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Concerned about damp? Buildfix’s solution can rid your home of rising damp, for good!

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What is rising damp?

Rising damp is a common problem in homes that lack an effective damp proofing barrier. This issue arises when your home’s foundation walls absorb moisture from the ground, which is caused by a natural phenomenon known as Capillary Suction.

Left untreated, rising damp can have severe repercussions for both the structural integrity of your home and for its occupant.

Why damp proofing is essential for your home

Cosmetic issues

Damp proofing is essential for maintaining the aesthetics of your home. Without it, rising damp can cause paint to blister, flake or turn powdery. It can also result in tide-like yellow or brown stains on your walls.

Structural Damage

Damp proofing protects your home structurally. Absorbing water from the ground also means trapping salts and minerals. Over time, these can crystallise, expand and weaken masonry, compromising your home’s structural integrity.

Health risk

A lack of damp proofing can lead to moisture becoming trapped in your walls, and on the surface, creating an ideal environment for mould growth. This can trigger respiratory issues like asthma and allergies.

Cosmetic issues

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Damp proofing is essential for maintaining the aesthetics of your home. Without it, rising damp can cause paint to blister, flake or turn powdery. It can also result in tide-like yellow or brown stains on your walls.
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Structural Damage

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Damp proofing protects your home structurally. Absorbing water from the ground also means trapping salts and minerals. Over time, these can crystallise, expand and weaken masonry, compromising your home’s structural integrity.
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Health risk

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A lack of damp proofing can lead to moisture becoming trapped in your walls, and on the surface, creating an ideal environment for mould growth. This can trigger respiratory issues like asthma and allergies.
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Recognising the potential imapct of rising damp and acting swiftly with damp proofing measures is vital for the health and durability of your home. Rising damp can silently affect your home in various harmful ways, making awareness and early detection key.

Implementing a damp proofing strategy promptly can significantly mitigate the risk of extensive damage and avoid steep repair expenses in the future. Protect your home’s structure and ensure a safe living environment by addressing damp at the first sign.

Recognising the potential imapct of rising damp and acting swiftly with damp proofing measures is vital for the health and durability of your home. Rising damp can silently affect your home in various harmful ways, making awareness and early detection key.

Implementing a damp proofing strategy promptly can significantly mitigate the risk of extensive damage and avoid steep repair expenses in the future. Protect your home’s structure and ensure a safe living environment by addressing damp at the first sign.

The most common damp proof injection methods

Chemical Injection DPC

Popular among professionals, this petrochemical-based damp proofing is mechanically injected, earning a reputation for its effectiveness due to its permeable characteristics. However, it presents significant challenges for homeowners, including flammability and the release of harmful fumes during curing. If undergoing this treatment while living in the home, expect lingering odours that might persist for weeks, potentially causing dizziness and discomfort.

Silicone Cream DPC

Often chosen by DIY enthusiasts, this method is manually applied using hand tools and is relatively easy to install, with the added advantage of being odour-free. But its efficiency is limited due to low permeability properties, especially in drier climates like Australia’s. The treatment works on fully saturated walls only, making it a seasonal solution at best.

Our damp proofing solution – DampBlock™

DampBlock™ is the latest advancement in solving rising damp in homes, eliminating the typical drawbacks associated with commonly used damp proofing methods.

By combining the highly permeable properties of chemical injections with the safety of non-hazardous silicone cream, DampBlock™ offers the best solution for homeowners grappling with rising damp.

Its next-generation, water-based formula targets affected areas, deploying an active ingredient in porous walls to permanently block rising damp without leaving behind any lingering odours or fumes, leaving your walls intact and protected.

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The advantages of our damp proofing solution

Non-Invasive

DampBlock™ is injected at low pressure through small 1cm holes. After we’re done, holes are filled to blend with original surface.

Quick Completion

The injection process is extremely efficient, we’ll be done in no time. Typically it takes just a day or two to damp proof your home.

No Harmful Chemicals

DampBlock™ contains no harmful chemicals. It releases water vapour during the curing process, keeping your homes clean and odour-free.

20-Year Warranty

You’ll get complete peace of mind. We guarantee full damp protection, or we return at no cost to you.

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Real feedback from real homeowners

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The Buildfix process was professional…

“The Buildfix process was professional from beginning to end. Their website provides useful information, and it is easy to book an assessment. The inspection is thorough and timely. The technicians are experienced, friendly and happy to answer all questions. The process is amazingly easy compared to traditional underpinning and can be completed in a day with minimal disruption. So far the works looks good.”

Zee J,

14 December

GREAT SERVICE

Thankyou to George and Michael for structural helical bar work , stage 2 of work on our home. We were well informed of the works to be carried out, the workman were very proficient and tidy . Very happy with the results .Quality company , well mannered workers highly recommend Buildfix.
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Enzo,

22 September

Buildfix and my sinking Brick wall

Buildfix were great from day one! Substantial subsidence was assessed by Dale with short notice fit in with my busy schedule. I was provided with a comprehensive quote, accepted online and given a date and time not long after. On the day Jordan and Jack arrived on time, set up, got on with the job with great results, providing me with updates and were super informative throughout the whole process. They left the site clean. Fantastic, will use these guys again.

John Q,

11 December

Excellent service from start to finish

From our first phone call to today when our underpinning was done we couldn’t speak more highly of the service and the work. Learning that your house needs underpinning is extremely daunting but from the moment Joe from Buildfix turned up and was able to take us through what would be done including the fixed cost, we stopped worrying. Everything happened exactly as he said and we are more than happy to recommend Buildfix.

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Zee J,

14 December

The Buildfix process was professional…

“The Buildfix process was professional from beginning to end. Their website provides useful information, and it is easy to book an assessment. The inspection is thorough and timely. The technicians are experienced, friendly and happy to answer all questions. The process is amazingly easy compared to traditional underpinning and can be completed in a day with minimal disruption. So far the works looks good.”
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karen bryant,

15 November
Really happy with Buildfix and all the staff members. Bruno took the time to explain everything that was to happen on the of the repair. Andy and Pedro were a pleasure to deal will as they were both very professional and friendly. Again, they took time to explain the procedure. Ryan was also very professional and friendly and talked me through the process. I highly recommended this company.👍
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John Q,

11 December

Buildfix and my sinking Brick wall

Buildfix were great from day one! Substantial subsidence was assessed by Dale with short notice fit in with my busy schedule. I was provided with a comprehensive quote, accepted online and given a date and time not long after. On the day Jordan and Jack arrived on time, set up, got on with the job with great results, providing me with updates and were super informative throughout the whole process. They left the site clean. Fantastic, will use these guys again.

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Suzanne Jennings,

24 January
Very happy with how Jared explained the whole process before any work began and kept me updated on all progress. Both Jared and Kurt were courteous, on time hard-working and highly professional. We were overly happy with the result.
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Why you should choose Buildfix

FREE structural assessment and honest advice

Buildfix structural engineers or consultants come to your home at no cost. Our assessments are thorough, uncovering your home’s issues and the best solutions.

UNLIMITED DampBlock™️ for your job

After we’ve completed your quote, we don’t change it. We don’t add extra costs at the end. With us, there are no tricks, no games and zero surprises.

Permanent repair guaranteed

Using our advanced damp proofing technology, DampBlock™️, we can solve your rising damp permanently. Everything we do is guaranteed to last.

Experience - thousands of projects completed

With well over 10000 projects completed, you'll get the most experienced and committed teams around. Your home is in expert hands with our proven track record.

Best price promise

With our leading techniques and technology, we work more accurately and more efficiently than anyone else. We promise the best price*, if not we'll beat it by 5%.

*Must be like-for-like, covering the same area with unlimited DampBlock™️, or similar material.

We cover locations throughout Australia

Our teams are ready to go where you live. Whether it be in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere else in between**, we’ll come out and do the job for you.

**Excludes some remote locations.

FREE structural assessment and honest advice

One of our structural engineers or consultants come to your home at no cost. Our assessments are thorough, you'll learn about your homes issues, and best solutions.

UNLIMITED GeoPoly™️ for your job

After we’ve completed your quote, we don’t change it. We don’t add extra costs at the end. With us, there are no tricks, no games and zero surprises.

Permanent repair guaranteed

Using our advanced underpinning technology GeoPoly™️, we can lift your foundations and solve your subsidence permanently. Everything we do is guaranteed to last.

Experience - thousands of projects completed

With well over 10000 projects completed, you'll get the most experienced and committed teams around. Your home is in expert hands with our proven track record.

Best price promise

With our leading techniques and technology, we work more accurately and more efficiently than anyone else. We promise the best price*, if not we'll beat it by 5%.

*Must be like-for-like, covering the same area with unlimited GeoPoly™️, or similar material.

We cover many locations throughout Australia

Our teams are ready to go where you live. Whether it be in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere else in between**, we’ll come out and do the job for you.

**Excludes some remote locations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take for my walls to dry after damp proof treatment?

We employ our damp proofing solution, DampBlock™, to counteract the effects of rising damp in your walls by blocking capillaries, reducing the walls ability to draw moisture upwards. After this process, the existing damp in your walls will generally take 6-12 months to dry out.

After the damp proofing process, your walls will start to dry. However, this can result in natural salt crystallisation and residual dampness on the surface. To prevent the surface plaster from deteriorating and the appearance of damp, an application of a salt-blocking solution is recommended, which we are happy to assist with and discuss during your assessment.
Certainly not. DampBlock™ is non-hazardous and completely odourless, allowing you and your family to stay at home while we work.
Buildfix has successfully completed well over 10,000 projects across Australia over the past decade. This includes mostly residential projects, as well as some commercial and strata buildings.
Minimal disruption is one of our aims. We inject our DampBlock™ through small holes in the walls, minimising dust and mess. You can continue with your regular home life while the work is being carried out.

Absolutely. We proudly offer an industry-leading, transferable 20-year warranty on our products and workmanship, which ensures your peace of mind for years to come and adds value to your property, even if you decide to sell it in the future.

Yes, our DampBlock™ is environmentally safe and poses no harm to the surroundings.
When it comes to performing work on the day, a team of skilled Buildfix technicians will handle all aspects of repairs on your property.
Damp proofing is the process of protecting a building from moisture and dampness penetration. It’s crucial because excess moisture can lead to structural damage, health issues and deterioration of building materials.
Signs that your property may require damp proofing include the presence of damp walls, mould growth, a musty smell and visible salt deposits on walls. A professional assessment can confirm if damp proofing is needed.
Common methods include damp proof injection, which involves injecting a chemical damp proof course into the walls, and damp proof membranes, which provide a moisture barrier.
Yes, effective damp proofing can enhance the structural integrity of your property, prevent health hazards due to mould and ultimately improve the property’s market value and appeal to potential buyers.

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