Damp & Waterproofing Specialists
Damp problems properly diagnosed. Properly resolved.
From rising damp and penetrating damp to condensation, mould, waterproofing and timber decay, DAMPCORE identifies the cause and provides the right solution for your property.
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What Are You Experiencing?
Start with the problem.
You don't need to know what type of damp you have. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll help establish the cause.
Specialist Knowledge. Practical Solutions.
We find the cause before recommending the cure.
Damp is a symptom. The important question is why it's there.
DAMPCORE investigates moisture-related problems in the fabric of a building (rather than simply treating what's visible on the surface) and recommends the remedial solution that actually addresses the cause. Two properties with similar staining can have entirely different underlying problems.
Identify · Protect · Preserve
What We Do
Our services
Damp Surveys
An independent, evidence-based assessment of what's causing a moisture problem.
Learn moreRising Damp
Investigation and treatment of moisture rising through walls from the ground.
Learn morePenetrating Damp
Identifying and resolving water ingress through walls, roofs or openings.
Learn moreCondensation Control
Practical ventilation and moisture-management solutions for humid properties.
Learn moreMould Remediation
Safe removal and root-cause treatment of mould growth, not just a surface clean.
Learn moreBasement Waterproofing
Tanking and cavity drainage systems specified to the correct British Standard.
Learn moreTimber Preservation
Diagnosis and treatment of dry rot, wet rot and wood-boring insect damage.
Learn moreDon't Guess What's Causing It.
Start with a professional damp survey.
Different moisture problems can produce very similar symptoms on the surface. Treating the wrong cause can mean unnecessary work, and the same problem returning a year later. A DAMPCORE survey establishes what's actually happening before anything is recommended.
What type of damp do I have?
Rising Damp
Moisture drawn upward through a wall from the ground, often associated with a failed or absent damp-proof course.
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Penetrating Damp
Water entering from outside through the building fabric: walls, roofs, windows or defective detailing.
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Condensation
Airborne moisture reaching a cold surface, common in poorly ventilated or heated rooms.
Read moreWhy choose DAMPCORE?
Diagnose first
We investigate the underlying cause before recommending any remedial work.
Specialist expertise
Focused entirely on damp, moisture, waterproofing and timber preservation.
Clear recommendations
We explain what's been found, what should be done, and why: in plain English.
Complete solution
Where appropriate, we take a project from investigation through to remedial completion.
From problem to solution.
Tell us
Describe what you're seeing, or where the property is causing concern.
Investigate
A specialist inspects the property and gathers evidence on site.
Diagnose
Findings are assessed to establish the actual cause, not just the symptom.
Resolve
A remedial solution is specified and, where instructed, carried out.
Protect
The property is left in a condition built to prevent recurrence.
Recent DAMPCORE projects
All case studies
Two Homes, One Party Wall
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Illustrative photo, not from this job
Period Property, Harrogate
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Illustrative photo, not from this job1930s Semi-Detached, York
York Illustrative photo, not from this jobSpecialist support for every type of property.
Homeowners
Clear diagnosis and honest advice for your own home.
Learn moreLandlords
Compliance-aware surveys and remedial work for rental properties.
Learn moreLetting & Managing Agents
Responsive reporting your portfolio and tenants can rely on.
Learn moreCommercial Property
Investigation and remediation planned around your operations.
Learn moreWhat customers say
“I was particularly impressed by how thorough the initial inspection was. Everything was explained clearly and the subsequent report made the recommendations easy to understand. The work itself was carried out carefully and the house was left clean and tidy.”
Margaret · Harrogate
“Thought we had rising damp. Turns out we didn't. That alone probably saved us a fair bit of money. Nice to deal with someone who isn't trying to sell you work you don't need.”
Tom · York
“We'd had black mould appearing every winter in our daughter's bedroom and couldn't get to the bottom of it. DAMPCORE looked at the whole room rather than just the mould itself. We finally understand why it was happening and what to do about it.”
Sarah · Horsforth, Leeds
“What impressed me most was that the surveyor disagreed with what we'd previously been told. Another company had quoted for rising damp treatment but DAMPCORE believed the issue was penetrating moisture around the window and external masonry. We dealt with that and the wall has been drying ever since.”
Nicola · Horsforth, Leeds
“Very methodical. Outside of the house was checked as thoroughly as inside, which sounds obvious but the previous person we'd had round hadn't done that. They found defective pointing and an issue around the rainwater pipe that lined up almost exactly with the damp internally.”
Ian · Knaresborough
“Good lads. We had some rotten timber discovered when renovating downstairs and wanted to know how far it had gone before covering everything back up. They checked the surrounding area, moisture levels and timbers and told us exactly what needed replacing and what didn't.”
Chris · York
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