Over 15 years experience working with homeowners, commercial developers and estate agents to provide damp proofing and other preservation services across the East Midlands. Common signs of damp are; peeling paint or wallpaper, bubbling or crumbling plaster, "tide marks" at the bottom of your walls, white marks on walls, black mould and decayed skirting boards.
Signs of condensation include water droplets, patches of damp on walls, peeling wallpaper, damp window frames, rotten timbers, black mould growth, "fusty" odour and damage to fabrics. Common signs are exit holes, tunnels, frass (a sawdust-like material), crumbling or cracking timber and live or dead beetles.
Common signs of wet rot include; softened timber, excessive movement in timber, fungal growth, flaking of paint, brittle or cracking timber, fusty odour and a change in colour of the timber. Common signs of dry rot are damaged timber, white or grey strands on timber, orange or red spore dust, musty odour and fungal growths.
Signs of condensation include water droplets, patches of damp on walls, peeling wallpaper, damp window frames, rotten timbers, black mould growth, "fusty" odour and damage to fabrics. Common signs are exit holes, tunnels, frass (a sawdust-like material), crumbling or cracking timber and live or dead beetles.
Common signs of wet rot include; softened timber, excessive movement in timber, fungal growth, flaking of paint, brittle or cracking timber, fusty odour and a change in colour of the timber. Common signs of dry rot are damaged timber, white or grey strands on timber, orange or red spore dust, musty odour and fungal growths.
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David has over 15 years experience working with homeowners, commercial developers and estate agents to provide damp proofing and other preservation services across the East Midlands. This means he is able to identify a range of property problems and offer effective solutions. He will provide you with clear, informative reports with no obligation quotes and is happy to discuss any queries you have.
Ground water also contains salts that travel up through the bricks and cause white marks to form on the internal wall. This involves drilling holes into the base of the property and injecting a BBA approved damp proof cream into the mortar joint which is absorbed and creates a water repellent barrier as it crystallises.
Condensation is extremely common, particularly during the colder winter months. It occurs when warm water vapour filled air meets a cold surface and condenses leaving behind water droplets. The main causes are insufficient ventilation, inadequate loft insulation and excessive moisture from daily activities such as showering and cooking.
Woodworm is the generic term for a number of beetles that bore into wood. They are usually attracted to damp timber, which is similar to what they would find in their natural habitat, for them to lay their eggs in and feed their larvae. Signs will vary depending on the type of insect involved and the stage of their life-cycle they are at.
Wet rot is a form of timber decay which is caused by fungal growth due to damp conditions. This may be due to water ingress or timbers being in direct contact with damp walls. It can grow anywhere in the property and can cause serious damage to the structural integrity of your property if left untreated.
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Will Joynes JillWoynes
Nov 18, 2019
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Chris Terrell
Oct 16, 2019
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I had David come to my property where he gave me good, honest advice on a damp issue I had in my livingroom. He have me a free, no obligation quote where I found him to be very reasonably priced. I contacted David 8 months down line from his original quote and even tho my damp had escalated he still charged me the same 😊his time keeping and workmanship is second to none and I'd highly recommend David to anyone. 5 ⭐
Claire Keen
Oct 15, 2018
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