Damp Proofing
Specialist damp proofing for Manchester's older housing stock. We diagnose the source, treat it, and re-plaster with a salt-resistant plaster system.
Damp Proofing in Manchester
Manchester's weather and Victorian housing stock mean damp is one of the most common issues we see. We diagnose the cause first — rising, penetrating or condensation — then specify the right treatment.
Chemical DPC injection for rising damp, tanking for below-ground walls, and a salt-resistant plaster system to finish. Every job comes with a written guarantee.
Standards we work to
- Damp surveys & diagnosis
- Chemical DPC injection
- Tanking & waterproof systems
A plasterer Manchester actually trusts
Manchester-based, fully insured
Local crew covering all of Greater Manchester — public liability cover on every job and a straight answer when you call.
Time-served plasterers
No subbies-of-subbies. The plasterer who quotes is the plasterer on site, with 15+ years on the trowel.
Tidy workmanship, dust-sheeted
We sheet floors, mask fittings and bag rubbish off — you get a finished room, not a clean-up job.
Clear written quotes
Site visit, written quote, agreed scope. No vague day rates, no surprises on invoice day.
Common questions
Everything Manchester customers usually ask about damp proofing — timings, drying and what we need from you.
How do I know if I have rising damp?+
Classic signs are a tide-mark up to a metre high, bubbling paint and salts on the plaster. A moisture-meter survey confirms it.
Is the damp work guaranteed?+
Yes — chemical DPC work comes with a long-term written guarantee.
How is plastering work in Manchester quoted?+
Every job is quoted individually after a site visit. What matters is the size of the room, ceiling height, access and how much prep or repair work is needed — so you get a fixed written quote rather than a rough figure over the phone.
How long does a room take to plaster?+
Most single rooms are skimmed in one day. A full house re-skim usually takes 3-7 working days, and damp proofing with replastering typically takes 2-3 days per affected wall.
How long before I can paint new plaster?+
Allow 3-7 days for fresh plaster to dry fully — longer in winter or on damp-proofed walls, which can need 2-4 weeks. Once it is a uniform pale colour with no dark patches, start with a mist coat of watered-down emulsion (roughly 70% paint, 30% water).
Do I need to move out while you plaster?+
No. We work room by room, sheet everything down and keep dust to a minimum, so you can stay in the property throughout. We only ask that the room being worked in is cleared of small furniture.
Are you insured and do you guarantee your work?+
Yes — we are fully insured with public liability cover on every job, and all workmanship is guaranteed. Damp proofing treatments carry a longer written guarantee, explained in your quote.
Which areas of Manchester do you cover?+
We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham, Sale, Prestwich, Bury, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Urmston, Wilmslow and everywhere in between. There is no travel charge inside Greater Manchester.
Do you offer free quotes?+
Yes. We visit, measure up, talk through the finish you want and send a fixed written quote — no obligation and no charge. Quotes are valid for 60 days.
Do you clean up afterwards?+
Always. Floors and fittings are dust-sheeted before we mix, and all waste, old plaster and packaging is bagged and removed when we finish.
Get a free quote for damp proofing in Manchester
Tell us about the job and we'll come and take a look. Most quotes back within 24-48 hours.
Damp Proofing across Greater Manchester
We deliver damp proofing in every Greater Manchester postcode. Pick your area for local pricing, property-type notes and FAQs.
Central Manchester
10 areasSouth Manchester
17 areas- Damp proofing Stockport
- Damp proofing Didsbury
- Damp proofing Chorlton
- Damp proofing Cheadle
- Damp proofing Bramhall
- Damp proofing Wythenshawe
- Damp proofing Wilmslow
- Damp proofing Macclesfield
- Damp proofing Fallowfield
- Damp proofing Withington
- Damp proofing Levenshulme
- Damp proofing Burnage
- Damp proofing Whalley Range
- Damp proofing Gatley
- Damp proofing Northenden
- Damp proofing Rusholme
- Damp proofing Moss Side
North Manchester
4 areasEast Manchester
5 areasWest Manchester
15 areas- Damp proofing Salford
- Damp proofing Altrincham
- Damp proofing Sale
- Damp proofing Trafford
- Damp proofing Urmston
- Damp proofing Stretford
- Damp proofing Worsley
- Damp proofing Hale
- Damp proofing Bowdon
- Damp proofing Timperley
- Damp proofing Old Trafford
- Damp proofing Eccles
- Damp proofing Swinton
- Damp proofing Walkden
- Damp proofing Knutsford
Cheshire & Fringe
4 areasReady for a Finish?
Get a direct quote for your project. No middle men, no nonsense. Professional plastering across Greater Manchester.