Re-plastering after dpc - is rantokils specification a must

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Mhrosoba

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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
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Mhrosoba said:
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
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Sorry that's too small to read on my phone, even when enlarged to the max.
 
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.
 
Mhrosoba said:
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
?
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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
 
Chris W said:
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.
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Thanks, a y suggestions on which dryzone injection to use and does anyone know such reputable plasterer in Birmingham or west midlands area ?
 
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 said:
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.
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Yeah I've come across a few of those wires.
 
Mhrosoba said:
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.
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Hi. I can do a spec for you if you send me photos that will be simple for most plasterers to follow. £300.
 
FreeD said:
Hi. I can do a spec for you if you send me photos that will be simple for most plasterers to follow. £300.
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Op has already been given the wrong advice & is going to cost £ for some thing that doesn't work, Not to mention the irreparable damages caused to the house ..
And you are asking for another £300

Wakey wakey
 
Dollar said:
Op has already been given the wrong advice & is going to cost £ for some thing that doesn't work, Not to mention the irreparable damages caused to the house ..
And you are asking for another £300

Wakey wakey
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It has been part of UK building regulation to install a dpc on new builds for a long time. Don't think it's a myth
 
malc said:
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.
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would that be electro osmosis?
y see the thing about elctrons is they dont really get on with postitrons, they kind of repel each other, a bit like sparks and spreads, fundamental stuff really.. you should know this
 
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Mhrosoba said:
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
?
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Save your money by not doing any of that rubbish. Any company that says damp proofing experts tends to be completely ignorant of the causes and solutions for damp

If you live in a brick house built with lime mortar, repoint with lime on outside if needs be. So much damp is caused by poor mortar

Hack off inside where damp and use renovation plaster. It’s anti salt, has thermal properties and breathes.

Houses in England have damp due to upkeep or crap materials used, like injections and sand and cement. Nasty sweaty stuff that dams up a problem instead of solving it

And every Tom dick and harry is out scamming people….. maybe due to ignorance….. with incompetent outdated solutions
 
JessThePlasterer said:
Save your money by not doing any of that rubbish. Any company that says damp proofing experts tends to be completely ignorant of the causes and solutions for damp

If you live in a brick house built with lime mortar, repoint with lime on outside if needs be. So much damp is caused by poor mortar

Hack off inside where damp and use renovation plaster. It’s anti salt, has thermal properties and breathes.

Houses in England have damp due to upkeep or crap materials used, like injections and sand and cement. Nasty sweaty stuff that dams up a problem instead of solving it

And every Tom dick and harry is out scamming people….. maybe due to ignorance….. with incompetent outdated solutions
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Thanks mate, which renovation plaster shall I use inside ? Any links please
 
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