5 top sources of damp that could affect your London property

Owning a house brings much joy. It is likely to be one of the biggest financial investments anyone will make, often taking many years of hard work to finish paying for it. The comfort and security that it provides can be reassuring to allow the occupants to enjoy their everyday life, knowing that they have security behind them. And while many look to add to their home with a range of improvements and new items, it is imperative that they also remember how vital it is to keep it properly maintained.

Properties in London can face increased issues owing to their location by the Thames and the fact that their home has a fair chance of being built on clay, which holds water. This leads to a greater chance of damp thriving in the home than in many other locations and requires regular inspections to ensure that the home is as moisture-free as possible, and type damp survey London into a search engine. Here we look at 5 sources of damp that could affect your property.

1. Penetrating damp, like rising damp, which we shall cover shortly, is often more prevalent in older properties as the water seeps inside a building through gaps that have materialised through age. The water can find its way in through damaged roofing tiles, leaking pipes, or through cracks in the walls. This leads to the damp being formed that can have devastating effects on a structure, which is why regular inspections are so vital.
2. Rising damp, as the name suggests, rises from below the surface, making its initial stages difficult to monitor, which is why anyone with concerns should contact London Damp Proofing immediately so we can deliver a rapid diagnosis. Wall damp treatment might be a solution to the damp that can rise through the walls, causing expensive damage from the foundations of the property upwards.
3. It is imperative to keep the home adequately ventilated so that condensation does not become an issue, which leads to excessive damp requiring extended repairs. Moisture in the air encounters cold surfaces to create the problem with poorly ventilated bathrooms and kitchens, where heat is found to be the common perpetrator.
4. We at London Damp Proofing might recommend external damp proofing as a remedy to the problem, which might have been caused by plumbing leaks, which a poor initial job may have initiated, or perhaps the pipes have become old without receiving the required attention. Pipes and water appliances, when not in pristine condition, create damp.
5. Having poor ventilation is a common theme in all properties, but particularly those of a certain vintage. Not allowing heat to escape means that it will build up and cause major problems. Using the kettle only when necessary and keeping a lid on a saucepan when cooking can help the situation and avoid condensation.

Anyone worried about damp in their home can receive peace of mind by calling the expert family-owned business when it comes to such issues on 020 7593 8030.