Damp proofing guides for Porto property owners

Step-by-step diagnostics, cost data, and regulatory context — researched with Tier-1 sources and field data from the Porto metro.

• Rising Damp vs Condensation in Porto Apartments

  Step-by-step diagnostic checklist to tell rising damp from condensation in Porto flats — with meter readings, patterns, and when to call a surveyor.

  Updated 2026-06-29

• DPC Injection in Traditional Porto Granite Walls

  How chemical damp proof courses work in granite rubble masonry — drill patterns, cream types, and conservation constraints for Porto historic stock.

  Updated 2026-06-29

• Rising Damp Treatment Cost in Porto (2026)

  EUR price bands for DPC injection, replastering, and surveys in Porto — with worked examples for apartments and townhouses.

  Updated 2026-06-29

• How Porto's Coastal Climate Drives Rising Damp

  Atlantic rainfall, salt aerosol, and soil saturation — why Porto damp problems differ from inland Portugal and what that means for treatment.

  Updated 2026-06-29

• Landlord Responsibility for Damp in Portuguese Rentals

  Who pays for rising damp treatment under Portuguese rental law — habitability, tenant ventilation duties, and documentation for disputes.

  Updated 2026-06-29

• How Long Does a Damp Survey Take in Porto?

  On-site timing, report delivery, and what surveyors measure in a typical Porto apartment or townhouse inspection.

  Updated 2026-06-29