Cellar moisture control costs

Moisture in your basement is annoying and also bad for your health. Fortunately, there are plenty of professionals who can make your basement moisture-free again. Curious about the possibilities and prices? Renoca has everything listed for you.

What does damp control in your basement cost?

The price of damp control depends on the severity of the damp, the cause, the surface area and the technique used. In the overview below, you will find the types of damp control and the corresponding average costs.

Price examples

The exact cost of moisture control in your basement is difficult to determine. Every moisture problem is unique and needs its own type of control. However, to give you an idea of the costs, we have set out 3 possibilities.

As cheap as possible

Is the moisture damage not that bad and do you want to prevent worse damage? Then opt to have a damp-proof coating applied to your basement. You can buy a pot of coating yourself for £50 per 2.5 litres or have it professionally done. Having your basement coated costs an average of £500, based on a basement up to 9 m2. Bear in mind that coating is often a temporary solution though.

Average choice

Lack of rising damp in your walls? Then getting walls in your basement injected is the best method of moisture control. The cost of injecting walls in an average basement (10 linear metres of wall) is around £1,000.

Comprehensive

Does your basement have serious damp problems and are puddles of water forming on the ground? Then choose to completely waterproof your basement. There are several techniques for this. On average, waterproofing your cellar costs up to 16m2 £2,000.

How does the price breakdown of moisture control in a cellar look like?

A specialist uses professional equipment and tools, such as compressors that are used to inject the gel under high pressure into the wall for the best end result.

Choices that affect the price of basement damp proofing

You can partly control the cost of damp proofing yourself by making the choices below.

Choice 1: Type of damp proofing

The most important choice you will make is the type of damp proofing you want done.

Cellar coating: Having your walls coated is the simplest and cheapest solution. A coating is a type of paint that is applied to the wall. This coating provides a moisture-resistant layer that prevents condensation from soaking into your walls. The price for having your basement walls coated is calculated per m2.

Cellar injecting: The most common method of moisture control is injecting. Injecting is effective for rising damp in basement walls. Injecting a damp-proof gel into your walls under high pressure stops the rising damp. Prices for injecting are calculated per linear metre.

Basement sealing: Basements are very prone to moisture problems. If there are cracks in your wall, groundwater can easily enter your basement through your wall, resulting in wet feet. If you really want to get it right, have your basement waterproofed. In most cases, this involves applying several layers of cement to the basement walls. The price for waterproofing your basement is calculated per m2.

Choice 2: Remove mould

Has the moisture in your basement caused mould to form? If so, it is important to have the mould removed. Besides being bad for your health, mould also affects your walls. Having mould removed costs an average of £150 per 3 m2. When mould forms, always make sure you also solve the cause: moisture and ventilation. Just removing the mould and a lick of paint will not solve the problem.

Choice 3: Ventilation

Very often poor ventilation is one of the causes of a damp cellar. Do you want to get moisture control in your basement right? Then opt for a ventilation system in your basement. Having a ventilation system installed will cost you between £1,000 and £2,000.

Choice 4: Additional options

Is your cellar soon to be wonderfully waterproof and do you want your cellar to look fresh again? Then take a look at the following options: