Rising Damp Waterproofing
Stop moisture from creeping into your walls
Rising damp is one of the most common and most overlooked structural issues in Kenyan buildings. It occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through the porous material of a wall, slab, or column. You’ll know it’s there when you see peeling paint, flaking plaster, mold stains, or musty smells creeping in from the bottom of your walls.
In Nairobi and across Kenya, rising damp is especially common in homes without a proper damp-proof course (DPC), in buildings constructed on poorly drained soil, or in older estates where waterproofing was never professionally done. Left untreated, it weakens your wall structure, damages finishes, and creates health risks for occupants.
At Palette Point Solutions, we provide specialized rising damp treatment in Kenya using injection-based DPC systems, breathable cementitious barriers, and membrane overlays that block capillary moisture movement at the source.
Why Rising Damp Waterproofing Matters
- Prevents Structural Decay: Moisture slowly breaks down mortar, concrete, and bricks from the inside, causing long-term structural instability if left untreated.
- Eliminates Health Hazards: Rising damp breeds mold, mildew, and bacterial growth in hidden wall layers, triggering allergies and respiratory issues, especially in children and the elderly.
- Preserves Wall Finishes: You may repaint again and again, but unless rising damp is treated, your walls will keep flaking, staining, and bubbling. We fix the root cause.
- Protects Ground-Level Rooms: Bathrooms, bedrooms, stores, and kitchens on the ground floor are most vulnerable especially in Nairobi’s wet zones like Lang’ata, South B, and parts of Kiambu.
- Increases Property Value: Properties with rising damp issues are difficult to sell or insure. Treating it professionally improves both compliance and confidence in the structure.
- Fast, Targeted, Non-Invasive Repairs: Our injection DPC systems don’t require demolition. We isolate the affected area and stop moisture in its tracks with minimal site disruption.
- Works on Old & New Buildings: Whether you’re restoring an old bungalow or reinforcing a modern apartment, we have rising damp solutions tailored to your wall type and finish.
