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Damp Proofing in Stoke-on-Trent Diagnose it. Fix it. Keep it fixed.

Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation & mould — we find the true cause and deliver the right treatment (not guesswork).

10yr

Insurance-Backed Guarantees

24–48hr

Mortgage Reports Available

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Staffordshire-Based Team

Fast Clarity

What are you seeing at home?

These are common signs — but the cause can vary. A proper survey prevents unnecessary work.

Tide marks / salt

  • Low-level staining on walls
  • Blown plaster / crumbling skirting
  • White “salts” on surfaces

Often associated with rising damp — but not always.

Patches after rain

  • Damp spots on external walls
  • Water ingress near windows
  • Plaster bubbling/peeling paint

Often penetrating damp from defects outside.

Mould / condensation

  • Black mould in corners
  • Streaming windows in winter
  • Musty smell / cold walls

Usually airflow + temperature + humidity factors.

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Serving Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cheadle & Staffordshire.

Types of Damp

Understand the difference (it matters)

Different damp problems need different treatments. We’ll show you what’s typical — then confirm with a survey.

Rising Damp

Moisture travelling upward through masonry (often seen in older properties).

Common signs
  • Tide marks up to ~1m
  • Salt deposits / blown plaster
  • Rotting skirting boards
Typical solutions
  • DPC injection systems (where appropriate)
  • Salt-retardant replastering
  • Joinery repairs (skirting etc.)

Penetrating Damp

Water ingress through walls, roofs, gutters, pointing, windows or defective external finishes.

Common signs
  • Localised damp patches
  • Worse after rain
  • Flaking paint / bubbling plaster
Typical solutions
  • External defect repairs (gutters, pointing, etc.)
  • Water-repellent treatments where suitable
  • Targeted internal repair & replastering

Condensation & Mould

Moist air hitting cold surfaces. Often causes mould, musty smells and “wet windows” in winter.

Common signs
  • Black mould in corners
  • Streaming windows
  • Cold external walls
Typical solutions
  • Ventilation improvements
  • Thermal upgrades (incl. ISO-THERM)
  • Mould treatment & prevention plan

Not sure which type you’ve got?

A proper survey can stop you wasting money on the wrong “fix”.

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What to Expect

Our Damp-Proofing Process

Clear steps, no confusion — and you’ll know exactly what we’re doing and why.

1) Book Survey

We arrange a convenient time and understand your symptoms + property type.

2) Diagnose

We locate the source and rule out “lookalikes” (like condensation vs rising damp).

3) Plan

You get a plain-English recommendation + options based on budget and urgency.

4) Fix & Guarantee

Work completed professionally with guarantees where applicable.

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Peace of Mind

Guarantees & workmanship standards

Damp work should be done properly — and backed properly. We’re Sovereign Approved and provide strong guarantees where applicable.

Insurance-backed cover

Where provided, your guarantee isn’t just “a promise” — it’s properly backed.

Survey-first approach

We don’t sell treatments — we solve problems with the correct diagnosis.

What you get in your survey

  • Clear identification of damp type(s)
  • Likely causes (and what to repair first)
  • Recommended treatment options
  • Timescales and what disruption to expect
  • Mortgage reporting available (24–48hr)
Damp Proofing FAQ

Common questions

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