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Penetrating Damp and Rising Damp Treatment in Sheffield

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Damp Proofing Works to a Victorian Property in Kenbourne Road

Penetrating damp and rising damp are common issues in older Sheffield properties. Particularly Victorian homes with solid walls and original chimney structures. This case study covers a full damp proofing treatment carried out at a semi detached Victorian property in Sheffield. The damp was affecting the front living room and causing damage to the interior including the fittings.

The Property in Sheffield

The property at Kenbourne Road, Sheffield is a three bedroom semi detached Victorian house. As with many homes of this era, the building was constructed without a modern damp proof course and relied on breathable materials and natural ventilation.Both of which can contribute towards rising and penetrating damp problems.

Why the Customer Contacted AMPM

The homeowner contacted AMPM Property Maintenance after noticing visible damp on the chimney breast and external wall in the front living room. The damp was worsening and had begun to affect internal finishes and fittings.

Following an inspection, the issues were identified as a combination of rising damp and penetrating damp. Both of which require professional damp proofing treatment rather than cosmetic repair.

The Damp Proofing Work Carried Out

Our team carried out a full programme of damp proofing works designed specifically for the property and the causes of damp identified.

The treatment included:

  • Tanking of the chimney breast to prevent penetrating damp
  • Removal of affected plaster to appropriate heights
  • Damp proofing treatment to control rising damp
  • Replastering using suitable materials
  • Careful removal and reinstatement of original features, including skirting boards and shelving

All work was completed with particular care due to the age of the property and the presence of original early 20th century features.

The Result in Sheffield

The damp issues were fully resolved, leaving the living room dry, protected, and restored to a high standard. The homeowner was able to retain the character of the property while benefiting from modern damp proofing methods.

Clear communication, tidy working practices, and flexibility around the client’s working hours ensured the project ran smoothly from start to finish.

What, to a layman, looked like a horrendous undertaking, was solved with a smile and great sense of humour but more importantly absolute professionalism and respect by Steven and his team.

The chimney was tanked, the walls re-plastered and everything including bookshelves and early 20th century skirting boards were replaced to perfection.

What struck me most about this team was their cleanliness and transparency in their communication. The plasterer even accommodated my working hours and arrived especially early.

I can recommend this company without any reservations and am happy to have found craftsmen of an honest nature. Thank you.

— Simone Conboy, Sheffield

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Damp Proofing Specialists in Sheffield

At AMPM Property Maintenance, we carry out penetrating damp treatments, rising damp treatments, and full damp proofing in Sheffield. We work with period and modern properties alike. Our focus is on solving the cause of damp properly, not just covering it up.

If you are looking for experienced damp proofers who respect your home and communicate clearly throughout the process, we can help.

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