Humicontrol

What Humicontrol does

Humicontrol, S.L. is a Barcelona-based moisture treatment company founded in 1981 that specializes in eliminating capillary moisture (rising damp), condensation, and water filtration in buildings. The company's core technology is MURSEC ECO, a wireless electro-osmosis polarity inverter that emits very low-frequency pulses to reverse the polarity of water molecules in wall capillaries, causing rising moisture to descend back into the subsoil. This is complemented by a product portfolio addressing adjacent moisture problems: HUMICREAM (liquid chemical injection), PURAIR (mechanical controlled ventilation for condensation), and the DRAINING family of microporous dehumidifying mortars for wall rehabilitation and salt crystallization management.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of MURSEC ECO devices (priced €2,000-€5,000 depending on operating radius from 4m to 30m) and integral installation packages (€1,500-€5,000+) delivered through a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct sales to homeowners, certified partner delegations/franchises, and enterprise field sales to architects, property managers, and heritage institutions. A freemium free-diagnosis offering serves as lead generation. Distribution spans 27 countries across Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania via a certified partner network, with localized websites in 10+ languages.

Humicontrol's customer segments include residential property owners (primary), commercial/business properties, and heritage/historical buildings — the latter anchored by high-visibility projects such as the Sagrada Familia crypt, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Parc Güell, and Museo Nacional de Escultura. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding and is led by CEO Ramon Mestre. Its 30-year warranty on MURSEC ECO, backed by Catalana Occidente insurance, and APPLUS electromagnetic safety certification are key trust signals in a category where efficacy is difficult for buyers to verify ex-ante.

Name

Humicontrol

Legal name

Humicontrol, S.L.

Website

https://humicontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Humicontrol is a Barcelona-based moisture treatment company (founded 1981) that eliminates rising damp, condensation, and filtration in buildings using its wireless MURSEC ECO electro-osmosis device and complementary DRAINING mortars, sold through certified partners across 27 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Moisture Treatment Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service (HSAOAIAJ)

Keywords

• Moisture treatment services
• Rising damp solutions
• Capillary moisture repair
• Building dehumidification
• Electro-osmosis systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. MURSEC ECO Device Sales: Sale of the MURSEC ECO wireless electro-osmosis device. Devices range from 4m to 30m operating radius, priced between €2,000 and €5,000 depending on coverage area. Includes 30-year warranty.
2. Professional Installation Services: Certified partners provide professional diagnosis, installation, and follow-up services. Installation includes wall analysis, device placement, and post-installation monitoring using calibrated measurement equipment.
3. DRAINING Mortar Products: Sale of specialized dehumidifying mortars (DRAINING BLANCO, DRAINING CAL, DRAINING EXTRAFINO, DRAINING POWDER) for wall rehabilitation after moisture treatment. Powder format minimizes transport costs.
4. Diagnosis Services: Free initial diagnosis to identify moisture type (capillary, condensation, filtration), intensity, and salt presence. Professional hygrometer and Calcium Carbide measurement system used for accurate assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Humicontrol sells and installs non-invasive moisture treatment systems for buildings, anchored by the MURSEC ECO wireless electro-osmosis device that uses SmartPolar® multi-frequency technology to reverse water molecule polarity and stop rising damp. The portfolio also includes the DRAINING microporous mortar for wall rehabilitation, HUMICREAM liquid gel injection, and PURAIR mechanical ventilation for condensation, delivered with diagnosis, installation, and a 30-year warranty through a certified partner and franchise network across 20+ countries.

Product overview

Humicontrol is a moisture treatment company offering a portfolio of products for eliminating rising damp (capillary moisture), condensation, and filtration in buildings. The core product is MURSEC ECO, a wireless multi-frequency electro-osmosis polarity inverter with SmartPolar technology, which is complemented by the DRAINING microporous mortar system for wall rehabilitation. Additional products include HUMICREAM (liquid injection treatment) and PURAIR (mechanical ventilation for condensation). MURSEC ECO handles the primary capillary moisture treatment at the source, while DRAINING addresses surface repair and salt crystallization, and PURAIR targets condensation-related humidity. The company operates with certified partners across Spain and internationally in 20+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MURSEC ECO: Wireless multi-frequency polarity inverter device with SmartPolar® technology for treating rising damp through electro-osmosis
• HUMICREAM
• PURAIR
• DRAINING

Products and services

• MURSEC ECO Wireless multi-frequency electro-osmosis polarity inverter that emits very low frequency pulses to reverse water molecule polarity in wall capillaries, preventing rising damp from ground moisture. Operating radius options from 4 to 30 meters cover buildings from 30 m² to 3,000 m². WiFi-enabled for remote control from mobile device or PC, with 0.5W power consumption (approximately €8 per year) and a 30-year warranty backed by Catalana Occidente insurance.
• DRAINING Mortar System Microporous dehumidifying mortar system that accelerates wall drying, contains salt crystallization within the mortar rather than on wall surfaces, and enables painting within approximately 15 days. Available in DRAINING BLANCO (25 kg), DRAINING CAL (25 kg for historic buildings), DRAINING EXTRAFINO (15 kg finish), and DRAINING POWDER (200 g concentrate) formats.
• HUMICREAM Injection System Liquid injection system that uses chemical gel injections to seal pores and capillaries in walls, preventing moisture from rising within the structure. Used as an alternative to electro-osmosis in cases where injection-based treatment is preferred.
• PURAIR Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical controlled ventilation device that continuously renews indoor air, removing excess ambient moisture, condensation, and mold from homes. Requires professional installation.
• Professional Moisture Diagnosis and Installation Services Free initial diagnosis to identify moisture type (capillary, condensation, filtration), intensity, and salt presence, followed by certified professional installation of MURSEC ECO, DRAINING, HUMICREAM, or PURAIR systems with post-installation monitoring using calibrated equipment. Delivered through Humicontrol's certified partner and franchise network across Spain and 20+ international markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ successful moisture cases resolved
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catalana OccidentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance company certification backing the 30-year warranty on MURSEC ECO devices and treatment services. Provides financial guarantee for customers and credibility for the warranty offering.
• ICEX Spain Trade and InvestmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived support through ICEX Next Program with European FEDER co-funding for international expansion and development.
• Acció (Catalonia Trade & Investment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency providing technical and commercial support for Catalan company international development.
• RehabilitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional delegation in Catalonia specializing in historic building restoration. Managed landmark projects including Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell. Demonstrates capability in heritage preservation.
• Vicente Ferrer FoundationminorOthersCollaboration with humanitarian foundation. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
• Kit Digital ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipant in Spanish government Kit Digital program supporting digital transformation of SMEs.
• Humicontrol International PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified partners across 20+ countries including Portugal, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile, and others. Partners receive technology, training, and brand support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newton Waterproofing Systems: UK specialist in basement waterproofing and damp-proofing membranes, with a strong heritage-restoration presence comparable to Humicontrol's Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell references. Both position waterproofing as a high-spec, warranty-driven service rather than a commodity trade.
• Triton Systems: UK manufacturer and supplier of rising damp, condensation and basement waterproofing systems including chemical injection DPCs. Comparable to Humicontrol as a technology-plus-channel partner in the capillary moisture category, particularly in shared European heritage-building markets.
• Peter Cox Property Care: Long-established UK property preservation specialist offering rising damp, woodworm, dry rot and waterproofing services. Highly comparable to Humicontrol in its service-led, warranty-backed approach to capillary moisture in residential and commercial buildings.
• Koster Waterproofing Systems: German manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, crystallisation slurries and rising-damp systems. Comparable to Humicontrol's German-market presence and to MURSEC ECO + DRAINING's combination of an active device with a mineral finishing system.
• Safeguard Europe (Dryzone): UK-based specialist in rising damp and basement waterproofing treatments, including the well-known Dryzone injected DPC cream system. Directly comparable to Humicontrol as a focused rising-damp solutions provider with chemical-injection heritage and an international installer network.

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Swiss-listed construction-chemicals major with waterproofing, sealing and concrete-repair systems. Competes with Humicontrol in the building envelope and basement moisture segment across Europe and LATAM, though from a broad product portfolio rather than a focused rising-damp specialty.
• Mapei: Global construction-chemicals incumbent with a substantial waterproofing and damp-proofing product range (e.g., Mapegrout, Idrostop). Overlaps with Humicontrol at the DRAINING-mortar and chemical-injection level but does not offer a wireless electro-osmotic device; serves the same end-customer base.

Emerging players

• Xypex Chemical Corporation: Canadian manufacturer of crystalline waterproofing admixtures for concrete structures, comparable to Humicontrol's chemical-mortar approach to long-term moisture control, though focused on new-build and below-grade concrete rather than wireless electro-osmosis on existing masonry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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