Frequently Asked Questions...

In this section of the website we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions.

• I own a terrace and need the front and back walls treating. Roughly how much will this cost?

As a guide around £xxx. However this just an average for this type of property and will greatly vary relative to the level of damp found in your property.

• What problems can be caused by rising damp?

If your house does have rising damp then it can cause some or all the following problems on internal walls:

1. Paint does not adhere to the wall.
2. Wall paper lifts and stains appear on the walls.
3. Plaster flakes away, feels soft and spongy, bubbles and white powder or crystals appear.
4. Skirting boards and floor boards rot.

Outside walls are also affected by the following problems

1. Mortar frets and falls out between bricks and stonework.
2. Stains or white powder appear on walls.

These problems are mainly aesthetic problems only, however it is conceivable that structural damage could result from extensive rising damp, and of course a damp mouldy environment could pose a health risk to people.

• Will I be covered on house insurance?
• I have damp on a shared wall. Can I share the cost with my neighbour?
• If plaster needs to be removed does the quote include replastering