Welcome to DL Dufton Damp proofing services, we are a small family run business with over 20 years of experience in our field. As a sovereign approved contractor we offer 10, 20 and 30 year guarantees for our damp proofing and timber treatments, we are also a member of the Lancaster City Council safe trade scheme so you can be sure of a high quality workmanship and a professional approach. Damp proofing can be used in any property type which maybe having a damp issue or can even be installed into your property just to prevent damp ever occurring.
Rising Damp is a common issue, often arising when the water from the ground rises up through the fine cracks and pores in a property, causing moisture. Rising damp should be treated immediately, as it will often make its way up the walls of a building, acting like a sponge. Rising Damp can be a big problem if left untreated. Here at D L Dufton, we have been dealing with rising dampfor a number of years now, so you can rest safe in the knowledge that your rising damp issues are in good hands. Rising Damp can also lead to 'salts'.
Wet Rot is not as hard to treat as dry rot, due to it only being able to travel through wood. However, it can still lead to severe damage if left untreated. Here at D L Dufton, we have effectively been dealing with wet rot for over 20 years, and aim to ensure that the wet rot does not return once we have finished the job. There are many different types of wet rot, however there is just once treatment for all. When treating wet rot there is usually no need for chemical treatments, however in some instances we may use chemicals as protection to new timbers, or where there has been a heavy growth of fungal.
Tiling is offered to both existing customers who have recently had help with eliminating damp (such as dry and wet rot), and as a singular job to new customers. If you require tiling then you needn't look any further than D L Dufton. Offering our tiling services, we are equipped to deal with floors, conservatories, kitchens, bathrooms, and shower rooms & offer a plaster boarding service to ensure a completely stunning look. No tiling job is too big or too small. Just some of the tiles that we offer include; ceramic, marble and granite.
Plastering has never been more effective then with the professionals here at D L Dufton. Offering a wide range of plastering services, we have the knowledge and experience to carry out just about any type of plastering work that you require. Plastering (whether it be internal or external) is one of our expertise, and is often offered as an extra after completing other work i.e. rising damp treatments. However, we are also happy to carry out any plastering work as a singular job too. Our plastering is not only done to the highest quality, but is also offered at extremely competitive prices to ensure our clients get excellent value for money.
Timber treatments can be simple and efficient and can extend the life of your wooden structures. Timber treatments increase the durability of wood against insects, bacteria, rot and various forms of wooden fungi, that can all cause softening, splintering and loss of strength. When it comes to timber treatments the experts here at D L Dufton come second to none. Timber treatments offer the best solutions for dry rot, woodworm and wet rot. If left untreated all of the previous can lead to devastating effects; so it is vital that you act now if you think that your property is suffering from any one of these.
Dry Rot can become very costly to treat if not dealt with in a timely manner. Although called 'dry rot' it is often caused by dampness and moisture and should be identified and treat quickly. Dry Rot can easily spread through building materials other than wood, such as masonry. This means that dry rot can spread through a property very quickly causing major widespread structural damage. Dry Rot should be treated by trained professionals to ensure the problem is dealt with effectively. If you have any of the above then it's quite likely that you have dry rot and you should act now to treat the issue.
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