DAMP & PLASTERING ADVICE
HELP & ADVICE
FOR CUMBRIAN HOMES.
Straight answers on damp, mould, ventilation and plastering from a Cumbrian specialist. Start with the problem you can see, or book a free survey and we’ll find it for you.
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- Signs of dampWhere damp appears, and when it gets worse, tells you most about its cause.Read the guide
- Damp surveysA good damp survey finds the cause, not just the wet patch.Read the guide
- Damp proofing costsThe cost depends far more on what’s causing the damp than on the size of the patch.Read the guide
- Plastering costsThe price depends on the area, the state of the surface underneath and how much preparation it needs.Read the guide
Damp
- Rising dampRising damp is moisture from the ground soaking up through a wall.Read the guide
- Penetrating dampPenetrating damp is rainwater getting through the walls, roof or openings of a building.Read the guide
- Damp in stone cottagesTraditional stone walls were built to take in moisture and let it dry out again, usually through lime mortar and lime plaster.Read the guide
- Damp chimney breastsA damp chimney breast is usually caused by rain getting into the chimney, condensation inside a sealed flue, or salts left in the brickwork by years of coal and wood fires.Read the guide
- Cavity wall insulation & dampCavity wall insulation works well in many homes, but on walls exposed to heavy wind-driven rain, with worn pointing or render, or where it was installed badly, it can let water cross the cavity to the inside.Read the guide
- Drying out after a floodAfter a flood, the walls need to dry properly before they’re replastered, and that takes weeks or months, not days.Read the guide
Mould & condensation
- Black mould on wallsBlack mould grows where a surface stays damp, most often because moist indoor air condenses on cold corners and outside walls, and sometimes because of a leak or penetrating damp.Read the guide
- Bathroom mouldBathroom mould grows where steam settles on cold surfaces and doesn’t dry out.Read the guide
- Condensation on windowsCondensation forms when warm, moist air inside your home meets cold glass.Read the guide
Ventilation & PIV
- Is PIV worth it?In a home with condensation in several rooms and a suitable loft, PIV is often one of the most effective and lowest-effort fixes: it runs quietly in the background and needs little more than filter checks.Read the guide
- PIV or dehumidifier?Extractor fans remove moisture where it’s made, in kitchens and bathrooms.Read the guide
Plastering
- Skim or replaster?Skim when the existing plaster is solid and well stuck to the wall, with only surface cracks or marks.Read the guide
- Painting new plasterNew plaster is ready to paint when it has turned an even, pale colour with no darker patches.Read the guide
- Opening up a fireplaceOpening up a fireplace means finding out what’s behind the boarding, having the chimney swept and checked, making sure the opening is structurally sound, dealing with damp and soot salts in the old brickwork, then plastering and finishing the breast.Read the guide
Renting
- Landlords & letting agentsWhen a tenant reports damp or mould, the quickest route to a lasting fix is finding the cause properly and acting on it promptly.Read the guide
- Damp in a rented homeReport damp and mould to your landlord or letting agent in writing, with dated photos, and keep copies.Read the guide
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West Cumbria & the coast
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Penrith & the northern Lakes
Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth
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