Re-plastering after dpc - is rantokils specification a must

[Mhrosoba]

I had a damp survey carried out by Rentokil, a well-reviewed and reputable company. They identified a rising damp issue that needs to be addressed and quoted me for a chemical DPC injection along with re-plastering. While I’m happy to proceed with the DPC injection, I’m wondering whether it’s worth having the re-plastering done by them, as it’s quite expensive and I could get it done cheaper elsewhere.

Rentokil requires the plastering to be done to their specifications (please see attached) for the 30-year guarantee to remain valid. Do you think it’s worth using my own plasterer and saving a significant amount of money, even if it means forfeiting the guarantee? Or would it be better to go with Rentokil for the plastering as well
?

 

[Stewie03]

@Dollar shall I tell them or do you want to tell them

 

[essexandy]

I had a damp survey carried out by Rentokil, a well-reviewed and reputable company. They identified a rising damp issue that needs to be addressed and quoted me for a chemical DPC injection along with re-plastering. While I’m happy to proceed with the DPC injection, I’m wondering whether it’s worth having the re-plastering done by them, as it’s quite expensive and I could get it done cheaper elsewhere.

Rentokil requires the plastering to be done to their specifications (please see attached) for the 30-year guarantee to remain valid. Do you think it’s worth using my own plasterer and saving a significant amount of money, even if it means forfeiting the guarantee? Or would it be better to go with Rentokil for the plastering as well
?

Sorry that's too small to read on my phone, even when enlarged to the max.

 

[Chris W]

heres a link for some salt neutraliser permaguard salt neutraliser
note the price...
now heres a list of ingredients..

aqua
acetic acid
surfactant

which in laymans terms is water, vinegar and washing up liquid...

chances are you are being scammed, you'll achieve the same results by buying some dryzone injection cream and reading the instructions before doing it yourself, then getting a reputable plasterer in who's done a bit of damp work, if indeed the problem is actually a non existent or ruined dpc. Its not usually.

 

[Stewie03]

I’ll tell them @Dollar there is no such thing as rising damp wakey wakey

 

[Spitandpolish]

I’ll tell them @Dollar there is no such thing as rising damp wakey wakey

Tell them "yourself" you lazy fat f**k .......

 

[Stewie03]

Tell them "yourself" you lazy fat f**k .......

shut up

 

[Monkey Boy]

I’ll tell them @Dollar there is no such thing as rising damp wakey wakey

@Dollar has blocked rising damp threads

 

[Dollar]

I had a damp survey carried out by Rentokil, a well-reviewed and reputable company. They identified a rising damp issue that needs to be addressed and quoted me for a chemical DPC injection along with re-plastering. While I’m happy to proceed with the DPC injection, I’m wondering whether it’s worth having the re-plastering done by them, as it’s quite expensive and I could get it done cheaper elsewhere.

Rentokil requires the plastering to be done to their specifications (please see attached) for the 30-year guarantee to remain valid. Do you think it’s worth using my own plasterer and saving a significant amount of money, even if it means forfeiting the guarantee? Or would it be better to go with Rentokil for the plastering as well
?

Rising damp does not exist
Never let a damp proof company into your property….

Sounds like the render is to ground level
& that is your only issue - nice easy relatively inexpensive job

They just stole your hard earned

Wakey wakey

 

[Steve Brown]

I thought Rentokill just dealt with pest control?
Maybe they do a bit plastering when things are slow.

 

[essexandy]

I thought Rentokill just dealt with pest control?
Maybe they do a bit plastering when things are slow.

Rentokill have moved away from pest control after their utter failure in getting rid of @Stevieo and @John j .
Obviously two very serious pests, but they just couldn't handle the shame of not being able to deal with them.

 

[Monkey Boy]

Can you fill mouse holes with bonding?

 

[Stevieo]

Can you fill mouse holes with bonding?

Let's ask @ChrispyUK what to do. He painted his whole house when he moved in you know.

 

[essexandy]

Let's ask @ChrispyUK what to do. He painted his whole house when he moved in you know.

I'm pretty sure he had to get a pro in to put it right though?

 

[Stevieo]

I'm pretty sure he had to get a pro in to put it right though?

Looking at it, I don't think he did you know.

 

[Cockney]

Looking at it, I don't think he did you know.

Back to bed.

Have you spent the night with Casper?

 

[Mhrosoba]

heres a link for some salt neutraliser permaguard salt neutraliser
note the price...
now heres a list of ingredients..

aqua
acetic acid
surfactant

which in laymans terms is water, vinegar and washing up liquid...

chances are you are being scammed, you'll achieve the same results by buying some dryzone injection cream and reading the instructions before doing it yourself, then getting a reputable plasterer in who's done a bit of damp work, if indeed the problem is actually a non existent or ruined dpc. Its not usually.

Thanks, a y suggestions on which dryzone injection to use and does anyone know such reputable plasterer in Birmingham or west midlands area ?

 

[Mhrosoba]

Apologies for the typo, @Chris W. This Dryzone treatment looks good




Do you have any specific instructions I should give my plasterer? Should I use a particular Limelite or Dri-Coat?


Also, as I mentioned, if anyone has recommendations for good plasterers for the job, I’d really appreciate it.

 

[malc]

I thought Rentokill just dealt with pest control?
Maybe they do a bit plastering when things are slow.

Rentokill have been playing about with DPC for years. In the 70s their method was that all dampness was static electricity. They run a copper wire round the property fitted to a metal rod placed in the ground. That idea died the death.

 

[essexandy]

Rentokill have been playing about with DPC for years. In the 70s their method was that all dampness was static electricity. They run a copper wire round the property fitted to a metal rod placed in the ground. That idea died the death.

Yeah I've come across a few of those wires.