Signs of rising damp tend to be close to the ground, usually no higher than a metre. It usually works its way up walls in horizontal lines. Penetrating damp usually develops in patches and can often be much higher up. For more advice, speak to a damp proofing professional.
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There are a few visible signs of damp, although it often goes undetected. However, in older or empty properties, this made become detectable through its smell. These include peeling paint and wallpaper, crumbling plaster, mould growth, black spots or spores on walls and ceilings, and rotting skirting boards and flooring.
You should make sure that all signs of damp have gone before you redecorate your walls. If you want to paint your walls with a water-permeable emulsion paint, you can usually do this after 1 or 2 months. For other types of decoration you should wait longer.
Damp is a serious problem, particularly if you live in an old property, because it can lead to structural damage. This will cost you big money and could be very dangerous, to yourself and the property. Take damp seriously and get it inspected and resolved as soon as you discover it!
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01 Apr
Building work | Damp Proofing
Banbury - OX16
Enquiry from: Linh T
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We suspect a damp wall in the back of the house. Can you visit and give us a quote?
31 Mar
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Isle of Bute - PA20
Enquiry from: Own S
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good afternoon, please see the address below. ground floor a*** floor has some mould and damp issue. we need the mould treated and all repairs carried out. work required is internal only. we ca...
31 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield - NG17
Enquiry from: Julie R
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I have some areas that may be damp
30 Mar
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Nottingham - NG10
Enquiry from: Rhian M
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Could I get an opinion and quote please around possible damp - tide marks on the wall but it seems to come and go.
30 Mar
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Nottingham - NG13
Enquiry from: Lindsay C
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hello, we have poorly installed damp proof course in a 3 meter section of garage conversion. we would like damp proof rods installed. please can you quote (we are langar, ng139hl) are you the property...
29 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Smethwick - B66
Enquiry from: Keran B
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I’m in Bearwood. Just moved in and had a damp survey done and under the stairs loo in two bed terrace needs damp proofing and there is penetrating damp. I’m hoping you can give me a quote. I’d l...
28 Mar
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Stafford - ST19
Enquiry from: Marie M
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to get rid of black mould in the bathroom are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appoint
28 Mar
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Bolton - BL4
Enquiry from: Stephanie W
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can you please do a free quote for the landlord as there is damp in the house especially in the downstairs walls.
28 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Scunthorpe - DN15
Enquiry from: Chloe J
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To be discussed on arrival
28 Mar
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Salisbury - SP2
Enquiry from: Charlotte M
Start Date: Immediate
I am currently in the process of purchasing the above property, but there is damp on the outside (and i think) the inside. The outside wall is wet to the touch, and the inside part has panelling so yo...
28 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Radstock - BA3
Enquiry from: Huw B
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Gable end wall has damp issues
28 Mar
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Norwich - NR12
Enquiry from: Barbara C
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i need to find out what is causing my damp and mould in my bungalow. the worst place and this might be the only place is my bedroom. i have plaster falling off the wall are you the property owner: own...
27 Mar
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Leamington Spa - CV31
Enquiry from: Kiren D
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Damp in small bedroom which is causing a stale smell - also appears on ceiling in other rooms from time to time
26 Mar
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Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Liz W
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damp in kitchen on outside wall and in conservatory wall are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 3-4 rooms property type: terrace please call to ap...
26 Mar
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Moreton-in-Marsh - GL56
Enquiry from: Carole J
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flat 6 is in a block of flats called marsh court. we have a damp problem on a couple of walls and would like a free quotation to ascertain the problem and what can be done. if you could please email m...
24 Mar
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Lowestoft - NR32
Enquiry from: Philip W
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Report on possible penetrating damp
24 Mar
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Ystrad Meurig, Tregaron - SY25
Enquiry from: David T
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Quote for damp proof course. We have damp on a party wall so need all old walls doing.
24 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Saltburn-by-the-Sea - TS13
Enquiry from: Ian N
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kitchen wall has damp in corner adjacent to utility room are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: detached please call to appo...
22 Mar
Building work | Damp Proofing
Par - PL24
Enquiry from: Debbie E
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Would like areas of damp checked in bungalow and a quote for any works reqired.
21 Mar
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Maidenhead - SL6
Enquiry from: Philippa I
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I have a problem which I believe could be a failed damp proof course- The property is ground floor and the walls are wet in the bedroom to the outside wall and skirting board soft. There is an Atmos...
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