Cracking & Dampness

The most common problems that home owners experience relate to cracking and dampness.

Cracking

Cracking problems relate in the main to foundation/footing issues. If these problems are investigated and proactively dealt with, long term consequences can often be minimised. If action is not taken at an early stage the result will often be major cracking and movement, which can be very expensive to rectify (underpinning for instance).

Dampness

Rising damp in older homes is mostly as a result of inadequate damp-proof course construction at the time of building. Ground levels, site drainage, and sub-floor ventilation can also be major factors that need to be taken into account in assessing the problem. If dampness is not dealt with at an early stage consequences can include structural problems, floors rotting, mould, and respiratory issues.

Damp penetration can also be wind driven and falling damp can be a result of poor parapet flashing and gutter problems.

A BSS report will provide you with a detailed 'schedule of works'. This is a detailed description of the works required to rectify the problem and to minimise future maintenance costs. We also provide referrals to contractors who we know will undertake the work properly.

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Download

Information Sheet - Cracking & Dampness Problems (147Kb pdf)

Sample Report - Cracking (184Kb pdf)