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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| Damp Proofing Specialist job | Damp Proofing Specialist cost in 2026 |
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| Damp proofing | £354-£3,922 |
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Damp Proofing Specialist FAQs
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.
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!
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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01 Jun
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Newport - NP10
Enquiry from: Leonard C
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Identify and provide solutions to resolve damp issues
30 May
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Pinner - HA5
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Damp wall in daughter’s bedroom. Find and fix the issue
29 May
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Port Talbot - SA12
Enquiry from: Arnel Z
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damp is evidence on the bottom stairs, next to the inside wall
28 May
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Dundee - DD4
Enquiry from: Stuart S
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Looks like a burst pipe in an adjacent wall causing a damp patch on my bedroom wall. Needs damp proofing repair
27 May
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Crewe - CW1
Enquiry from: Alan M
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a dpc, the house looks damp. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 rooms property type: semi detached please call to appoint
26 May
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Haverfordwest - SA61
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customer in haverfordwest area has requested that we arrange quotes for their damp proofing project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a damp proofing specialist directl...
25 May
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Forfar, Kirriemuir - DD8
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Hi I need the house fully checked for damp. I have the home report but need it checked and a price.
22 May
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Llandudno - LL30
Enquiry from: Emma D
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i was wondering if you could provide a quote for a damp proof course to the external walls. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need damp proofing: 5+ rooms propert...
21 May
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Trowbridge - BA14
Enquiry from: Patrick T
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Edwardian terrace. Damp on interior kitchen wall. We also need the outside of this wall rendering
16 May
Building work | Damp Proofing
Ely - CB6
Enquiry from: Victoria S
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Cottage over 100 years old. Penetrating damp through lounge plastered wall. Dining room plaster has already been removed by myself. But some mortar work and holes to be repaired. Think that dining ...
15 May
Building work | Damp Proofing
Colwyn Bay - LL29
Enquiry from: Efa H
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assessment where the damp in the walls of flat 1 is coming from, what has caused it and what needs to be done to remedy it. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many rooms do you need...
15 May
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Redcar - TS10
Enquiry from: David S
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All in Damp Test & initial estimated quote to resolve in the main semi detached building and garage Report Needed to satisfy buyers.
14 May
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Chesterfield - S43
Enquiry from: Neil S
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5 m long 1 m high Plaster removing damp proofing plaster back up to browning ready for top plaster
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New Tredegar - NP24
Enquiry from: Laura C
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Tenant has some damp areas in house so need a quote/survey.
14 May
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Gloucester - GL1
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a 2 bedroom semi-detached property, rented. there is a leakage on the corner of a ceiling, someones tried before,fixed and leaking again are you the property owner: owner of the property how many room...
13 May
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Bury - BL8
Enquiry from: Adam J
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Damp proofing around the house I think ………… need a quote
12 May
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Limavady - BT49
Enquiry from: Clare M
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Have a crack in a wall below my front window, In my living room. I think it is cracked all the way through,
08 May
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Enniskillen - BT74
Enquiry from: Tom O
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Exterior wall is discoloured. I am not sure if this is damp related.
05 May
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Marlow - SL7
Enquiry from: Simon M
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Would like a free damp inspection please.
30 Apr
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Biggar - ML12
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Damp survey and related work to fix the problem
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