Expert Damp Solutions for Period Properties.

It's important to clarify our approach to damp in period properties.
We not only carry out thorough damp inspections, but we also specialise in providing appropriate and sympathetic treatment for period properties. Our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that no period property requires modern "tanking" or chemical damp proofing. In fact, these interventions are often detrimental to the long-term health and breathability of historic buildings and can be the root cause of the issues you're experiencing.
Instead, our treatments focus on identifying the true cause of damp (which is rarely rising damp in the way modern methods attempt to address it) and rectifying it using materials and techniques compatible with the original construction of your property. This often involves addressing issues like:
* Defective rainwater goods: Blocked gutters, downpipes, or faulty drainage.
* High ground levels: Where external ground levels are higher than internal floor levels.
* Poor ventilation: Leading to condensation.
* Inappropriate past repairs: Such as cementitious renders or non-breathable paints trapping moisture within the walls.
* Bridging of damp proof courses (if present and functioning correctly): By debris or high ground levels.
Our solutions typically involve using traditional, breathable materials like lime mortars and plasters, and addressing the underlying causes of moisture ingress, allowing the building to breathe as it was originally designed to do.
We would be pleased to visit your property to conduct a detailed damp inspection, diagnose the actual cause of the issues, and propose a tailored, sympathetic solution.
Please let us know your availability, or if you have any further questions.