Rising Damp Treatment in Bloemfontein
Bubbling paint and crumbling plaster along the bottom of your walls is usually rising damp, ground moisture wicking up through the brickwork. Painting over it never works. We diagnose the source, install a proper damp course treatment, replaster with the right materials and repaint once the wall has dried.
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Reviewed by F.C. Schlebusch, Owner & Lead Contractor
Last reviewed: August 2026
What's Included
- Damp diagnosis, rising vs penetrating vs condensation
- Chemical damp-proof course injection
- Removal of salt-contaminated plaster
- Replastering with damp-resistant plaster systems
- Repainting once walls have cured
Signs You Need This Service
- Bubbling, flaking paint in a band along the bottom of walls.
- White powdery salt deposits on the wall surface.
- Plaster that crumbles when touched near floor level.
- Skirting boards rotting or pulling away.
- A damp, musty smell in affected rooms.
Our Process
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Free Consultation
Contact us any time, we'll discuss your project and provide a thorough, detailed, obligation-free quote.
- 2
Planning & Prep
We plan the work carefully, source durable, quality materials (never just the cheapest option), and prepare the site with care.
- 3
Expert Execution
Our team works fast and clean, keeping you updated in a professional and courteous manner throughout.
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Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you against the quote, and nothing is signed off until it meets our standard, and yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the damp come back after repainting?
Because paint treats the symptom. The moisture and salts are still rising through the wall and will push off any new coating. The source has to be treated first.
How do you treat rising damp?
We inject a chemical damp-proof course into the affected walls, strip the salt-contaminated plaster, replaster with a damp-resistant system and repaint once dry.
How long does the treatment take?
The injection and replastering are done in days, but walls need weeks to dry fully before final painting, we schedule the repaint accordingly.
Is rising damp harmful to health?
Persistent damp encourages mould, which aggravates allergies and respiratory problems, one more reason not to just paint over it.
Can rising damp affect newer homes?
Yes, a damaged or bridged damp-proof course (raised flowerbeds and paving against walls are common culprits) causes rising damp at any age.
Part of our Waterproofing services in Bloemfontein.
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