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.
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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.
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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15 Jan
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Weymouth - DT4
Enquiry from: Dana C
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we are purchasing this property and the surveyor has reported high moisture readings to the ground floor walls to the front and rear of the original part of the property. the source of moisture is ris...
15 Jan
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Newquay - TR7
Enquiry from: Grzegorz G
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Damp in the walls and wet walls
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Leicester - LE4
Enquiry from: Ash S
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I can whatsapp you pics. Damp and repainting and repoint bricks
14 Jan
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Leamington Spa - CV32
Enquiry from: Jim J
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We have damp in three rooms.
14 Jan
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Wigston - LE18
Enquiry from: Gemma T
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Damp survey following recent purchase of property
13 Jan
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Mauchline - KA5
Enquiry from: Frank B
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I have mould and damp in bedroom
13 Jan
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Jarrow - NE32
Enquiry from: Lynn E
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Upstairs cupboard has wet wall.
13 Jan
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Tenbury Wells - WR15
Enquiry from: Alan B
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There is water penetration along the front elevation of the house, possibly caused by lack of a DPM, or failure of the existing DPM. It doesnt appear that any damp proofing work has been done histori...
13 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Sheffield - S20
Enquiry from: Csaba S
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mould, damp, caused by water from the cellar... are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: terrace please call to appoint
13 Jan
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Stockbridge - SO20
Enquiry from: Julian K
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I am enquiring on behalf of my son who lives at the above address, having recently purchased the property. It is a 3 bed semi, ex local authority built in the 1930s using slate as the DPC. It appears ...
13 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Nottingham - NG8
Enquiry from: Matthew S
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Please could I get a quote to carry out a damp survey.
12 Jan
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Darwen - BB3
Enquiry from: Jhurgen V
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Damp & Timber report, the report should be detailed in regards to the inspections.
12 Jan
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Newton Abbot - TQ12
Enquiry from: Paul H
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Advise and damp proof survey
12 Jan
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Sheringham - NR26
Enquiry from: Fawn H
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Penetrating damp across building, advisement needed of best course of action regarding cladding versus render and associated costs. Additionally, air flow/condensation in flats.
11 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Berkhamsted - HP4
Enquiry from: Nick W
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We have some damage to 1 wall which is caused by damp - most likely due to external problems with roof and wall. We would appreciate it if you could come to provide an estimate for repair and any fur...
10 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Thornton-Cleveleys - FY5
Enquiry from: Chloe G
Start Date: Immediate
Damp on front 2 bedroom walls
10 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Peterborough - PE1
Enquiry from: Husain M
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We're thinking of purchasing this house of the vendors, but the Surveyors have highlighted the following as issues: We've got permission from the vendors to have a quote to see how much it will cos...
10 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Wisbech - PE13
Enquiry from: Jo R
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Full damp survey needed, then remedial work
10 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Plymouth - PL3
Enquiry from: Mark S
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We have penetrating damp on wall in front room. Part of wall has already been tanked. We want to find out cause of damp issue and find best action to cure damp issue
10 Jan
Building work | Damp Proofing
Nottingham - NG16
Enquiry from: Anna D
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Assessment of damp issue and proposed remedies required
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