Damp Proofing in Darwen, Lancashire
Dampcav has been treating rising damp, penetrating damp and timber decay for homes and businesses across Darwen for 5 years. Whether you've spotted damp patches, a musty smell, or crumbling plaster, our experienced surveyor Joel can diagnose the cause and arrange for a quote for the works.
Local knowledge, Darwen housing stock
Darwen is a Pennine mill town, and much of its housing is made up of older stone-built terraces from the Victorian and mill era. These homes have solid walls with no cavity, and many were built without a damp-proof course, or have one that has failed with age. Add Darwen’s hillside setting and high rainfall, and the problems we see most are rising damp at the base of walls, penetrating damp through weathered stonework, and condensation in rooms that were never designed with modern ventilation. Finding the real cause first means you only pay for the work that is actually needed.
Recent work in Darwen
Recent damp proofing work in Darwen Rental property in Darwen – Rising Damp, Condensation and Ventilation
A landlord contacted us about damp issues throughout their rental property in Darwen. Following a full damp survey, we found rising damp, condensation and inadequate ventilation.
Works completed:
- Full damp survey and assessment
- Treatment of areas affected by rising damp and condensation
- Tanking to affected areas
- Boarding and plastering to the front and rear rooms
- Mechanical extractor fan installed in the kitchen
- Complete making-good works
We turned the property around quickly, so the landlord could get it ready to go back on the market without unnecessary delays. The key to dealing with damp properly is finding the underlying cause and carrying out the right treatment, rather than just treating the visible symptoms.
Darwen Bowling Club – Dry Rot repairs to the function room floor
The timber floor in the function room at Darwen Bowling Club had suffered from dry rot, damp and mould, leaving it spongy and unstable underfoot. We stripped out the damaged timber, dealt with the affected area and rebuilt the floor to restore a solid, safe and stable finish.
The room is now back to a much better standard and ready to be used again with confidence.
What Darwen customers say
Damp Proofing wall with tanking 10 / 10
Job location: BB3 • Verified reviewer
Joel has been extremely reliable and helpful. Having just moved into a new house, Joel was able to clearly
explain and deal with the issues efficiently. Both him and his team were extremely professional, polite and tidy.
Not only did they fix my damp issue, but Joel provided valuable insight into other DIY stuff that I'm doing around
the house (renovating kitchen etc) Exactly what was required. Any future plastering/damp issues I may have,
he's the best contact for the job.
Damp over chimney breast which wasn't drying out 10 / 10
Job location: BB3 • Verified reviewer
1) Very helpful arranging a suitable time to come & see the problem. Arrived on time - didn't keep me waiting. 2)
Joel was very courteous to talk to. 3) Didn't make any prior assumptions about the problem - didn't scare me by
describing the absolute worst case scenario before surveying the affected area. 4) Showed me the damp meter
readings and what the thermal imaging camera was showing as he was doing the survey. Gave me the reasons
for his conclusion. 5) Advised a very low cost solution. Didn't try pressurising me into signing up for an
over-the-top, over-price solution.
Our damp proofing services in Darwen
Rising damp treatment & damp-proof course installation
Penetrating damp diagnosis & repair
Condensation & mould control
Timber & woodworm treatment Damp Investigation
Areas near Darwen we also cover
Blackburn
Hyndburn
See all areas we cover
Get a Damp Survey in Darwen
Call 07538953709 or fill in the form below and we'll arrange a Damp Investigation at your Darwen property.
