Rising damp and roof leaks in Goodwood’s older homes
Goodwood is one of the older suburbs on the Voortrekker Road corridor, and many of its houses date from the 1940s to the 1960s. Some were built without a damp-proof course, and in others the original barrier has long since broken down. If you have bubbling paint, white salts and a damp smell along the base of your walls, waterproofing in Goodwood usually starts at ground level rather than on the roof.
NPC treats damp and leaks in homes, small businesses and light industrial buildings across the suburb, from the streets near GrandWest to those around Vasco. We explain what is causing the problem before we recommend a fix. Many owners here have already spent money on treatments that did not last, so we take the time to show where the moisture is coming from and why the proposed repair addresses it.
Waterproofing Goodwood homes with rising damp
Rising damp happens when groundwater wicks up through brick and mortar. In older Goodwood homes the causes are usually one or more of the following: no damp-proof course at all, a perished or broken one, or a barrier that has been bridged by soil, paving or a later concrete slab. Simply repainting with a damp-resistant paint hides the stain for a season, then it returns. Interior walls are affected too, particularly where a passage or bedroom wall sits on the same old foundation as the outside walls, so we check both sides before setting the scope.
A lasting repair normally involves removing the bridge, cutting back salt-damaged plaster, treating the wall and replastering with a suitable mix before decorating. We discuss the options and their trade-offs on site so you can choose what suits the house and the budget.
Parapets, lean-to roofs and older flat sections
Houses of this era often had a back stoep or kitchen extension added under a lean-to or flat roof, and the joint where it meets the original wall is a frequent source of leaks. Parapets on older shopfronts and semi-detached homes crack along the top, and water runs down inside the wall. Our waterproofing contractors in Goodwood regularly handle:
- Rising damp treatment to internal and external walls
- Flashings where lean-to roofs meet older walls
- Parapet capping and wall waterproofing
- Flat roofs on workshops, garages and small commercial units
- Box gutter and downpipe details that overflow onto walls
WHY US?
Some great reasons to choose NPC Painters & Renovators for your next project
Our approach
A consultant inspects the property and provides a written specification and quotation tied to the manufacturer’s application requirements, using materials from suppliers such as Sika, a.b.e., Optima Coatings and BASF. The owners of NPC are involved in every project, and our crews are police-cleared. For small business owners, we can plan work so that trading areas stay open. More detail on the systems we install is on our page about waterproofing roofs, walls and balconies.
Tired of repainting the same damp wall in your Goodwood home? Call 021 981 0864 and book an inspection.
RELATED SERVICES IN GOODWOOD
Residential
Painting
Commercial Painting
Renovations & Alterations
Roof & Airless Spray Painting
Roofing & Roof Repairs
HOW IT WORKS
After a prospective client contacts NPC, we will set up an appointment with one of our consultants at a time that is convenient to the client.
The consultant will come out to your premises to conduct a thorough site inspection. This will also give you the opportunity to discuss any pertinent details with him.
A personalised specification and quotation will be drawn up and submitted to the client for their approval. All the specifications will be based on the relevant supplier requirements.
For large projects, we can request the client’s preferred paint supplier to compile a comprehensive specification.
Upon acceptance of the quotation, a proforma invoice will be sent to the client. Among various other details, it will indicate the deposit required before the project start date can be confirmed.
QUALITY CONTROL
For our clients’ peace of mind, NPC can request one of our suppliers or an independent consultant to do a site inspection and compile a site-specific specification that clearly indicates which products are most suitable for the project and the precise preparation procedures that should be followed.
Regular site inspections by the supplier or consultant and the client can then be scheduled at various stages of the project to ensure that all procedures and standards are being adhered to.
Did You Know?
We can bring our own non-potable water
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My Goodwood house was built in the 1950s. Does it have a damp-proof course?
It may, but houses of that age often have a barrier that has failed, been bridged or was never installed properly. The quickest way to know is an inspection that checks the base of the walls, outside ground levels and any later slabs or paving. That tells us whether moisture is rising, coming sideways or both.
Will damp-proof paint solve rising damp in Goodwood homes?
On its own, usually not. A sealing paint can stop the visible stain for a while, but the moisture and salts stay in the wall and often push higher or blow the paint off. Lasting results come from removing the cause, treating the wall and replastering with a suitable mix before any decorative finish.
Can you waterproof a workshop or small factory roof in Goodwood?
Yes. Light industrial and commercial units around Goodwood often have flat concrete sections, metal roofs and long gutters that need attention. We locate the leaks, check outlets and roof lights, and specify a system suited to the substrate. Work can be phased so that your business keeps operating while the roof is done.
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