Order damp proofing for delivery in Ramsgate

Our damp proofing range for Ramsgate jobs

• DPM sheetingHeavy-gauge polythene membrane under concrete floors.
• Liquid DPM and tankingCoatings for screeds and below-ground walls.
• DPC rollsPolymer and bitumen damp-proof course in standard wall widths.
• Radon barriersGas-resistant membranes for areas that need radon protection.

Damp Proofing & Membranes: choosing well

Is radon protection needed?

Parts of the UK need radon protection in new buildings and extensions. UKHSA radon maps show the areas; building control will tell you what applies.

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.

How delivery works in Ramsgate

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

• With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Ramsgate around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Working out quantities for your Ramsgate job

An extension in Ramsgate with 28 m of cavity wall needs DPC in both leaves: about 3 rolls in 30 m lengths once laps are allowed for. A 50 m² floor slab needs about 57.5 m² of DPM including laps, which is 1 roll of 4 × 25 m sheeting.

Common questions from Ramsgate

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.

How soon can damp proofing be delivered in Ramsgate?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Can you deliver damp proofing to a site with restricted access in Ramsgate?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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.