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.
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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!
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.
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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Does Cavity Wall Insulation Cause Problems? Published: 15/11/2016 If you’ve been considering cavity wall insulation, you might have done some research into its pros and cons. One of the things you might have heard is that it causes damp and condensation. We’ll try to bust the myths and give you all the advice you need on whether cavity wall insulation is right for […] Read this article
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Identify Damp and proofing for two walls, one with window . Both are exterior walls
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hi we live in an old terraced house in barry and have damp in the back of the house. there are a few cracks and we don’t know if these are the problem or something more. do you give free quotes and ...
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Damp and mold in corner of back room. Floor boards and wall affected. Would you be able.to do a damp survey.
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Slight damp signs showing through the wallpaper in our bedroom.. not sure where from etc would like you to take a look and advise
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Swansea - SA1
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survey for ground floor wall are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: other please call to appoint
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Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield - NG17
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asses damp problem in living room
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Plymouth - PL2
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Unknown work required. Damp/mould identified on ground floor and first floor possible link to external down pipe looking to identify the cause and identify resolutions. Mould patches are covering arou...
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Chester - CH1
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We have damp coming through the ceiling/top of wall in our upstairs bedroom. We've been advised by other damp specialists that we may need improved insulation in the loft. Would like second opinion
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Selkirk - TD7
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I need a specialist to look at the walls of my downstairs bedroom. It is damp. The wallpaper is peeling off at the bottom. My wardrobe has mold at the bottom and sides even though it is 6" from the...
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Swansea - SA2
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We have some areas of damp where paint is peeling and what looks like wet patches on the wall. I would like someone to have a look and get some recommendations on how to sort this please. Thanks
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Radstock - BA3
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Granite house - we have damp coming through the wall of one of our downstairs rooms. Need advice on what can be done
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Borth, Bow Street, Talybont - SY24
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Hi I have problems with browning stains on ceiling and damp patches up wall near gable end in bedroom. Flat roof contractors have told me its not the roof but I cannot see that its just condensation ...
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Sheffield - S8
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I believe the damp proof course needs re-doing but would appreciate someone coming to look and then provide us with a quote for any work needed. Many thanks, Katie
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