After damp treatment, you want a tidy wall again. The best agreement covers both the work itself and when the surface will be ready for the next layer.
Do not rely on the calendar alone
Buildwise advises allowing masonry to dry sufficiently after injection before replastering. Drying times can vary considerably and may be long for thick walls. Checking moisture levels therefore forms part of the decision to refinish. Buildwise: plastering after rising damp treatment.
Discuss the surface and any salts
The same Buildwise guidance notes that remaining salts may still need attention after successful treatment. Ask what will happen to damaged layers and how a new finish will be chosen. A surface that looks dry is not, by itself, a complete work schedule.
Keep the different arrangements together
Make a short overview for everyone working in the room. This avoids scheduling the next appointment without knowing which checks are still needed.
- When was the damp treatment carried out?
- Which check is planned before plastering, painting or wallpapering?
- Who will assess whether the surface is ready?
- Which finish is proposed and why?
- What ventilation and usage arrangements apply in the meantime?
