How Much Does Damp Treatment Cost? 2026 Cost Guide

Factors That Affect the Cost of Damp Treatment

The cost of solving a rising damp problem varies depending on a few key factors. Understanding these factors is important for planning your budget properly. Many homeowners, not knowing how much they need to spend to solve a damp problem, either worry by setting aside an excessive budget or attempt half-finished solutions on an inadequate one. This guide aims to set out the cost of damp treatment transparently, using current 2026 prices.

Wall Length

The most important factor determining the cost is the length of wall affected by the damp problem. The HydroFix injection system consumes material per metre; therefore, the longer the wall, the greater the amount of material required and the higher the cost. Usually the problem appears on a single wall of a room or on one façade of the building; however, if more than one wall is affected, a separate calculation should be made for each wall.

Wall Thickness

Wall thickness directly affects the depth of the holes and therefore the amount of HydroFix injected into each hole. There can be roughly twice as much material difference between a 20 cm thick wall and a 40 cm thick wall. Common wall thicknesses in Türkiye can be classified as 19 cm (single brick), 29 cm (1.5 bricks) and 39 cm (double brick).

Level of Damp

The wall's current moisture level affects the drying time and the need for any additional work. At very high moisture levels, pre-drying or drainage improvements may be needed before injection; these extra operations add to the cost. However, for medium and low-level damp problems, the HydroFix + DampStop combination is usually sufficient.

Wall Material

Different wall materials such as brick, natural stone, breeze block and concrete have different porosity rates. Porous materials absorb more HydroFix, dense materials less. This affects material consumption per unit area.

Product Prices: HydroFix, DampStop and the Kit

The Dryvatec product range offers various package options for different needs. Current product prices are listed on our shop page. Here we provide a general price structure and comparison.

HydroFix Injection Liquid

HydroFix is sold by the litre. Different pack sizes are available: 1 litre for small areas, 5 litres for medium areas and 20 litres for large projects. With larger packs the unit price per litre falls, making a more economical application possible.

DampStop Damp Barrier

DampStop is the complementary product used together with HydroFix. Applied to the wall surface, it is calculated per square metre. The area to be treated is usually the zone up to 30-50 cm above the HydroFix barrier.

Dryvatec Application Kits

Dryvatec offers ready-made application kits for DIY users. These kits contain HydroFix liquid, DampStop, injection nozzles and application instructions in a single package. Kit options are sized according to wall length (for example a 5-metre kit, a 10-metre kit). Buying a kit is both more practical and more economical than buying the products individually.

DIY vs Professional Application Comparison

One of the most decisive choices in the cost of damp treatment is whether you will carry out the application yourself or have a professional team do it. The advantages and costs of the two options are different.

Do It Yourself (DIY)

The HydroFix system is designed so that homeowners can apply it themselves without needing professional equipment. The advantages and cost components of DIY application are as follows:

• Material cost: HydroFix + DampStop + nozzles
• Equipment cost: Hammer drill (zero extra cost if you have one) + 12mm drill bit
• Labour cost: Zero (your own effort)
• Total: Material only + minimal equipment cost

DIY application is usually 50-70% more economical than professional application. Our step-by-step application guide is available here to make the process easier.

Professional Application

In professional application, labour, transport and workmanship-guarantee costs are added on top of the material cost. The prices of companies offering professional damp injection services in Türkiye vary by region and by company experience, but per metre they can reach 2 to 3 times the cost of DIY application.

Professional application should be preferred in the following situations:

• Very large areas (more than 50 metres of wall length)
• Hard-to-reach areas (basement external wall, below-ground sections)
• When a structural problem is also present (cracks, deflection)
• When there is a time constraint and the work needs to be completed quickly

Worked Consumption Example: A 10-Metre Wall

To give a concrete idea of cost, let us work through a typical scenario. In this example we will consider a 10-metre long, 29 cm thick brick wall.

Wall Details

• Wall length: 10 metres (1,000 cm)
• Wall thickness: 29 cm
• Wall material: Brick

Hole Calculation

When the hole spacing is 12 cm, about 84 holes need to be drilled for a 10-metre wall (1,000 cm / 12 cm = 83.3). The hole depth will be 2/3 of the wall thickness, that is about 19 cm.

HydroFix Quantity

Although the average HydroFix consumption per hole for a brick wall varies with the degree of porosity, a certain amount of liquid is typically needed for each hole. For a 10-metre brick wall the total HydroFix requirement ranges from about 5-8 litres. The exact amount depends on the structure of your wall.

DampStop Quantity

DampStop is applied up to 30-50 cm above the injection line. 10 metres length x 0.5 metres height = 5 m2 of area. For a two-coat application, about 2-3 litres of DampStop are needed in total.

Total Material Cost

For current prices, visit our shop page, or request a quote to get a calculation specific to your wall. As a general comparison, for a 10-metre wall the DIY application cost is less than half the price a professional company would quote.

Long-Term Saving Analysis

When assessing the cost of damp treatment, looking only at the product and application cost is not enough. The recurring costs that arise when no solution is applied, or when the problem is managed with temporary fixes, must also be taken into account.

Recurring Paint and Plaster Costs

Paint and plaster work carried out without solving the rising damp problem usually flakes off again within 6-18 months. Each painting/plastering operation incurs a certain cost, including materials and labour. When you think about this over a 10-year period, the cost of repainting 5-10 times is far greater than the cost of a permanent solution.

Risk of Structural Damage

An unresolved damp problem damages the building's load-bearing elements over time. Problems such as crumbling bricks, eroding mortar and rusting steel reinforcement require far more costly repairs later on. Structural restoration can reach dozens of times the cost of chemical injection.

Health Costs

Living in a damp environment leads to various health problems, particularly asthma, allergies and respiratory illnesses. When indirect costs such as doctor visits, medication costs and loss of working time are considered, a permanent solution to the damp problem is also an investment in health. For detailed information on this, we recommend reading our article on health risks in damp environments.

Loss of Property Value

A property with a damp problem is valued below its market worth. During a sale or letting, damp stains, a musty smell and crumbling plaster deter potential buyers or tenants. A permanent damp solution protects your property's market value and can even increase it.

10-Year Cost Comparison

Free Shipping and Order Advantages

Dryvatec offers free shipping within Türkiye on orders above a certain value. This provides a significant saving, especially on heavy and bulky products (HydroFix packs of 5 litres and above).

Additional advantages:

• Fast delivery: Your order reaches your door within 1-3 business days.
• Secure payment: Secure payment options by credit card and bank transfer.
• Technical support: Free technical advice before and after application.
• Return guarantee: Returns available on unused, unopened products.

Get an Estimate for Your Own Wall

Every wall is different, and the exact cost depends on the specific characteristics of your wall. By sharing your wall length and thickness through our Request a Quote form, you can receive a tailored estimate of the material quantity and cost. The form is completely free and requires no registration.

The information you will need when requesting a quote is as follows: the total length of your wall (in metres), the wall thickness (in cm) and the wall material (brick, aerated block, natural stone or concrete). By providing these three details, our technical team can determine the amount of HydroFix and DampStop you need and the total estimated cost.

Once you have your estimate, you can add the appropriate products to your cart directly from our shop page. You can request a separate quote for more than one wall to determine your total material requirement.

For a more personalised assessment, you can reach our technical team through our contact page. By sharing photographs and measurements of your building, you can receive a tailored solution proposal. Our technical team will recommend the most suitable product combination and application strategy for your wall type.

In conclusion, although the cost of damp treatment may look like an outlay at first glance, once you consider recurring paint/plaster expenses, the risks of structural damage and health costs, it becomes clear that a permanent solution is far more economical. DIY application with the HydroFix + DampStop system is the most cost-effective permanent solution on the market.