Ward Damp Proofing Limited

Protect your home against damp with Ward Damp-Proofing Ltd.
Are you faced with damp in either your commercial property or home? As specialist damp-proofers Ward Damp-Proofing have almost 40 years of experience in the trade, meaning we can provide you with expert advice on how to rid your property of rising damp, wet rot, dry rot and insect attack.

We offer site inspections in and around London, Harrow, Uxbridge and Wembley
A site inspection by our qualified surveyors will enable us to outline any problems or hazards within your property, allowing us to make a detailed plan for treatment moving forward. If you would like your property inspecting, simply contact Ward Damp-Proofing to arrange a time and date to suit you.

Damp proofing
Damp is detrimental to your property therefore it really is important to prevent it at all costs. At Ward Damp-Proofing we specialise in damp proofing both properties on a commercial scale and domestic residences. We will carry out an initial inspection which will allow us to determine a plan of action, then we’ll get to work on damp proofing.

How will we damp proof your property?
To ensure your property is efficiently damp proof, we start from the ground up, literally. Internally we will create a barrier on your walls which blocks any supply of moisture and externally we will ensure that the property is water repellent. Damp proofing is a simple process, that will save you time and money in the long run, so get in touch with Ward Damp-Proofing Ltd today on 01992 629 613.

By damp proofing, you will prevent:

• Mould
• Damage to wallpaper and walls
• Structural damage
• Health problems (respiratory)
• Condensation

Internal waterproof rendering
Whether you've had a basement conversion/extension which has been tanked and now needs a waterproof render, internal walls which have been treated for damp and re plastered or you're building an extension, internal walls will either need or benefit from a waterproof render.

Our waterproof rendering is a strong ratio of sand and cement incorporating a waterproof additive. This is a render that is often applied following the insertion of a chemical damp proof course. It is usually applied in two coats above ground level in more milder cases of rising damp.

Are you converting your cellar?
Ward Damp-Proofing can also provide you with a superior water proof tanking system for basement and cellar conversions and excavations. With space at a premium in central London and the rest of the Home Counties, a cellar or basement conversion could be the perfect solution to your need for extra space.

Dry rot & wet rot
Both dry and wet rot can remain undetected in buildings causing extensive damage which can prove costly to repair. The onset of decay is invariably linked to high moisture content often as a result of a building defect allowing water ingress. Timber absorbs moisture in damp conditions and becomes vulnerable to fungal attack.

• Locate and eliminate all sources of moisture
• Promote rapid drying of the structure
• Remove all decayed wood
• Local masonry wall sterilisation and timber preservation
• Timber reinstatement work

Timber treatments
Older properties are beautiful but can come with lots and lots of maintenance problems not least wood boring insects, including woodworm. It’s actually the larvae burrowing through the wood and emerging as adults over a period of years which causes the damage. Timbers which have been affected by this will need professional treatment and in some cases replacement to protect their structural (and sometimes load bearing) integrity.

Ward Damp-Proofing provides the following treatment process
Insecticidal treatment is administered assuming the infestation is assessed as active. This treatment penetrates the timber to eliminate the insects at every stage from egg to adult. It’s a highly effective solution and the remedial effects will prevent re-infestation.

Membrane Systems
Ward Damp-Proofing are specialists in protecting basement environments. Our qualified surveyors can assess and specify treatments to convert damp basements and cellars into dry habitable spaces. Each project is unique and our surveyors will select the most effective solution according to construction, the localised water table conditions, the planned use of the space, the practicalities of treatment and any detrimental factors such as movement of the structure.

Ward Damp-Proofing provides the following treatment processes:

• Traditional cementitious waterproofing systems. For example, 4 coat tanking
• Cavity drainage membrane systems compliant to BS8102.