Damp Proofing Surveys & Treatments: Plastering & Tanking.
Covering: Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington & Hampton Areas.
Twickenham, St Margarets, Strawberry Hill, Whitton, Isleworth, Brentford, Kew, Syon Park, Richmond, Petersham, Richmond Hill, Mortlake, Sheen, Fulwell, Teddington, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick & Hampton.
Postcode Areas: TW1, TW2, TW3, TW4, TW7, TW8, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, TW13, TW14, SW14,
Contact Details:
Phone or Text David on 07751 738 843.
Thank you for visiting:
This web site has been created to inform the world wide web about the cause, symptoms and treatment of damp in buildings and to introduce my services in the above areas of London.
Your property is left Clean and Tidy:
With all projects craftsmanship and high standards of perfection are of paramount importance, works are carried out with a professional attitude and for your peace of mind your property is left: Clean and tidy.

Rising Damp Surveys:
If you have rising damp issues that may require a damp proofing treatment. You will notice damp patches, blistering paint and or plaster above the skirting boards. You may also have associated black mould and or white salt deposits.
Please email images if your property is in one of the above areas of London South West and after reading the table below you feel you have rising damp issues.
Damp Surveys not related to Rising Damp:
There will be a charge for a visit and verbal assesment of the issues. Please call for details.
Damp Surveys and works in Tenanted Properties:
I am very sorry but due to consistent issues, I no longer undertake surveys or works in tenanted properties, while they are occupied.
Evaluating your Damp Issues:
Where is the damp / black mould.
Probable causes.
Course of action.
- On ceilings adjacent to roofing.
- On ceilings adjacent to guttering.
- On walls: Isolated patches.
- On walls: Isolated patches.
- Around door or window frames.
- Around door or window frames.
- The above are examples of.
- Leaky roof intersections.
- Leaky guttering intersections.
- Leaky guttering intersections.
- Damaged pointing.
- Rotting timbers.
- Gaps around the framework.
- Vertical penetrating damp.
- Call a builder or roofer.
- Call a builder or roofer.
- Call a builder or roofer.
- Call a builder.
- Replace rotting timbers.
- Apply a sealant / re point.
- Further Details.
- On ceilings with no blistering.
- On walls with no blistering.
- On tiles in bathrooms & kitchens.
- The inside of window frames.
- Behind furniture and corners.
- Condensation problem.
- Condensation problem.
- Condensation problem.
- Condensation problem.
- Condensation problem.
- On ceilings adjacent to pipe work.
- On walls adjacent to pipe work.
- Leaky water tanks / pipe work.
- Leaky pipe work.
- Call a plumber.
- Call a plumber.
- Above skirting boards and in cellars.
- Rising & laterally penetrating damp.
- Call 07751 738 843 to arrange a consultation if you live in one of the above areas of London South West.
- Further Details.
Works Undertaken:
General Building and Plastering works:
Please call David on 07751 738 843 to arrange an appointment. I am available to visit your proposed works on a day that is convenient to yourself from 8am to 10 pm. Sorry I do not plaster ceilings.
Damp Proofing and Plastering of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Properties:
I specialize in the damp proofing, plastering (not ceilings, sorry) and refurbishment of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties.
Refurbishment of sash windows, repair of rotting door and window frames:
I also undertake the repair of rotting timbers in windows, doors, door frames, and floor joists.
Page Contents:
Rising Damp Surveys:Evaluating your damp issues:
Introduction to Rising Damp:
Introduction to Penetrating Damp:
Introduction to Condensation:
Further Reading:
Glossary:
Site Links and Contents:
Building, Carpentry and Design Services:Plastering and Tanking Services:
Basement and Cellar Conversions:
Damp Proofing Treatments:
Decorating following a damp proofing: treatment
The cause and symptoms of Rising Damp:
The cause and symptoms of Penetrating Damp:
The cause and symptoms of Condensation and Black Mould:
The Damp Proofing section illustrates how moisture from the ground is prevented from entering; and how it enters, a building. For further reading you may also like to read my articles about the cause and symptoms of rising and laterally penetrating damp.
Condensation and Black Mould:
If you have black mould which you know has been caused by condensation visit Mould Growth Consultants, who sell kits for the removal of black mould.