Damp Proofing

walls still damp 18 months after dpc was done

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.27 PM

I had damp patches on my walls, called out a big damp proof company and they told me i needed a dpc. This was done with a 25 year guarantee. Since the work has been done, I've called the company back out twice due do visable damp patches appearing on the walls. Each time they have said i'm worrying about nothing, and said the dpc is doing its job. I'm currently upgrading my kitchen, the floor is stripped, old kitchen removed and theres no skirting boards on. Theres a couple places that are visably damp, and the rest looks dry. I borrowed a damp meter to test the walls. and every wall in the house is damp. The meter screams on most walls. surely this isn't right? what steps should i take next? how do i get the company that done the dpc to admit that it hasnt worked? I have a plasterer booked in, in 9 days time. dont want to plaster if the damp will destroy the new plaster The damp is on the internal walls. please help