Finding the source of damp

Question

My builder can't find the source of the damp in my lounge. Are there tests that can be carried out to help find the problem?

Angus · Accepted Answer

First take some bricks out, clear the cavorting and make sure your air bricks are clear plus a umbidfir for 2 days and make sure you have a bucket to receive the damp.

Daniel · Answer

Hi is the damp low level .check all drains for blockages .
How long has damp been there .
Is there a rainwater pipe or manhole close to the areas 
Are there any pipes buried in the wall.
Is it a basement flat .
Please answer questions for answer

Ed · Answer

Yes. We have a lot of experience in this kid of work. We are called  
Ashmere construction

James · Answer

You can detect whether there are areas on your wall that are colder than others by using a wall temperature gun. If there is a temperature difference, this indicates that there are cold spots on your wall – of course, patches of your wall can be cold and damp at the same time – damp wall areas lose heat three times faster than dry walls.

Richie · Answer

Hi karen i will afto come and see the problem before i can give you a salotion to your problem  damp can cause by meny problem such as (repointing of brick) (water channeling) Ectra i cant give you a solution to  the problem without seeing it that my honest answer tkanks for asking

Neil · Answer

Try and diagnosis the areas with a damp meter  to determine where the highest reading and work from there

Gino · Answer

use a reliable damp proof company to test and report

Finding the source of damp

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