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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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!
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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07 Nov
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West Byfleet - KT14
Enquiry from: Holly T
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Hello, I have wet patches on some walls along with patches of black mould in several places, please could somebody come and look at it and advise what work is needed? Thank you
07 Nov
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Nottingham - NG5
Enquiry from: Petya V
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Hello, I have a query, hopefully you would be able to help. Last year, some leak appeared in my child's bedroom out of nowhere and it was not on the ceiling but started where ceiling and wall join ...
07 Nov
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Swindon - SN6
Enquiry from: Alex F
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I have identified what might be dry or wet rot in wooden beams in my loft (supporting the roof). I wondered if someone is available to come for an inspection and see if there is any rot and to advice ...
07 Nov
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Belfast - BT8
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Hello, My partner and I are in the process of purchasing our first property. We have just received our survey back and it has identified a number of concerns with the house including woodworm and d...
06 Nov
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Moffat - DG10
Enquiry from: Alex B
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Hello, we have black mould in our porch, exterior wall is constantly wet, wondered what’s recommendations you would make? Many thanks Alex
06 Nov
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Newtownabbey - BT36
Enquiry from: Michael T
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Check where condensation is coming from ... its a rental property so not sure if the tenants are opening windows etc and plaster off wall at neighbours house need to check no damp coming in through th...
06 Nov
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Sevenoaks - TN15
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Pontefract - WF8
Enquiry from: Ann E
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Inside . A couple of walls have some kind of damp. The wall under the window is powdery
05 Nov
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Leicester - LE9
Enquiry from: Stacie G
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Inspection and quote for potential rising damp issue
05 Nov
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Peterborough - PE7
Enquiry from: Tobi A
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We have rising damp in most walls in the ground level of our home & we are looking for a quote to get this resolved.
05 Nov
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Ulverston - LA12
Enquiry from: Colin W
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There is evidence of rising damp on an internal wall on lower ground floor (salts on call, blistering on plaster etc). Looking for confirmation on cause and a solution to address
05 Nov
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Ilfracombe, Woolacombe - EX34
Enquiry from: Jake T
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Rising damp in the living, both sides of fire places. Damp ceilings in front and middle bedroom possibly coming from the loft/chimney stack. Downstairs toilet back wall.
05 Nov
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Widnes - WA8
Enquiry from: Becca W
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DPC assessment and potential fitting of DPC in living toom
04 Nov
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Moreton-in-Marsh - GL56
Enquiry from: Andrea G
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Survey of the property on ground floor this week and works to be undertaken ASAP
04 Nov
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Bingley - BD16
Enquiry from: Sara B
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We have a damp floor and wall in the living room and hallway
03 Nov
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Market Rasen - LN8
Enquiry from: Henry S
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We’ve had a roof leak fixed but damp still coming through wall upstairs and down.
03 Nov
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Biggar - ML12
Enquiry from: Lindsay M
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Hi, We have recently been for a viewing at this property and are looking for an independent damp surveyor. Would you be able to give us a rough estimate of how much this would be and if you would ...
02 Nov
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Renfrew - PA4
Enquiry from: Melody M
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I was looking for a damp and timber report please.
01 Nov
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Coatbridge - ML5
Enquiry from: Val M
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Bottom of wall in bedroom sometimes damp to height of about 1 foot from the skirting. Dry at other times. Small amount of mould on skirting.
01 Nov
Building work | Damp Proofing
Ferndale - CF43
Enquiry from: John W
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are you pca certified? i need a report on possible rising damp problem and cost and plan to fix it so that i can get a mortgage. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do yo...
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