Condensation
Condensation is the most common form of damp in our homes. It affects properties of all ages and types. If left untreated it can cause all sorts of problems, from black mould to structural issues. But we have fast, effective solutions to help you deal with condensation in your home.
Condensation Problems
You will have come across condensation in your home on different surfaces – windows, mirrors, inside your fridge and even behind free-standing cupboards. It’s quite normal for an occupied building to hold water vapour in its warm air from everyday life: bathing, cooking, drying laundry and, of course, breathing. It happens when warm air inside the building interacts with cold exterior surfaces, like walls or windows; essentially anywhere where warm and humid air comes into contact with much colder air.
If left untreated, moisture from condensation will penetrate fabrics, plaster and woodwork. Signs of condensation – which could turn into something much worse – include water droplets on windows and cold surfaces, damp patches appearing and disappearing, musty smells in cupboards, wardrobes or corners and black mould spots, particularly in bathroom grout or window frames.
Apart from the damage to your home, condensation-related mould can trigger allergies and respiratory issues, as well as making conditions like asthma much worse. It can have a devastating effect on the vulnerable as well as resulting in an unappealing, unpleasant and harmful atmosphere.
Condensation Solutions
You can see it’s important to take care of any suspected condensation-related issues as soon as possible. A swift and thorough specialist investigation from the experts at London Damp Specialists can immediately assess and determine condensation and provide you with effective and log-lasting moisture solutions.
Treating and halting condensation issues is worth the cost – long-term damage will cost much more to repair, and any issues from condensation will cause problems when you come to sell your home.
There are short-term solutions for dealing with condensation. You could open a window but keep doors shut in spaces with high moisture, and introduce a movable household dehumidifier. That could lessen the effects of condensation but will fail to properly deal with the issue or provide a permanent condensation solution, which in turn may still allow further damage to your home or family’s health.
How to Manage Condensation
London Damp Specialists can quickly diagnose and examine any condensation issues, pinpoint the cause and then suggest condensation solutions, leaving your property safe and dry. This may include:
- Sealing the affected room and running a dehumidifier for a recommended time.
- Measuring air humidity and temperature with ‘humiditect’ cards, meters and other instruments.
- Once we confirm condensation (rather than damp), we may recommend installing a condensation control unit, such as a Nuaire ventilation solution. This will operate cheaply, quickly and effectively, and out of sight in your property, drawing out vapour-filled air and replacing it with modified air.
What to Do if You Have Condensation
If you have condensation in your property that you can’t get rid of, no matter what you’ve tried, call London Damp Specialists today on 020 8528 3864. We will identify the cause and offer condensation solutions to safeguard your home and family’s health against this all-too-common problem. All our work will be carried out professionally and quickly, and with minimum disruption and maximum effect, leaving you with a damp-free property and peace of mind with our 30-year watertight guarantee.
Customer Testimonials
We are always looking for keen trainees who want to become qualified tradespeople; work under supervision and part of the tenure would involve classroom learning. There will always be a demand for qualified surveyors and skilled damp proofers; you can expect a challenging and rewarding career.
Many customers are working full time and we try to fit in with your schedule, as long as we can access the property, it is not necessary for anyone to be at home when the work is carried out. We are happy to follow your instructions.
Yes, the roof is an integral component of any structure and a lot of timber needs to be inspected. Our employees need to access the loft, you are not required to move anything in the loft, access is all we need.
In theory, damp can rise to the second floor, but generally 100-200mm before the issue would be noticed. Rising damp originates at ground level, so you should inspect the exterior walls at the ground level, looking for signs of crumbling brickwork or mortar. Mould is usually present or a green moss and check the entire perimeter of the building when looking for rising damp.
Rising damp can be identified by crumbling brickwork, masonry and mortar, damp patches on walls and ceilings, a musky small in the house, mould and mildew, while condensation on windows and walls indicate moisture in the air.
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Our 5 Step Process
01
Initial Consultation
Tell us about your damp issue and we’ll guide you on next steps. It's an opportunity for you to ask questions and gather information.
02
Site Visit
Next, we visit your property to find the root cause of the issue. We’ll also assess the local environment, and take measurements or observations.
03
No Obligation Quote
Then we’ll send a detailed estimate of the costs involved, with no hidden extras, and provided to you without any commitment. You can review the financial aspect before making any decisions.
04
Work Carried Out
Our expert team carries out the work as planned, to the agreed timeline and quality standards, with minimum disruption to you.
05
Payment
The last step is payment, once the work’s complete, your home is dry and you’re satisfied with the results.
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