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How to spot rising damp
You have noticed something on your walls that’s not quite right. A patch of paint that keeps bubbling up no matter how often you repaint it. Maybe your wallpaper is peeling at the bottom. Or there are white, powdery marks on the brickwork near the skirting board. Perhaps an area of the wall that is…
DIY Damp Proofing
Can you damp-proof your own home? For condensation and minor surface moisture, yes. Better ventilation, extractor fans, and anti-condensation coatings can make a real difference to everyday moisture problems. But for rising damp or penetrating damp caused by a structural failure, DIY is rarely enough and can sometimes make things worse by masking the problem.…
Winter Damp Prevention Checklist: Protect Your Home This Season
Damp prevention beats cure. It’s especially true as the cold, dark and wet winter months creep closer. For homeowners in Kent, this is especially true. Their properties endure frequent temperature swings and moisture shifts. As temperatures drop and wet, cold weather moves in from the north, keeping your home dry becomes harder. If you ignore…
Basement Waterproofing Systems: What Kent Homeowners Need to Know
If you own a property with a basement or cellar in Kent or South East London, you’ll know that keeping below-ground spaces dry isn’t always straightforward. Between Kent’s unpredictable rainfall, mixed geology ranging from chalk to heavy clay, and the age of many local properties, basement damp issues are surprisingly common. Victorian and pre-war homes…
What is Damp Proofing?
Since starting in this industry, I am often asked, “what is damp proofing?” I have learnt so much from my husband and sector specialist, Dean. Here is my guide to damp proofing.
How much does damp proofing cost?
Damp proofing can cost much less than you might think. We pride ourselves on our honest approach. We’ll never suggest work that’s not needed. To find out how much damp proofing costs, check out our blog.
How to Treat Wet Rot Effectively
Timber decay can be a homeowner’s nightmare, causing both structural damage and visual discolouration in wooden features within your property. Given the right conditions, it can affect any property, but we’ve encountered many examples in the historic properties we support across Kent. One of the most common forms of wood rot is wet rot, which…
What Does a Damp Survey Cost?
Damp Survey Cost If you’ve spotted signs of damp in your home, such as peeling paint, black mould, or that unmistakable musty smell, you’re not alone. Damp is more than just a cosmetic issue; it can affect your health and cause lasting damage to your home. The good news? Catching it early makes all the…
