Rising Dampness Treatment Services in Sion

Rising Dampness Treatment for Mumbai Buildings

Older Mumbai buildings rarely have a functioning damp proof course, so groundwater is drawn up through the foundation by capillary action. The result is rising dampness: peeling plaster, white salt deposits and a musty smell on the ground floor. Urban Civil Services treats rising dampness at its source with chemical DPC injection.

Signs of Rising Dampness

• Damp, discoloured plaster up to one metre above the floor.
• White, powdery salt deposits known as efflorescence.
• Peeling paint and a persistent musty odour.
• Rotting skirting boards and door frames on the ground floor.

Our Chemical DPC Method

We drill a series of holes at plinth level and pressure-inject a silane-based damp-proofing cream that chemically blocks the capillary channels in the masonry. The affected plaster is then removed, treated against salts and reinstated with a waterproof rendering before a decorative finish is applied.

A Permanent Fix, Not a Fresh Coat of Paint

Painting over rising dampness only hides it for one season. Treating the cause restores the wall for good, and our rising-dampness projects carry a 10-year stamp-paper warranty.