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UK cost guide DPC treatment Wall length/thickness, access, diagnosis, plaster removal, salt-contaminated finishes and making-good work.
Published benchmark £1,000–£3,000 typical project Only relevant where diagnosis supports it. Published figures exclude some plaster removal, making good, decoration and drying.
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DampDeck cost guide What changes the price? £
Wall length/thickness, access, diagnosis, plaster removal, salt-contaminated finishes and making-good work.
Price depends on scope
DampDeck does not publish a made-up national price where the real scope can vary substantially.
Main cost drivers
Wall length/thickness, access, diagnosis, plaster removal, salt-contaminated finishes and making-good work.
Compare quotes properly
Make sure quotes describe the diagnosis, preparation, remedial work, making good, exclusions and any ongoing maintenance. A cheaper quote is not equivalent if the scope is different.
Published UK benchmark £1,000–£3,000
typical project Only relevant where diagnosis supports it. Published figures exclude some plaster removal, making good, decoration and drying.
Source Checkatrade · source updated 2026-03 · DampDeck reviewed 2026-09-03 View source → Compare like with like What a useful written quote should make clear 1 The diagnosis and evidence supporting the proposed work.
2 Preparation, access, protection and removal work included.
3 The exact remedial system or repair specification.
4 Making good, decoration, waste removal and exclusions.
5 Maintenance, guarantees and what happens if the symptom returns.
Quote checklist Don't compare the total alone. Diagnosis and evidence Preparation and access Exact repair/treatment specification Making good and decoration Waste, exclusions and guarantees Use cost calculator Source Checkatrade · source updated 2026-03 · DampDeck reviewed 2026-09-03 View source → Ready to compare quotes? Get the cause reasonably clear first. Then ask local specialists to quote against the same scope so you can make a meaningful comparison.
