Damp Proofing in Leicester
Damp flagged on a mortgage or buyer's survey in Leicester? We provide independent damp surveys and guaranteed treatments that keep sales moving — a service we run regularly right across Leicestershire.
Quick answer
Damp proofing in Leicester starts with a free survey to diagnose whether it's rising, penetrating or condensation damp, followed by a fixed written quote. Most single-wall treatments start from around £350, with the work carried out at the source and backed by a written guarantee.
How does damp proofing work in Leicester?
Across the Midlands we see a real mix of solid-wall Victorian terraces prone to rising and penetrating damp, and newer estate housing where condensation and cold-spot mould are the more common issue.
Every quote for damp work in Leicester is confirmed as a fixed written price after the survey — an itemised figure for the recommended treatment, not an estimate that moves once the work starts.
Every job in Leicester starts with a survey and a fixed written price before any work begins — get in touch through the contact form with your postcode and a short description. You can see indicative costs on our price guide or read the full how it works steps.
Damp services available in Leicester
Whether it's rising damp treatment on a ground-floor wall, penetrating damp treatment where water is getting in from outside, or condensation and mould control in a poorly ventilated room, every job in Leicester starts with a proper damp survey to confirm the cause. From there we install a new damp-proof course where needed, follow up with damp-proof re-plastering, and deal with any woodworm and timber treatment or basement waterproofing the property needs.
Damp Proofing Price Guide
Indicative pricing — every job gets a fixed, written quote after a survey. No hidden extras.
Damp survey & report
diagnosis
Free
Free for straightforward jobs; a detailed independent survey report is available for mortgage or purchase cases.
DPC injection (per wall)
rising damp
from £350
Chemical damp-proof course injection to a single affected wall — priced by length and access.
Damp-proof re-plaster
per room
from £600
Salt-resistant re-plastering after treatment, so the wall can be redecorated cleanly.
Basement / cellar tanking
waterproofing
from £1500
Structural waterproofing (tanking or cavity membrane) — quoted per project after survey.
Common damp problems we treat in Leicester
Rising damp
Tide marks and salt staining up to about a metre on ground-floor walls.
Penetrating damp
Damp patches at any height that appear or worsen after heavy rain.
Condensation & mould
Black mould in corners and around windows, and streaming glass in winter.
Damp-affected timber
Wet rot, dry rot or woodworm where moisture has reached joists and skirtings.
Also serving nearby in Leicestershire
Leicester is one of many towns we cover across Leicestershire — we're regularly working in these nearby areas too:
Related damp services in Leicester
Rising Damp Treatment
Tide marks, salt staining and blown plaster on ground-floor walls treated at the source
Damp-Proof Course (DPC) Injection
Installing a new chemical damp-proof course where the original has failed
Penetrating Damp Treatment
Damp patches at any height caused by water getting in from outside
Damp proofing in Leicester — frequently asked questions
Do you tank basements and cellars?
Yes — we waterproof basements and cellars using tanking slurry or a cavity drain membrane system depending on the structure and how the space will be used. This is quoted individually after a survey as it varies a lot property to property.
Is there a charge just for a quote?
No. A survey and fixed written quote for standard domestic damp work are free with no obligation to book. Only a formal independent survey report is a separate, paid service, which we agree with you beforehand.
What other areas near Leicester do you cover?
We cover Leicester as part of a wider service area — see the nearby towns listed on this page, or get in touch with your postcode and we’ll confirm coverage.
How long does damp proofing last?
A correctly installed damp-proof course and salt-resistant re-plaster should last for decades, which is why the work is backed by a written guarantee. The key is treating the actual cause, not just covering the symptom — which is what the survey stage is for.
Do you cover both homes and commercial properties?
Yes — we treat damp in houses, flats and commercial premises, from a single damp wall in a home to larger surveys and waterproofing for landlords, letting agents and commercial buildings.
How and when do I pay?
Larger jobs are typically arranged with a deposit to book the work and the balance on completion. Full payment terms are set out in your written quote before anything starts — nothing to pay just for a survey and quote.
Damp is treated by cause, not by symptom: rising, penetrating and condensation damp look similar but need completely different treatments, which is why every job starts with a proper survey and diagnosis before any work is quoted.
Book a free damp survey in Leicester
Tell us about the damp and your postcode — we'll arrange a survey and a fixed written quote.