Damp proofing in Barnsley: found, then fixed
Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and mould treated in Barnsley, plus plastering with or without damp work. Free surveys and fixed prices in writing.
Rotten floor joists found beside a damp wall
Lifting the floor beside a damp wall on this job showed the joists had rotted.
We stripped the wall back to brick to deal with the damp, then fitted new joists and boards, with the joist ends wrapped where they meet the wall.
We take on the same work in Barnsley. There is more on our damp walls page, and photos from more jobs in our projects.
What sits behind damp in Barnsley's brick terraces and estates
The side of Barnsley nearest to us, Darton, Mapplewell, Staincross and Royston, grew as mining villages, with rows of brick terraces and some older stone cottages among them. Elsewhere there are large council-built estates such as Athersley. The terraces and the estates go damp for different reasons, and in the terraces the floor is worth as much attention as the wall.
- Joist ends in a damp wall In a terrace with a timber ground floor, the joists are built into the brickwork. If that wall is damp, the ends of the joists are too, and they rot out of sight. A floor that dips or bounces beside a damp wall is the warning sign. Rotten floor joists.
- Brick faces that have broken away The older red brick is soft. After enough wet winters the face of a brick can flake off, and the brick behind soaks up rain like a sponge. Damp from this follows the damaged brickwork outside, not a level line along the skirting. Penetrating damp treatment.
- The wall beside a covered passage Many terraces have a passage through the row to the back yards. The room wall beside it never sees the sun and stays cold, so it collects condensation and mould, and a damp passage floor can feed the base of the wall as well. Readings up the wall with a professional damp meter separate the two.
- Filled cavities on the estates Many estate houses have had insulation put into the cavity since they were built. If rain gets through the outer wall, wet insulation can carry it to the inner one, and damp patches appear on walls that were dry for decades. Sealing a house up also raises the risk of condensation. Condensation control.
Which parts of Barnsley we cover
We cover Barnsley and the area around it. Darton, Mapplewell, Staincross and Royston, on the north side, are the parts nearest to us. Nearby, we also work in Wakefield, Horbury and Ossett. See all the areas we cover.
Surveys are free wherever you are in that area, there is no charge for coming out, and we are contactable seven days a week between 6am and 10pm. If you are just outside it, ask anyway and we will tell you straight away.
Barnsley is at the southern edge of our area, so send us your postcode and we will confirm we reach you.
Google reviews from our customers are on our reviews page.
Barnsley questions
Do you cover all of Barnsley?
Yes. We cover Barnsley, and Wakefield, Horbury and Ossett nearby. If you are on the edge of the area, send us your postcode and we will confirm straight away.
Can damp rot a floor?
Yes. Timber that stays damp can rot, and floor joists beside a damp wall are a common place for it. We look at the floor as well as the wall on a survey.
Book a free damp survey in Barnsley
Tell us what you have noticed and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits you.