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Damp problem

Does anyone know a good builder who could finally sort out my damp problem?  I have a large damp patch on the wall of one of my bedrooms and have paid numerous people to fix the roof, guttering, etc. to no avail and the wall is still damp.  Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Suzy Nacrour ● 4420d3 Comments

If the cause of the external water ingress has been cured "damp" patches can still be apparent internally due to hygroscopic salts in the plaster which attract moisture from the air even though the original cause of damp has now been cured.  Typically the condition would be worse in the Winter than the Summer.  A few links below which explain in more detail. http://www.poultonremedialservices.co.uk/damp/hygroscopic-salt-contamination/http://www.centralconservation.co.uk/remedial_replastering.htmlhttp://www.dampconsultant.co.uk/pages/damp_types.php

Philip Coe ● 4420d

No pressure then Phil :-)I believe that Mark Ryan (search for posts in his name) who is a member of this forum runs a damp 'cure' company.http://www.ryanpropertyservices.co.uk/Property-AboutRyanPropertyServices-2

Nigel Brooks ● 4420d

SuzyNigel almost always knows good tradesmen and I'm sure he'll post a reply.  However, if a roofer is needed, I would recommend Dean Rusk:http://services.ealingtoday.co.uk/Services/Detail/2123886/781#Services/Detail/406145My family use him and he really seems to know what he's doing and his prices are very reasonable for the service you get.  Unsurprisingly, he is busy at the moment!  I know this as he is looking at my mother's roof in a day or two.Good luck!

Phil Kay ● 4420d