Damp Proofing & Membranes delivered to Leicester

Damp Proofing & Membranes available for Leicester delivery

• Weep ventsFor drainage and ventilation at the base of cavities and over trays.
• Cavity trays and stop endsTo direct water out of the cavity over openings.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.
• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.

Getting damp proofing onto your Leicester site

Rolls are light enough to travel with a mixed load and are handed off at the kerb. Leicester is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Leicester gets around 16h 52m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Estimating your damp proofing

An extension in Leicester with 36 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 15 m² floor slab needs about 17.2 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Before you order damp proofing

DPC width

Match the DPC width to the wall leaf so it runs the full width of the masonry.

Laps and joints

DPM and DPC need generous laps and sealed joints; follow the manufacturer's guidance.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Common questions from Leicester

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Leicester?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

What is the difference between DPC and DPM?

DPC is a strip built into walls to stop damp rising through the masonry. DPM is a sheet laid under a concrete floor slab. They are lapped together so there is no gap.

Do you deliver damp proofing to trades and homeowners in Leicester?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

How thick should a DPM be?

1200-gauge polythene, around 300 microns, is a common specification for floor slabs. Your design may call for something different.