At Brunsdens Ltd, we pride ourselves on delivering expert damp proofing services for our customers. After 35 years in business, and over 100 years of combined experience across our versatile team, we are the preferred choice for building maintenance, house refurbishments, joinery services, media walls and roofing services in Worsley and the Greater Manchester area. Our fully accredited building company is here to help with jobs of any size.. Contact us and read our reviews to find out more.
We understand that damp is a persistent issue for many homeowners in the local area. The three main types of damp are:
Moisture enters the home from the ground, rising up through the foundations to the walls.
Water penetrates the house through cracks and holes in the roof or external walls.
Poor ventilation traps moisture within the house, leading to mould and potential health problems.
Here are 5 key causes of damp to look out for in your Worsley home. If you notice any of these issues, contact our building contractors for quality solutions.
If your guttering is damaged, poorly installed or too small for your property, you may have found the source of your damp problems.
When rainwater overflows from gutters and runs down external walls, it can enter your home via cracks in the brickwork. A leading cause of penetrating damp, water can end up saturating wall insulation.
At Brunsdens, we can repair and replace guttering and insulation as part of our maintenance and damp proofing services for customers in Worsley. We also provide quality drainage, insulation and joinery services as part of our roofing services. Our building company offers this as part of house refurbishments and maintenance projects.
A damp proof course (DPC) is an essential strategy to prevent rising damp. Water is prevented from entering by a chemical or physical installation. Our team can also install electro-osmotic DPCs as part of our electrical installations.
If a DPC is absent or ineffective, moisture will naturally rise from the ground and cause issues such as rotting skirting and warped floorboards.
As well as resolving DPC issues, our building contractors install DPCs for new builds.
An often-overlooked cause of damp is the use of modern paints and sealants on period properties. Pre-1930s homes used lime-based mortar to allow water to pass naturally through walls and evaporate in the sun.
By applying modern-day materials to an older home, you might be preventing moisture from entering, but you are also trapping it inside.
Burst or dripping pipes are a key cause of damp in houses across Britain. Whether under floors or behind walls, this can lead to wet rot and structural damage.
Contact us urgently for emergency plumbing, damp proofing services and roof repairs if you spot a leak in your Worsley home. We can also undertake home refurbishments to restore features damaged by water, including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and media walls.
A large variety of damaged, missing or badly made features can allow water to penetrate your home. Gaps in roof tiles, crumbling mortar and porous bricks are likely to result in damp problems and are just some of the issues we see when undertaking building maintenance.
Poorly installed ventilation can cause moisture to become trapped in your property, leading to condensation. Our building company recommends Positive Input Ventilation systems (PIV) from our suppliers at PAM Ties Ltd, which are effective at reducing condensation.
At Brunsdens, our building and joinery services ensure new structures are effectively protected against damp. Some ways we achieve this are by fitting:
Of course, we are always available to provide emergency plumbing, building and roofing services for existing properties. We can also make improvements during house refurbishments.
You can rely on Brunsdens Ltd for the following services:
