Rising Damp, Condensation, Musty Odour, Wet Basement and Balcony Repair Experts Melbourne

DampCo was founded in 1994 by John Turner and has been a family-run business for the past three decades, specialising in moisture-related issues including rising damp, condensation, mould, musty odours, subfloor ventilation and water ingress.

Moisture and rising damp identification and remediation experts

DampCo has been helping Melbourne and Victorian homeowners, property managers and commercial clients identify and resolve moisture-related issues for over 30 years.

We specialise in identifying the cause of damp, mould, condensation, musty odours and water ingress — then recommending the right remediation approach for the property. Moisture problems can come from a range of sources, including rising damp, poor ventilation, bathroom leaks, subfloor moisture, damaged waterproofing, burst pipes, flooding or everyday condensation from heating, cooking and showering.

The key to properly fixing any moisture issue is identifying the source first. Once the cause is understood, the affected area can be dried, treated, repaired or ventilated properly to help stop the issue from returning.

Rising Damp, Condensation and Ventilation Solutions

Moisture issues are rarely solved by surface-level treatment alone. In most cases, the source of the problem needs to be found and addressed before any lasting remediation can take place.

Depending on the issue, DampCo can assist with:

• Rising damp assessment and treatment
• Condensation and internal moisture problems
• Musty odours and mould-related issues
• Subfloor ventilation
• Bathroom leaks and waterproofing-related moisture
• Wet basements, garages and water ingress
• Drying and moisture remediation
• Inspection and moisture testing

Removing moisture from a built environment is a two fold process:

• Find the source of the moisture that is causing the damp condition, mould, condensation or rising damp and fix the problem – whether it is subfloor, roof cavity, basement area, burst pipe or bathroom leak.
• Complete property remediation – All damp, wet or damaged areas must be dried and remediated to stop the moist conditions returning. If the moisture issue is not resolved permanently, it may return and once again cause rising damp and other moisture related issues.

A Practical Approach to Moisture Problems

Every moisture issue is different, but the process generally involves two key steps.

First, the cause of the moisture needs to be found. This may involve inspecting walls, subfloors, roof cavities, bathrooms, basements, garages or other areas where water or moisture may be entering or building up.

Second, the affected area needs to be properly treated. This may include drying, ventilation improvements, rising damp treatment, mould remediation, waterproofing repairs, plaster repairs or other building remediation work depending on the condition of the property.

Immediate Moisture Relief and Long-Term Solutions

Some properties require immediate moisture relief, particularly when there is visible damp, mould, condensation or water damage. This may involve drying equipment, air movement, dehumidification or targeted remediation to reduce moisture levels quickly.

Long-term moisture relief often involves addressing the underlying cause. This may mean improving ventilation, resolving rising damp, repairing water ingress, improving subfloor airflow or fixing waterproofing issues so the problem does not simply return.

We Inspect, Dry, Repair and Ventilate

Inspect
We inspect the property to identify moisture sources using moisture detection equipment, visual assessment and, where required, thermal imaging or inspection cameras.

Dry
Where drying is required, we use professional drying equipment to reduce moisture levels in affected areas.

Repair
Moisture-affected areas may require repairs to plaster, render, flooring, timber or other porous building materials.

Ventilate
Long-term relief is often achieved by improving ventilation, particularly in subfloor areas or enclosed spaces where moisture and stale air can build up.

Please contact us if you’d like any additional information, or to arrange for a free quote.

Inspect for Moisture & Damp

•  Thermal imaging cameras detect moisture and danp problems behind walls.
• Inspection cameras can detect mould and rising damp in areas that may not be accessible.
• Penetrative and non penetrative moisture metres can detect moisture and damp on wall surfaces and inside wall cavities.

Drying Moisture & Rising Damp

•  Our purpose built trailers are the most powerful drying facilities in Australia.
•  Fast drying is one of the most important equirements for effective mould removal.
• Large heaters dry out wet sub floor spaces quickly. Our trailer mounted heating units are the fastest drying units in the country.

Cleaning & Removing Mould

• Our company specialises in mould remediation using the dry ice blasting method.
• HEPA filtered inscribers filter the internal air to remove mould spores.
• Dehumidifiers and fairgoers help remove humidity and moisture from the indoor environment.