Damp Proofing in Houghton-le-Spring
We investigate damp in Houghton-le-Spring before recommending treatment. Call our North Shields team for a free survey, a clear explanation of the cause and a written fixed price for proposed work.
Houghton-le-Spring housing stock, and what it means for damp
Houghton-le-Spring has an older centre around its church and connections with the surrounding coalfield settlements. Terraces, village buildings and later housing form a varied residential area south-west of Sunderland.
Older solid walls can be affected by unsuitable pointing or external levels raised against the masonry. We inspect the wall face and drainage before deciding whether moisture is penetrating, rising or related to another defect.
Around sloping plots and older floor voids, the path taken by water matters. Timber decay requires the source of wetting to be dealt with as well as the damaged wood, while condensation calls for a separate ventilation assessment.
Common problems we treat in Houghton-le-Spring
Moisture against higher ground
Retaining walls and lower ground rooms need a separate drainage and waterproofing assessment.
Below ground waterproofingMoisture in older masonry
We inspect external joints, finishes and ground levels to establish how water is entering.
Repointing and wall repairsLow level wall staining
A bridged course, a leak and rising moisture need distinguishing before treatment.
Damp investigationsMould on cold surfaces
Ventilation, moisture production and airflow are assessed alongside possible building defects.
Mould and condensation advice
Every service, delivered in Houghton-le-Spring by our own team
Nothing is subcontracted. The people who survey your property are the people who carry out the work, and guaranteed treatments are covered for 10 years.
About Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring has an older centre around its church and connections with the surrounding coalfield settlements.
The local references below give background on Houghton-le-Spring and its surroundings. They can help with understanding a building's setting, but the cause of damp still needs an inspection at the property.
Find out more about Houghton-le-Spring
Where we work in and around Houghton-le-Spring
If your street or estate is not listed, it is still worth asking. We cover the wider North East from North Shields.
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Hetton-le-Hole
- Shiney Row
- Penshaw
- Fencehouses
Getting to Houghton-le-Spring
Surveys in Houghton-le-Spring are arranged from our North Shields base. Call with your address to agree a suitable appointment.
Nearby areas
Read before you book
Two plain guides to help you understand the problem before anyone visits.
What customers say about our work
A selection of recent Google reviews from across North Tyneside and Newcastle.
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Our details, the same everywhere you find us
These are the details we use on every listing and profile, so search engines can match them up.
MP Preservation & Building Ltd
- Unit 22d Oak Rd, West Chirton, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 8SF
- 0191 676 7900
- info@mppreservation.co.uk
Company number 12167695. Serving Houghton-le-Spring from our North Shields base.
Where else you will find us
We are a Constructionline Gold member, CHAS Elite accredited, a Triton Approved Installer and a Wykamol Approved Contractor. You can see the detail on our accreditations page.
Damp proofing in Houghton-le-Spring, your questions answered
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Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
