Damp Treatment In north london

Comes from contact between a wall and the ground.
Moisture which carries salts creeps up the wall by capillary action. The moisture evaporates leaving tell tale salts on the wall surface . A sure sign of rising damp.

 Appears at low level and rarely rises above 1.5 meters

 To avoid cost we recommend no re plastering initially, but a free re visit after 6 months to ascertain if required, This is in line with British Standards.

 Treatment is the injection of a new damp proof course

Is found at higher level and is typically rainwater entering through broken tiles, cracked render, or badly fitting doors and windows

 Appears as a damp patch may disappear in dry weather

 Left untreated mould may develop, then wood rot and fungus

 In extreme cases can lead to dry rot - very invasive and expensive

 Treatment is repairs , or a water proof barrier where penetration cannot be stopped such as high ground level

Is caused by warm inside air meeting a cold surface and water being deposited from the air as it cools. It may be especially obvious on windows and the inside surface of outside walls.

 Evidence, is black spots of mould on decorations or furnishings.

 Treatment is to improve ventilation by inserting passive vents