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Damp Wall Correction & Waterproofing in Lagos
Diagnosis and correction of damp, moisture intrusion and rising damp, protecting walls and finishes in Lagos properties.
Overview
Damp is common in Lagos. We diagnose the source (rising damp, penetrating moisture, condensation or plumbing leakage) and then correct it with the right combination of injection, membranes, render and ventilation work.
Damp is common in Lagos buildings, and it rarely goes away by repainting. Zemasik diagnoses where the moisture is coming from, whether rising damp, penetrating moisture, condensation or a plumbing leak, and then corrects it with the right mix of damp-proof course injection, tanking and waterproof membranes, render and ventilation.
Once the cause is dealt with, we replaster, repaint and restore the finish so the wall is ready to use again. Treating the cause first is what stops damp returning.
Scope of work
- 01Moisture diagnosis & source identification
- 02Damp-proof course (DPC) injection & remediation
- 03Tanking, waterproof membranes & render systems
- 04Plumbing leak detection & repair
- 05Replastering, repainting & finish restoration
What to consider in Lagos
- Heavy rainfall, high humidity and, in coastal areas, a high water table all push moisture into walls and floors.
- Leaking pipes, blocked gutters and poor drainage around a building are frequent hidden causes.
- Painting over damp traps moisture and the paint soon blisters, so the source must be found and fixed first.
Questions about damp wall correction
What causes damp walls in Lagos?
Common causes are rising damp from the ground, rain penetrating through walls or roofs, condensation in poorly ventilated rooms, and leaking pipes. Finding which one applies is the first step.
Do you restore the wall after treatment?
Yes. Replastering, repainting and finish restoration are part of the work, after the moisture has been dealt with.
What should I send when I ask for a quote?
Message us on WhatsApp with the location of the property or estate, a short description of the work and, if you have them, photographs or drawings. The more we know about the site, the more useful our first reply can be.
Which areas of Lagos do you work in?
We work across Lagos Island, the Lekki corridor and the mainland, including Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Banana Island, Lekki, Ajah and Ikeja. Projects outside Lagos can be discussed too: tell us the location when you message us. See the full list of areas on this page.
Areas we serve
Lagos Island
Ikoyi, Old Ikoyi, Parkview Estate, Osborne Estate, Bourdillon Road, Gerard Road, Dolphin Estate, Banana Island, Victoria Island, Oniru, Eko Atlantic City, Lagos Island, Obalende, Onikan
Lekki corridor
Lekki Phase 1, Admiralty Way, Chevron Drive, Elegushi, Alpha Beach, Lekki Phase 2, Ikate, Osapa London, Agungi, Ikota, Lekki Garden Estate, VGC, Ajah, Abraham Adesanya, Sangotedo, Awoyaya, Bogije, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki
Mainland
Ikeja GRA, Maryland, Ilupeju, Magodo GRA, Omole Phase 1 and 2, Ogba, Gbagada, Yaba, Surulere, Festac Town, Apapa, Ikorodu
Beyond Lagos. We are based in Lagos and can discuss projects elsewhere in Nigeria. Message us with the location and what you need.
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