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Damp Proofing

Can rising damp cause my floor to sag?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.51 PM

Hello. A small area of the floor in my kitchen is sagging. I’m pretty sure there is no damp proof membrane, but is it possible for rising damp to cause the concrete floor to dip? The vinyl came off because it was damp. It’s close to an island where the sink is and i’m wondering if a leaking pipe is the cause. It’s just that area and no where else. Walls are fine and no sign of rising damp. Thanks. Edit: I meant to say i wasn’t confirming there is a leak, if there is we can’t see it. My concern is it could be under the floor. We’re not sure what to do. We definitely want membrane laid, but not sure if we should look for a “possible” leak first.

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3 Answers

Anonymous user

Based on What your saying I advice you to eliminate the potential leak first might save a lot of money over something simple. Hope this helps Kind regards craig

Answered15 March 2023

Damp Cure Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Cambridge

Nothing to do with rising damp. More to do with the sub ground. You'd have to break into the concrete to investigate.

Answered25 March 2023

Handyman Portsmouth

Rating: 5 out of 5

Havant

firstly, given you have a kitchen island i can assume you have water feed coming up through the floor, which could be leaking ,and probably the cause of water damage, you have checked waist i assume, as for concrete floor sagging ,thats very strange given concrete will not give way, unlees ill fitted, ie not very deep and brakeing up,, i would suggest if you have water meter fitted check to see if dial is moving, if so check all other ares are clear of leaks, then if thats all okay, start chaseing floor out, ,

Answered2 April 2023