❌ Kenwood’s “Rising Damp” Claim EXPOSED! 😱 Still Misleading? ⚠️ Cast Your Vote!

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Both the buyer and seller of a property contacted us regarding a £14,000 Kenwood Quote recommending a third round of damp-proofing and rising damp guarantee ❌ - in an area not at risk of rising damp (the ultimate guarantee). 🌟

🚰 The damp proofer noted signs of a leak but failed to investigate—likely because there was no financial incentive to do so. Had the treatment proceeded, it could have led to a legitimate claim for rot damage, directly caused by neglecting to identify the true source of dampness.

💦 DAMP SURVEY RESULTS 💦

BACKGROUND 👀
A Victorian ground-floor flat in Tooting. A damp quote provided to the prospective buyers raised concerns. Despite no visible or odour-based signs of damp, the buyers remain cautious. The flat has undergone damp-proofing treatments, including chemical injections, but concerns persist regarding their effectiveness.

FINDINGS 🔍
🌟 Signs of damp primarily near the right-hand party wall, adjacent to the neighbour’s flat.
🚰 A suspected long-term water leak from the neighbour’s side, affecting both properties.
💨 Evidence of condensation on untreated walls, likely made worse by past damp-proofing treatment.
❌ Subfloor ventilation is obstructed by decking at the rear of the property.
✅ The property is in London where there is no rising damp as the groundwater is pumped out and there are no groundwater bearing rocks under the property.
✅ The existing damp-proof course is ineffective against the leak and unnecessary as there is no groundwater to protect against.
🔍 No evidence of rising damp, easy and quick to provide by drilling 1 M below the property.
🛠️ Damage from previous damp-proofing work, including drilled walls and slurry application.
💷 Potential savings of £40,000 by addressing the root cause instead of unnecessary treatments - this is based on two flats affected and likely rot that would ave resulted from the leaking pipe if left untreated.

ACTIONS 🛠️
1️⃣ Call a plumber
🔧 Instruct a plumber to repair the mains water pipe to the building. A simple tightening of the connector may suffice. They should also check for additional leaks using a mains pressure gauge or stopcock testing.
💷 Estimated cost: £200

2️⃣ Accelerate drying process: https://damp.ai/use-fan-to-dry-walls
🍃 Improve airflow by directing a fan at the affected damp zone. Mop up any water under the leaking pipe and use a 20L/day dehumidifier to speed up drying. Consider unlocking the subfloor for additional ventilation.

3️⃣ Run a dehumidifier: https://damp.ai/use-a-dehumidifier
🍃 Use a high-capacity dehumidifier (e.g. Meaco DD8L Zambezi) set at 70% RH to manage moisture levels, particularly when the property is vacant. Drain into a sink.
💷 Estimated cost: £180

4️⃣ Remove mould effectively: https://damp.ai/remove-mould-effectively
🧼 Lightly sand and vacuum dry mould using a HEPA-filter vacuum. Clean affected areas with HG Mould Remover Foam Spray to prevent regrowth.

5️⃣ Improve ventilation around the fridge
💨 Ensure adequate airflow around the fridge to prevent condensation build-up. If necessary, remove the plinth at the fridge’s base.

ADDITIONAL ACTIONS 💡
1️⃣ Open sub-floor vents
🏡 If feasible, consider opening the decking to improve sub-floor ventilation. Alternatively, monitor humidity levels using a hygrometer probe.
💷 Estimated cost: £600

2️⃣ Duct out kitchen extractor fan: https://damp.ai/duct-out-kitchen-extr...
🔄 Install rigid ducting for the kitchen extractor to ensure effective ventilation. Avoid flexible ducting, which restricts airflow. If venting up a chimney, allow extended run time to prevent vapour returning.
💷 Estimated cost: £200

VERIFICATION 📊
✅ Drying time: Estimated 6-9 months, depending on ventilation, air-flow and dehumidification around leaking pipe and in flat.
✅ Monitor progress: Use a damp meter weekly, focusing on the highest damp point.

REASONING 🧐
💡 The primary cause of damp is a neighbour’s water leak, not rising damp.
💡 Rising damp is effectively impossible in London, where groundwater is actively pumped out. It can be proven by drilling underground.
💡 Chemical damp-proofing treatments are ineffective against leaks, condensation and water ingress.
💡 The key solution is to fix the leak and improve ventilation rather than relying hide dampness.

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