Pentrating Damp

We help property owners in Kent cure penetrating damp and fix the damage it causes

Damp Proofing Kent

What is penetrating damp?

Penetrating damp (sometimes called lateral damp) occurs when water leaks through walls, usually from rainwater but it can also arise from perpetually leaking overflow pipes and other external sources. Causes of penetrating damp include:-

Broken or damaged guttering and or downpipes
Porous or damaged brickwork
Cracks in external walls
Poorly directed rainwater run-offs from garages & extensions
Bridged wall cavities

Damp proofing – Any of these factors left unaddressed can result in evidence of damp on internal walls and can look very similar to other forms of damp – damaged plaster & paint work, black mould growth, crystalline deposits etc. In some cases, water ingress through external walls may not be evident directly inside the property as water will run down the cavity and may pool elsewhere and can be misdiagnosed as rising damp. Usually though, evidence of penetrating damp will be at or close to the cause, often in the top corners of rooms.

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Penetrating Symptoms

Typical symptoms of penetrating damp

Our extensive expertise allows us to tackle projects of any size and complexity, always delivering results that exceed expectations.

Localised damp patches on internal walls or ceilings, often worsening after rainfall.
Peeling paint, blistered plaster, or damaged wall coverings in random locations, not just near the floor.
Stains or water marks on walls, especially high up or in places away from ground level.
Musty odour or visible mould, often on colder corners or external walls.
Rotting or decayed skirting boards, floor timbers, or wooden features near external walls.
External signs such as moss growth, damaged or spalling brickwork, and cracked render.

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Penetrating Damp - Finding a solution

Having discovered what you think is a case of penetrating damp, the important thing is to do is to find the root cause, which often can be difficult to pinpoint, especially to the untrained eye. It’s also unwise to try to “paper over the cracks” as the signs of damp will return very quickly and even though you may not be able to see it, damage will still be taking place behind the scenes. The best solution by far is to seek professional advice from damp specialists and that’s why we offer our FREE Damp Survey.

Free Damp Survey

If you believe you have a case of penetrating damp you can contact us to book a FREE, no obligation damp survey for your property using the adjacent form. Please note, this is only available to property owners living in Kent including CT and ME postcode areas.

What happens when you book a survey?

We will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient date & time for our visit
We will visually inspect damp areas
We will take detailed measurements using our specialised equipment
We will inspect the property inside and out for evidence of the damp source and cause
We will produce a report detailing our findings
We will include a detailed, no obligation quotation for remedial work

Send us a message

Do you think you have penetrating damp? If so, complete the form and we’ll be happy to provide some advise and help.