Damp-Rise Treatment Services in Kenya | Bestcare Facilities Management
Protect Your Building with Professional Damp-Rise Treatment
Rising damp is one of the most destructive building defects affecting properties in Kenya. Left untreated, it causes structural damage, paint failure, plaster deterioration, mould growth, and serious health hazards. Damp rise treatment is the only reliable way to address the root cause of rising moisture and restore your building to a safe, dry condition.
Bestcare Facilities Management provides specialist damp rise treatment services for residential and commercial properties across Kenya. Our team of experienced technicians diagnoses the source of the problem accurately and applies the most effective remediation method to provide lasting protection.
What Is Rising Damp?
Rising damp occurs when groundwater travels upward through the porous materials of a wall by capillary action. It typically affects ground-floor walls and manifests in recognizable ways:
- Tide marks or salt deposits on lower wall sections
- Peeling, bubbling, or flaking paint and plaster
- A musty odour in rooms
- Visible mould and mildew patches
- Deteriorating skirting boards and floor coverings
- Structural weakening of walls over time
Effective damp rise treatment stops this upward moisture migration at its source.
Causes of Rising Damp
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Cause |
Description |
|---|---|
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Absent damp-proof course (DPC) |
Older buildings may lack a DPC entirely |
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Failed or bridged DPC |
Existing DPC has deteriorated or been bypassed by soil or render |
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High external ground levels |
Ground raised above the DPC level allows moisture bypass |
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Poor drainage |
Waterlogged ground around foundations increases moisture pressure |
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Defective waterproofing |
Failed membrane or tanking allows ingress |
Our Damp Rise Treatment Methods
Bestcare uses proven, industry-standard methods to deliver effective damp rise treatment:
1. Chemical Injection DPC
A series of holes are drilled at regular intervals along the base of the affected wall, and a specialist silane or siliconate-based fluid is injected under pressure. The chemical diffuses through the masonry and creates a water-repellent barrier, effectively reinstating a damp-proof course.
2. Waterproof Render and Plaster
Salt-contaminated and moisture-damaged plaster is removed and replaced with a specialist sand-and-cement render containing waterproofing additives. This damp rise treatment approach seals the wall surface and prevents salt efflorescence from affecting decorative finishes.
3. Drainage and External Works
Where high ground levels or poor drainage are contributing to the problem, we recommend and carry out grading, French drain installation, or waterproof membrane application on external faces.
4. Tanking Systems
For below-ground areas such as basements and lower floors, crystalline waterproofing compounds are applied as part of a full damp rise treatment tanking system.
Our Treatment Process
- Inspection and diagnosis — Thorough assessment using moisture meters and visual inspection
- Report and recommendation — Written findings and proposed treatment plan
- Surface preparation — Removal of affected plaster and contaminated materials
- Treatment application — Chemical DPC injection, waterproofing render, or tanking as specified
- Replastering and finishing — Walls are replastered and prepared for redecoration
- Post-treatment check — Follow-up visit to confirm treatment effectiveness
Why Choose Bestcare for Damp Rise Treatment?
Our technicians are experienced in diagnosing and treating all forms of rising damp. We do not offer cosmetic fixes — every damp rise treatment we carry out addresses the root cause of moisture ingress, providing durable, long-lasting protection for your property.
Contact Us Today:
- Call/WhatsApp: 0709004600
- Email: info@bestcareservices.co.ke