At Ascot Damp Proofing we receive many enquiries about how to solve Damp Proofing in Bolton. As a family-run specialist damp proofing company with many years’ experience and an reputation for service excellence, our staff members are accustomed to answering some more general questions about the problem many houses suffer from: damp.

In Bolton damp proofing generates a number of enquiries, one of which is about the different types of damp. The first common type is rising damp. As the name implies, the ground is the source of the moisture and the damp rises up the walls. The reason for this is often either a lack of any damp coursing or it is ineffective or damaged. It’s not hard to recognise rising damp: if you see tide marks on a wall up to a height of about 3ft or 1m, then you have it! It is also usual to see hydroscopic salt deposits on the wall surface. The second type of damp is what is known as penetrating damp. The culprit with this problem is poor building maintenance: leaking pipes, overflow from pipes or guttering and roofs that are allowing rain water in. This sort of damp can penetrate into masonry and internal timbers which can lead to severe and potentially dangerous structural problems. Finally, if there is poor or inadequate ventilation one will have a problem with condensation. Damp collects on walls and damages the plaster. It also leads to the growth of moulds and that all-too-familiar musty smell. At Ascot Damp Proofing we have the knowledge to deal with all of these issues.

So, if you need Damp Proofing in Bolton or more information call us today at Ascot Damp Proofing. We can also arrange surveys, reports and free estimates.