aNTAcid   10 #1 Posted August 22, 2010 Afternoon. Having just purchased a new house, there are a few damp issues in the property. Could be rising damp, guttering problems, condensation or something else, maybe a combination of all. Anyone know the procedure? Do I get an independent damp survey done which may or may not cost money to know the problems before getting quotes for the work, or just contact a damp proofing company/guttering person to give me quotes and assume they will be honest as to if it needs doing? Also any recommendations of reliable companies to do this? Many thanks J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mally350z   10 #2 Posted August 22, 2010 more than happy to do a free no obligation quote for the guttering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
NorthernStar   11 #3 Posted August 22, 2010 Where damp occurs can often give a clue as to what the problem is and it isn't usually rocket science to figure it out for yourself.  As the house has just been purchased you don't know if the previous owner has already solved the problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jsmith2009 Â Â 10 #4 Posted August 22, 2010 hi some times it could as simple as guttering needs replacing or if you got a cellar check it out , i be happy to give free advice ta jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
aNTAcid   10 #5 Posted August 23, 2010 Ta, well problems are multiple. Some paint coming off walls on ground floor, smell of damp in cupboards in kitchen, first floor front bedroom damp on walls (possible old problem now resolved), mold on window sills (possible condensation). Back bedroom smell of damp and wallpaper peeling off. I'm hoping just guttering would solve most problem. There is a damp proof course from the 70's but might be bit out of date. No work done in past two years on house. Will do some more inquiring Ta J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Springer   10 #6 Posted August 23, 2010 Happy to take a look for you.   Rob 07950 352 719 Springvale Building and Landscapes http://www.springvale-sheffield.webeden.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...