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Penetrating Damp is when moisture infiltrates your property and can be destructive.

The Preservation Company offers a specialised service to discover and eliminates sources of Penetrating Dampness. We employ a range of methods to stop the dampness, including surface treatments, specialist cavity drainage membranes and associated essential repairs.

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What is Penetrating Damp and how does it occur? 

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Penetrating Dampness is the result of moisture, usually in the form of water, penetrating the walls, floors and ceilings, which can cause serious damage to the property. It occurs when water penetrates cracks and voids in the building’s structure, or when water is driven into the building by wind, rain or condensation.

Penetrating walls, floors and ceilings

Penetrating dampness occurs when water enters the building’s structure from the outside, or from an internal source. It can be caused by a number of different factors including leaking or broken pipes, poorly maintained roofs, poor drainage and inadequate weatherproofing.

A myriad of problems

When water penetrates a building it can cause a number of different problems that can be damaging to both your property’s structure and your health. It can cause damage to walls, floors, ceilings, furniture and structural timber whilst promoting mould growth and condensation.

Survey and solutions

If you suspect that you have a problem with penetrating dampness in your building, it is best to contact a specialist to undertake a survey and recommend solutions. The sooner you identify and address the issue, the better, as problems with dampness can quickly cause extensive damage if left untreated.

How do I identify Penetrating Damp

Sight

Penetrating Dampness often causes very clear areas of discolouration of your walls, floors or ceilings. In some cases, this will have a “blotchy” appearance.

Smell

Similar to other damp problems you may notice a general musty smell in the air. This can indicate that the moisture levels are high and that the dampness is a problem.

Touch

Identifying by touch is as simple as placing your hand on the wall, floor or ceiling and feeling for dampness. Other indicators can be the flaking or peeling of paint when you brush your hand over the area.

What does Penetrating Damp look like?

The most common signs of penetrating dampness are staining, discolouration, or bubbling of paint or wallpaper, as well as mould or mildew growth. Musty odours, a feeling of dampness in the air, and the presence of insects such as silverfish or woodlice can all be signs of dampness

  • Bossed wall harling (roughcast) allows rainwater to enter the building fabric and cause penetrating damp and decay possibilities.

  • Penetrating Dampness signs

    Penetrating dampness in line with the former chimney flue.

  • Keep the external maintenance up, or you may see damage on your ceiling like this.

How we help with Penetrating Damp

Our experienced technicians have the knowledge and expertise to conduct a thorough assessment to identify the source of the problem and the best course of action to rectify it.

1. A professional health check

Our highly-experienced surveyors will perform a health check on your property to establish the cause. We’ll do a thorough inspection of your home, looking at the walls, ceilings, and floors as well as giving general observation on plumbing and drainage systems.

2. Damp proofing

We’ll then install a damp-proof course, this may be a physical barrier, such as a cavity drainage membrane or where appropriate a chemical treatment. 

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We have helped many clients solve Penetrating Damp, check out the nice things our clients say about us

Our clients satisfaction is always our number one priority. It’s for this reason we have so many great and glowing reviews. Our reviews really speak for themselves.

  • Catherine Drudy

    The Preservation Company were helpful and friendly with good customer service skills. The team were efficient, prompt and thorough – Thank you for providing me with good service throughout

    Rated 5 out of 5
    Catherine Drudy Dunfermline
  • Mr N. Record

    To be honest, we were completely blown away by the service that your company provided.

    Gavin was incredibly efficient and reassuring. Jimmy and Josh were amazing. We found them incredibly reassuring, especially with the extent of infestation our house has experienced. They were approachable, engaging, great at explaining what was happening, and we can’t recommend them enough.

    This was by far the best service we have ever received from a company, and we were incredibly impressed.

    We will not hesitate to recommend you to others, and would definitely use you again (although we hope not to, in the nicest possible way!).

    Thank you so much for everything.

    Rated 5 out of 5
    Mr N. Record Dollar
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