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Damp Proofing
Concerned about damp? Buildfix’s solution can rid your home of rising damp, for good!
What is rising damp?
Left untreated, rising damp can have severe repercussions for both the structural integrity of your home and for its occupant.
Why damp proofing is essential for your home
Cosmetic issues
Structural Damage
Damp proofing protects your home structurally. Absorbing water from the ground also means trapping salts and minerals. Over time, these can crystallise, expand and weaken masonry, compromising your home’s structural integrity.
Health risk
A lack of damp proofing can lead to moisture becoming trapped in your walls, and on the surface, creating an ideal environment for mould growth. This can trigger respiratory issues like asthma and allergies.
Recognising the potential imapct of rising damp and acting swiftly with damp proofing measures is vital for the health and durability of your home. Rising damp can silently affect your home in various harmful ways, making awareness and early detection key.
Implementing a damp proofing strategy promptly can significantly mitigate the risk of extensive damage and avoid steep repair expenses in the future. Protect your home’s structure and ensure a safe living environment by addressing damp at the first sign.
Recognising the potential imapct of rising damp and acting swiftly with damp proofing measures is vital for the health and durability of your home. Rising damp can silently affect your home in various harmful ways, making awareness and early detection key.
Implementing a damp proofing strategy promptly can significantly mitigate the risk of extensive damage and avoid steep repair expenses in the future. Protect your home’s structure and ensure a safe living environment by addressing damp at the first sign.
The most common damp proof injection methods
Chemical Injection DPC
Popular among professionals, this petrochemical-based damp proofing is mechanically injected, earning a reputation for its effectiveness due to its permeable characteristics. However, it presents significant challenges for homeowners, including flammability and the release of harmful fumes during curing. If undergoing this treatment while living in the home, expect lingering odours that might persist for weeks, potentially causing dizziness and discomfort.
Silicone Cream DPC
Often chosen by DIY enthusiasts, this method is manually applied using hand tools and is relatively easy to install, with the added advantage of being odour-free. But its efficiency is limited due to low permeability properties, especially in drier climates like Australia’s. The treatment works on fully saturated walls only, making it a seasonal solution at best.
Our damp proofing solution – DampBlock™
DampBlock™ is the latest advancement in solving rising damp in homes, eliminating the typical drawbacks associated with commonly used damp proofing methods.
By combining the highly permeable properties of chemical injections with the safety of non-hazardous silicone cream, DampBlock™ offers the best solution for homeowners grappling with rising damp.
Its next-generation, water-based formula targets affected areas, deploying an active ingredient in porous walls to permanently block rising damp without leaving behind any lingering odours or fumes, leaving your walls intact and protected.
The advantages of our damp proofing solution
Non-Invasive
Quick Completion
No Harmful Chemicals
20-Year Warranty
Need a damp proofing solution? Book a FREE structural assessment today
Need a damp proofing solution?
Book a FREE structural assessment today
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Real feedback from real homeowners
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The Buildfix process was professional…
Zee J,
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Buildfix and my sinking Brick wall
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Excellent service from start to finish
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Zee J,
The Buildfix process was professional…
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John Q,
Buildfix and my sinking Brick wall
Buildfix were great from day one! Substantial subsidence was assessed by Dale with short notice fit in with my busy schedule. I was provided with a comprehensive quote, accepted online and given a date and time not long after. On the day Jordan and Jack arrived on time, set up, got on with the job with great results, providing me with updates and were super informative throughout the whole process. They left the site clean. Fantastic, will use these guys again.
Suzanne Jennings,
Why you should choose Buildfix
FREE structural assessment and honest advice
Buildfix structural engineers or consultants come to your home at no cost. Our assessments are thorough, uncovering your home’s issues and the best solutions.
UNLIMITED DampBlock™️ for your job
After we’ve completed your quote, we don’t change it. We don’t add extra costs at the end. With us, there are no tricks, no games and zero surprises.
Permanent repair guaranteed
Using our advanced damp proofing technology, DampBlock™️, we can solve your rising damp permanently. Everything we do is guaranteed to last.
Experience - thousands of projects completed
With well over 15000 projects completed, you'll get the most experienced and committed teams around. Your home is in expert hands with our proven track record.
Best price promise
With our leading techniques and technology, we work more accurately and more efficiently than anyone else. We promise the best price*, if not we'll beat it by 5%.
*Must be like-for-like, covering the same area with unlimited DampBlock™️, or similar material.
We cover locations throughout Australia
Our teams are ready to go where you live. Whether it be in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere else in between**, we’ll come out and do the job for you.
**Excludes some remote locations.
#1 Damp Proofing
Top-Rated in Australia!
386+ Reviews
as of Jan 2025Rated 4.9/5
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take for my walls to dry after damp proof treatment?
We employ our damp proofing solution, DampBlock™, to counteract the effects of rising damp in your walls by blocking capillaries, reducing the walls ability to draw moisture upwards. After this process, the existing damp in your walls will generally take 6-12 months to dry out.
Do I need any follow-up work after damp proofing?
Will I have to vacate my property during the work?
What's your track record on completed projects?
Will the project create a lot of mess?
Is there a warranty for the work?
Absolutely. We proudly offer an industry-leading, transferable 20-year warranty on our products and workmanship, which ensures your peace of mind for years to come and adds value to your property, even if you decide to sell it in the future.
Is the procedure eco-friendly and safe?
Who does the work on my property?
What is damp proofing and why is it crucial for my property?
How do I know if my property requires damp proofing?
What methods are used in damp proofing?
Can damp proofing improve the value of my property?
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