Damp treatment in Sheffield
Damp treatment only works if it matches the cause. As a Rotherham family firm working across Sheffield, we find out where the moisture in your home is coming from, then treat that, rather than the patch on the wall.
- Family-run
- Over 30 years in the trade
Local knowledge
Four kinds of damp in Sheffield homes
Rising damp comes up from the ground past a failed damp proof course and stays low on ground-floor walls. It is treated with a new damp course and re-plastering: see rising damp treatment.
Penetrating damp is rain getting in through worn pointing, a leaking gutter or a chimney. It is fixed at the source, and then the wall dries out. See penetrating damp.
Condensation forms inside when moist air meets cold walls, and is the usual cause of black mould: see condensation and mould. Damp cellars let water in from the ground all round them, and need tanking if they are to be used as a room.
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Related work in Sheffield
- Damp proofingRising and penetrating damp in walls and floors, found and fixed at the cause.
- Damp surveysA specialist look at damp, rot and woodworm, so you know the cause and the cost before you commit.
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Questions
Questions about damp treatment in Sheffield
Not covered here? Ask us. A photo of what you have noticed helps.
How do I know which kind of damp I have?
Rising damp is low on the wall, with a tide mark and salts. Penetrating damp shows at any height and gets worse after rain. Condensation shows as black mould and wet windows. Our damp and timber checker can help you narrow it down.
Can I stay in the house while the damp is treated?
Usually. Damp work is mostly done a wall or a room at a time, though the rooms being re-plastered need clearing. We talk it through with you before we start.
How long does damp treatment take?
Most of our jobs take one to five days. Walls can take longer than that to dry out completely, and we tell you when they are ready to decorate.
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