Premium villa

Villa at Balaton — permanent solution for damp walls

100+ year-old premium villa: capillary damp returned after a renovation done by a different contractor 10 years ago — mould, falling plaster, musty smell. Kerakoll damp-proofing system + full interior and exterior plastering and painting with Kerakoll materials.

Location
Balaton
Type
Premium villa
Project value
17M Ft
Warranty
2 yr
Before / After
Damp mouldy villa wall — capillary damp at Balaton before renovation Before
Premium villa dining room after Kerakoll damp-proofing and full renovation — Balaton After

10 years of damp and mould — permanently eliminated. Kerakoll system: the cause treated, not just the symptom.

The challenge

The 100+ year-old Balaton villa underwent a full renovation 10 years ago — carried out by a different contractor. However, within a few years the damp returned: mould appeared on the walls, plaster began to fall, and rooms developed a musty smell. Capillary moisture rises from the building's foundations — it cannot be treated permanently with conventional methods. A system was needed that eliminates the cause, not just the surface.

What we did

  • Capillary damp diagnostics — mapping moisture levels and extent of spread
  • Old plaster removal — complete stripping of all affected wall surfaces
  • Kerakoll damp-proofing system — permanent elimination of capillary moisture rise
  • Full interior plastering and painting — with Kerakoll premium materials
  • Exterior facade plastering and painting — Kerakoll materials, weather-resistant finish
14 wks
Full renovation
10 yr
Recurring damp — now solved
100%
Kerakoll materials
2 yr
Warranty on all works
Premium villa at Lake Balaton — fully renovated interior with Kerakoll materials
Villa interior wall after Kerakoll plaster and paint — Balaton renovation
Completed premium villa interior — full interior renovation at Lake Balaton

Result

Capillary moisture fully eliminated. The villa's interior and exterior surfaces were renewed with Kerakoll materials in premium finish. The client received back a permanently dry, guaranteed-condition premium villa — no mould, no musty smell. The Kerakoll system doesn't just treat the surface: it permanently eliminates the cause. 2-year warranty on all works.

Condition at takeover
Mouldy damp villa wall on handover — capillary damp at Lake Balaton Before
Peeling plaster and capillary damp — villa pre-renovation condition Balaton Before
Process

From diagnostics to final delivery

1
Diagnostics
Moisture mapping, condition survey
2
Demolition
Full removal of old plaster
3
Kerakoll
Capillary damp elimination
4
Interior plaster
Kerakoll premium plaster
5
Exterior facade
Kerakoll plaster, weatherproof paint
6
Painting & handover
Final surfaces, inspection, warranty
FAQ

What you need to know about recurring damp and the Kerakoll system

Why does damp return after renovation?
The most common reason damp returns is that the previous renovation only treated the surface — not the deeper cause. Conventional waterproofing suppresses but doesn't stop capillary rise. The Kerakoll system is the only lasting solution: working into the wall structure, it prevents moisture from returning.
How long does capillary damp treatment take?
The Kerakoll damp-proofing phase typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on the extent of affected surfaces. The full villa renovation (interior and exterior plastering, painting) is approximately 12–16 weeks. The exact deadline is fixed in the contract after the free survey — and we keep it.
What system do you use for damp wall treatment?
We exclusively use the capillary damp elimination system developed by Kerakoll (Italy). Every material from base to finish is Kerakoll — this guarantees system coherence and the 2-year warranty.
Do you also do exterior facade renovation?
Yes, we carry out full interior and exterior renovation — plastering, painting, facade treatment. In the Villa Balaton case, Kerakoll materials were applied to both interior and exterior surfaces, integrated with the damp-proofing system. The result: unified, lasting, premium finish.

Permanent solution for damp walls — with warranty.

From diagnostics to final delivery — with personal project management. Free on-site survey and detailed technical quote within 48 hours.