Est. UK · Since 20

Protecting properties from damp, moisture and structural damage.

Shield Damp Proofing provides professional damp-proofing solutions designed to protect homes and commercial properties from rising damp, penetrating damp, and long-term moisture damage. Our expert team delivers reliable treatments to prevent damp issues, improve property protection, and maintain a healthier, safer living environment.

01 - introduction

Damp is more than a cosmetic problem.

Shield Damp Proofing provides professional damp-proofing solutions designed to protect homes and commercial properties from rising damp, penetrating damp, and long-term moisture damage. Left untreated, moisture quietly damages walls, finishes, timber, and the comfort of the rooms you live in. Salts appear, plaster fails, timber softens, and the character of a property is lost season by season. Our work begins with careful diagnosis. Only then do we recommend a treatment — one that is proportionate, honest, and made to last.

02 - Diagnostic

The signs a wall gives before it fails.

Hover a marker to inspect. Every indicator below is worth investigating — none are cosmetic alone.

01

Peeling or bubbling paint

02

Dark patches on walls

03

Mould growth

04

Salt deposits

05

Rising tide marks

06

Damaged plaster

07

Cold or wet walls

08

Musty odours

03 - Service

Professional Damp Proofing.

A single specialism, executed with care. From the initial survey through installation and aftercare, every stage is handled by our own team.

01

Rising damp treatment

Investigation and remedial installation of chemical damp-proof courses where ground moisture is drawn up through masonry.

02

Penetrating damp solutions

Diagnosing external moisture ingress through walls, pointing and openings, then addressing the source.

03

Damp wall treatment

Specialist replastering, salt-inhibitor membranes and finishes designed for previously damp masonry.

04

Moisture investigation

Calibrated meter surveys, thermal observation and structural review to identify underlying causes.

05

Internal wall protection

Waterproof membrane systems for cellars, basements and habitable rooms below ground.

06

Property preservation

Long-term care of stone, brick and lime-built structures where sympathetic treatment is essential.

07

Residential damp proofing

Considered work in occupied family homes, from Victorian terraces to period cottages.

08

Commercial damp proofing

Damp-proofing for offices, retail units, listed properties and mixed-use buildings.

03 - Service

Professional Damp Proofing.

A single specialism, executed with care. From the initial survey through installation and aftercare, every stage is handled by our own team.

01

Rising damp treatment

Investigation and remedial installation of chemical damp-proof courses where ground moisture is drawn up through masonry.

02

Penetrating damp solutions

Diagnosing external moisture ingress through walls, pointing and openings, then addressing the source.

03

Damp wall treatment

Specialist replastering, salt-inhibitor membranes and finishes designed for previously damp masonry.

04

Moisture investigation

Calibrated meter surveys, thermal observation and structural review to identify underlying causes.

05

Internal wall protection

Waterproof membrane systems for cellars, basements and habitable rooms below ground.

06

Property preservation

Long-term care of stone, brick and lime-built structures where sympathetic treatment is essential.

07

Residential damp proofing

Considered work in occupied family homes, from Victorian terraces to period cottages.

08

Commercial damp proofing

Damp-proofing for offices, retail units, listed properties and mixed-use buildings.

04 - Before / After

See the difference professional treatment makes.

Problem identified

Rising damp with salt contamination on a ground-floor party wall.

Treatment completed

New chemical damp-proof course, salt-inhibitor membrane, breathable replaster.
Shield Damp Proofing After Treatment
Shield Damp Proofing Before Treatment
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BEFORE
AFTER

05 - Selected Work

Recent projects.

06 - Next Step

Concerned about damp in your property?

Arrange a professional inspection and receive clear advice about the most suitable treatment for your property.