Damp can be a serious issue, but did you know that there are different types of damp? The most common types are rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation. Knowing which one is affecting your Horsham property will help you eradicate the problem in the quickest and most cost-effective way. As damp proof specialists, Downs Property Care Ltd has extensive knowledge of various types of damp and how to treat them effectively.
From property renovations to wall tie replacements, wall repairs, and structural alterations, we provide a range of expert services to maintain the condition, stability, and safety of your property.
The following should give you a better idea of what type of damp is affecting your property, but for a professional diagnosis and inspection, along with tailored advice, don’t hesitate to call Downs Property Care Ltd.
If you have any questions relating to our damp proofing services, interior renovations, wall crack repairs, cavity wall repair services or structural maintenance services, call us on 01252 507913 or 07837 370213.
click to call nowRising damp is the result of ground water moving up through a wall or floor where the damp proof course or membrane, or both, have failed, or where suitable damp proofing measures are not in place. Rising damp can also occur from insufficient drainage or if the ground outside your Horsham property is higher than the damp proof course.
Our damp proof specialists can identify the cause of rising damp and undertake suitable damp proofing services to fix the issue, as well as structural alterations and repairs to fix any associated damage. This includes wall repairs, wall tie replacements, lateral restraints and plastering. Signs of rising damp include:
Penetrating damp happens when water leaks through walls and is generally caused by structural problems. Unlike rising damp, which travels up walls, penetrating damp moves horizontally and may expand across walls and/or ceilings.
Common structural issues that can cause penetrating damp are:
Luckily, Downs Property Care undertakes a range of structural alterations and property renovations to fix these kinds of issues, including:
In rare cases, issues with cavity wall insulation can also cause damp, and to fix this, we remove cavity wall insulation. We also offer domestic damp proofing where suitable, as either a remedial or preventative measure.
The most obvious signs of penetrating damp are damp patches on walls or ceilings, which may get darker when it rains.
Condensation is the most common cause of damp and is particularly a problem in kitchens and bathrooms. Condensation is mainly a winter problem and is often made worse by central heating, which gets very warm then cools down again, or by a lack of ventilation.
Signs to look out for in your Horsham property include water droplets on walls or windows and visible dark mould, particularly on glass or around windows. You may also notice an unpleasant, mouldy smell. One way to reduce condensation is to improve insulation around your property, which our damp proof specialists can achieve with external wall insulation, loft insulation, and cavity wall insulation. We can even include new insulation as part of our property renovations.
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01798 669612
07837 370213
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Fullarton
Harborough Hill
West Chiltington
West Sussex
RH20 2PW
