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If you live in Peterborough and have found damp in your home, then you should call our team of professionals here at British Damp Proofing.
Damp is every homeowner’s worst nightmare; it’s something we hope never to come across in our homes. If left untreated, damp can cause a multitude of problems, including:
- Structural damages to your home
- Health implications for occupants and visitors to the property
Damp Surveys Peterborough
Our highly experienced and fully qualified team are able to offer damp proofing services to customers throughout Peterborough. We even offer condensation control, basement waterproofing and damp surveys, ensuring your property is fully protected against the threat of damp.
To book a damp survey or ask about our other services, use our contact form or call our team on 01733 666 120.
It can be hard to pinpoint an exact cause for the damp that is present within your home. Our team of specialists will be able to conduct a damp survey; this will help us to identify a cause which can then be rectified to prevent damp from developing again. Some of the reasons why damp may be present in your home, include:
- A poorly ventilated house
- Leaking pipes
- The house hasn’t been adequately heated
- Excess moisture may be present
- Cracked exterior walls
- Missing bathroom tiles
- Missing roof tiles
- Overflowing gutters
There are many different types of damp which can develop throughout your property and it can be tricky for a homeowner to identify which type has taken hold. Here are a few things you should look out for when it comes to identifying a specific type of damp problem:
Rising Damp
Tide marks and salty residue spanning up the wall is a classic sign of a rising damp issue. Crumbling wall plaster, peeling wallpaper, and rotting skirting boards can also be typical of rising damp. It would even be worth checking nails in skirting boards for signs of rust – a sign that they have been exposed to excess moisture for a prolonged period of time.
Rising damp will leave dark patches that feel damp when touched. However, if the area is dry then it could be a sign of a previous damp problem which hasn’t been properly rectified.
Lateral Damp
Bearing the same hallmarks as rising damp, lateral damp will often be caused by water penetration from an exterior wall. Sometimes it could be as a result of missing roof or bathroom tiles, leaking pipes or overflowing gutters.
This type of damp can be identified by dark patches on walls and ceilings, as well as rotting woodwork, crumbling plaster and mould growth.
Penetrating Damp
This type of damp can often be seen on the exterior of your house. Be sure to look out for patches that increase in size after rain has fallen, then take steps to check your roof and your interior walls and ceilings.
Here at British Damp Proofing, we believe that the quick identification of damp is fundamental to ridding your property of the problem and keeping it at bay for good.
If you’re on the lookout for high quality damp proofing services, get in touch with a member of our knowledgeable team today on 01733 666 120– we’ll be happy to help.
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Who We Work With
We have established an industry reputation for quality, professionalism and reliability. We are the go to Damp Proofing Contractors for some of the largest names in the UK in sectors including Construction, Local Councils, Healthcare and Housing Associations. Here are a selection of our clients below;
