, tanking will help control damp issues, but it’s worth noting that tanking it will not prevent further dampness, instead it’ll stop the dampness penetrating and affecting the decorative wall and oak flooring Birmingham.

However, when applied correctly by our team of experienced and professional technicians, in a new basement it will stop moisture entering the wall in the first place.

When used correctly and installed by an experienced and professional team, such as us here at Dampco Ltd, tanking Leicester can be highly effective. If you’d like more information surrounding tanking or you’d like advice on how to best waterproof your basement, contact us today on 0116 2893000.

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For property developers and homeowners alike, it’s a competitive business trying to sell your home for the best possible value. Prospective buyers consider every little detail of a property, so it helps to have one feature which really makes your home stand out from the rest on the market. Here at Dampco, we can provide the perfect solution, with our excellent professional cellar conversion Northampton service.

Whilst many choose to have an extension built onto their home to increase the space inside, you can add just as much value to your property by making the best use of the space and rooms which you already have available. Unlike with having an extension Leicester built, you won’t have to worry about funding a brand new construction, as we are able to work with the existing structure.

We offer a full and rounded package to oversee your cellar conversion from start to finish, ensuring that you receive the highest quality service every step of the way. We’ll begin by discussing what you wish to achieve from your cellar conversion. This may include things such as what you intend to use the cellar space for, and the best ways in which to achieve this.

We will provide full designs based on your specifications, and draw up the plans for Building Regulation and Planning Permission for you, including all structural calculations. We’ll then undertake all processes including waterproofing, heating systems and electrics, to ensure that you’ll be left with a complete cellar space, ready to use as you wish.

Such a conversion will add value to your home, and act as a significant factor when buyers are considering purchasing the property. If you would like to benefit from our cellar conversion Northampton service, don’t hesitate in getting in touch with a member of our professional team today for further details.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Dampco. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Dampco, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Basements can often be a useful addition to a home, but often they are left neglected and unused, resulting in damp setting in over time, thus leaving it uninhabitable. Although you may have given up any maintenance of your basement, it is not too late to restore it back to good condition. We at Dampco can not only renovate your basement to create a pleasant room, we can transform it into a useful and utilising space.  As experts in basement conversion, we can undertake projects of all specifications, a popular choice being a wine cellar Market Harborough.

Wine cellars can add a sophisticated and innovative element to your home, as well as provide a new level of functionality. Whenever you want to relax with your favourite wine, or celebrate with a bottle of champagne, simply descend the stairs to your wine cellar, and enjoy being able to peruse your fine collection effortlessly and at leisure.

If you want a wine cellar, but do not have an existing basement, your options are certainly not limited. We are able to construct your very own wine cellar Market Harborough right beneath your existing timber floor, adding a new level and interesting new dimension to your house. Using our expertise and many years experience, we will fully design, prepare and construct your cellar, ready to be converted into a stylish and much desired wine cellar. As industry experts, you’ll also be receiving the best building work possible. We will fully waterproof the area, ensuring that it remains resilient and dry for the future.

With our team at Dampco, building the wine cellar Market Harborough you’ve always dreamed of can now become an affordable and attainable reality. Any problems with damp can be swiftly eradicated, construction effectively completed and your expectations met and exceeded.

Cellars can be found beneath many homes within the UK. Whilst in the past these would have been used to store coal and other items, today an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to maximise space by converting their basement. Unfortunately, rising damp is a problem that plagues older properties, and one that many individuals are likely to encounter during the conversion process. We at Dampco Ltd are dedicated to tackling this problem, and offer treatment for homeowners carrying out a cellar conversion Leicester area.

Rising damp is a problem that is prevalent within cellars and basements, due to their positioning. It is commonly found within older properties with existing cellars, as in many cases the homes either pre-date damp proofing techniques or they have failed over time.

As the damp penetrates through the brickwork it can cause a whole host of problems, including crumbling of the bricks and mortar, and unsightly stains and mould on the interior walls.

Our team have been experts in the field of damp proofing for over 40 years and during this time we have been able to pinpoint the most efficient ways to remedy rising damp. After surveying the area we will usually install a damp course, this is essentially a barrier that prevents damp from penetrating the walls.

Our damp course consists of an odourless and environmentally friendly gel that is injected into the mortar. As our team are all fully trained to deal with rising damp, our clients can guarantee clean and efficient treatment that is carried out to the very highest professional standards.

If you are planning a cellar conversion Leicester we would recommend contracting a damp proofing specialist to assess the area before you begin decorating. To arrange for one of our surveyors to visit your property, fill out our enquiry form or call one of our local telephone numbers.

A wine cellar can be a unique and value enhancing addition to any property that sets it apart from its neighbours. There’s something luxurious about keeping your wine and assorted alcoholic collection safely below ground to be selected when desired. Like any collection into which has gone substantial financial investment, part of the pleasure lies in displaying the items appropriately, and for wine enthusiasts the only way to achieve this is by converting your cellar Coventry into a wine cellar. Fortunately, Dampco have been carrying out basement conversions for over 40 years; we’re experienced in meeting a client’s conversion needs.

Wine cellars not only look great, but they’re an excellent way to store all perishable foodstuffs too. Calling upon a cultured heritage, properly converted below ground wine cellars are the perfect temperature and humidity for the storage of wine – helping to aid the ageing and maturation process. If you have large amounts of food or drink which need to be stored in the cool, then consider this option.

Here at Dampco we take responsibility for every aspect involved in building a wine cellar. From the initial design stages, right through to the finishing touches, we can carry out the work ourselves or sub contract reliable professionals.

If your existing property hasn’t got a basement or cellar, don’t worry. Using market leading techniques, we can construct a cellar below existing floors with minimal fuss, tailoring the room for its intended use. Worried about planning applications and building regulations too? We believe you don’t have to be.

At Dampco our Property Care Association accreditations and ISO Certification gives clients confidence that we can and will take care of all of the legally required applications and paperwork associated with building a wine cellar Coventry. As we’re damp proofing specialists, customers can rest assured that a Dampco basement conversion will be highly durable and pay dividends for many years to come.