Problem
Damp Walls
Ref R1 200 – R3 500 diagnosis and mapping
Damp is a symptom with several possible causes, and the treatments are not interchangeable. Moisture mapping shows the pattern; pressure testing excludes a concealed pipe; the external detail shows whether water is entering rather than rising.
Likely causes
What is usually behind this
- Concealed plumbing leak inside the wall
- Failed or bridged damp course
- External paving or soil above the damp course
- Roof, gutter or waterproofing defect above
- Condensation from poor ventilation
Safe checks you can do now
Before the technician arrives
- 01Note whether the damp rises from the skirting or spreads from a point
- 02Compare readings high and low on the same wall
- 03Check external ground and paving levels against the damp course
- 04Look for a plumbing route or wet service in the affected wall
Do not open walls, lift tiles or excavate before the leak is located — it multiplies the repair cost without improving accuracy.
Tests that settle it
Services used for this problem
Expected detection fee
R1 200 – R3 500 diagnosis and mapping
Confirmed before the survey. Free written report, no-find, no-fee.
Other problems
High Water Bill
The account jumps but nothing looks wet. Here is how we prove why.
Water Meter Running
Meter turning with everything closed? This is the first test we run.
Hot Floor Patch
A warm patch underfoot usually means a hot-water line is losing water.
24/7 dispatch · 069 268 0988
Damp Walls — let's prove the cause
Tell us what you are seeing. We confirm the test needed, agree the fee and find the leak — with a written report and your no-find-no-fee guarantee.