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M&K Property Services Cornwall offering a low cost,
reliable solutions to Penetrating Damp, Rising Damp,
Condensation and Dry Rot

Penetrative Damp, Rising Damp and Condensation Problems - effective treatments by experienced tradesmen in and around the Callington, Liskeard, Looe and East Cornwall area.

Call us today! 01579 557343
For a Free Quotation and Consultation

Callington, Liskeard, Looe, Bodmin, Torpoint, Saltash, Plymouth, Launceston, St Austell, Polperro, Seaton, East Cornwall, West Devon

Damp, Rising Damp - Dry Rot and Penetrative Damp treatments.

Damp, Condensation, or Rot causing damage to your property?

Based in East Cornwall, M&K Property Services offer a professional home maintenance service for properties that require preventative damp treatment, damp proofing and other specialist property care treatments in the South East Cornwall Area.

The M&K Property Services staffs are available to help you with the following aspects of property care:

• Penetrating Damp Problems
• Damp Proofing
• Rising Damp
• Hygroscopic Salt Damage to walls
  
• Basement Waterproofing - Tanking
  
• Condensation - Moisture Control
  
• Structural Maintenance - Building Repair

Rising Damp, Penetrative Damp and Condensation

Buildings in Cornwall are surrounded by natural moisture that unless prevented is trying to get into the structure of the building. There are three main issues affecting building in Cornwall; Condensation, Rising Damp and Penetrative Damp.

Rising Damp

Rising Damp, affects buildings at Ground level. Traditional Stone is a naturally porous material and will gradually soak moisture into the small spaces in the natural structure of the material. In modern buildings rising damp is generally controlled by the addition of a physical damp proof course into the walls - in many Cornish properties, this preventative rising damp treatment is poor or simply does not exist-leading to Rising Damp issues. As the moisture works its way through The rising damp contains hygroscopic salts and as dampness evaporates from the surface, the salts remain in the plaster. These salts build up and absorb moisture from the air making the problem even worse.

Penetrating Damp

Above ground level, Penetrating Damp becomes the main problem affecting Traditional built and older Cornish Properties and buildings. Penetrating Damp is the term commonly used to describe the ingress of moisture horizontally through the walls of a building. Penetrating Damp occurs at all levels of a building - not just at or below ground level as is the case with rising damp. Penetrating Damp can affect all buildings, leading to damage to a property even if it does not penetrate all the way through a wall. Penetrating Damp is most commonly caused by structural problems with the roof, render, brickwork or windows. Overflowing gutters, leaking pipes, missing or broken roof tiles, damaged pointing, uPVC cladding or damaged render are all sources of penetrating damp.

Condensation

Condensation problems within a building are usually indicative of humidity and ventilation problems within a property. Condensation is caused when "warm" air with vapour comes into contact with cold surfaces.

Warm air, carries water vapour with it - the warmer the air, the higher the moisture load it is able to support - on contact with cooler surfaces, the moisture in the air condenses to form dampness or water droplets.

Condensation is most likely to occur on the glass in windows, colder parts of walls, around external door and window openings, or where floors or ceilings join with outer walls.

Condensation can also be present in areas where the natural air circulation is reduced or restricted, this is often at the side of or behind furniture that is stood against an outside wall - or inside cupboards. Damp wil beging to damage the area affected and patches of black spot mould (Aspergillus Niger) growth can appear.

M&K Property Services have years of local practical experience and local knowledge of traditional building in the area, including Cornish Rubble fill walls and the best way to solve issues with Penetrating Damp, Rot and Condensation. M&K property services will will aim to promptly rectify any problems - to help avoid and minimise further damp or condensation damage to your home.

Your local Rising Damp, Condensation and Damp/Water penetration Damage Repair Specialists for both Domestic & Commercial buildings - We cover all aspects of damp and water penetration repair work

M&K Property Services can provide a full estimating service which includes taking digital photographs when requested) to enable you to provide this to your insurance company when you submit your claim. Kieran and Matthew offer a traditional, friendly and preventative damp treatment and repair service.

Please telephone or e-mail the main Office ( 01579 557343) today to discuss the problem.

Our Aim is to provide a Friendly & Reliable Service
That you would be Happy to Recommend to your Friends & Family

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Quality Craftsmanship and Competitive Prices for Penetrative Damp damage repairs - Rising damp treatment, in the following areas Callington, Liskeard, Looe, Bodmin, Torpoint, Saltash, Plymouth, Launceston, St Austell, Polperro, Seaton, East Cornwall, West Devon

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