The Impact of London’s Unique Weather Patterns on Home Dampness

If you are older than 20, you no doubt have fond memories of hot summers and blue skies; that seems to have been replaced by endless cloud, continuous rain and a dampness that hangs over the city. Aside from making us all feel miserable, cold damp weather can seriously damage a building and we certainly have our fair share of bad weather here in the UK.

Penetrating damp

Once moisture takes hold of brickwork or rendering, it spreads through the structure; a leaking roof, for example, will eventually cause the timber rafters and joists to rot. Regular roof inspections give you a heads up if a few tiles got blown away in that heavy storm and blocked guttering causes cascades of rainwater to run down the exterior walls. This you do not want!

Extended weather patterns

When was the last time you remember a cloudless day? Londoners all agree that the weather has taken a turn for the worse and constant damp days can take a toll on buildings, especially older properties. The damp proofing industry is busy surveying and fixing damp issues across the city and we at London Damp Specialists are on the front line; our homebuyer damp survey reveals any issues, rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation are all a very real threat to a structure. It takes mould specialists to keep damp at bay; have your home surveyed and find out if damp is present, then you can take action and save a fortune in repairs.

Wet summers

It isn’t just the cold and wet winters we seem to have every year, wet summers cause mould and mildew; effective property moisture control is required and we are proud to offer a wide range of services to identify and deal with moisture and timber decay. If you notice that the house smells musky, mould is likely present and it needs to be addressed without delay. Make sure that you inspect all parts of the house on a regular basis, looking for signs of damp, mould and mildew. This would include hard to reach parts, such as the attic and basement, if you have one. Our basement damp assessment is accurate and we can waterproof any cellar.

Storm damage

We get our fair share of storms in London and gale force winds can wreak havoc, especially with roofing; if you haven’t checked your roof for damage lately, call your local roofing contractor and have them inspect your roof for damage.

Early detection is the key

If you notice damp patches on walls and ceiling, a great deal of damage has already occurred; be proactive regarding damp, a damp survey in London would reveal issues and remedial work nips it in the bud.

We are a family-owned company that is at the forefront of dealing with all forms of damp; give us a call on 020 8528 3864 or enter the data in our online form and we will arrange for a survey and provide you with a detailed written report, along with a quote for any remedial work that is needed.