Bridged damp-proof courses
Concrete yards, paths and raised flower beds against terrace walls, often above the damp-proof course. Lowering the ground level or adding a drainage channel fixes the cause.
Damp proofing in Hull
Damp surveys and damp proofing in Hull.
Hull’s housing has its own damp problems: solid-walled Victorian and Edwardian terraces, low-lying ground and plenty of post-war homes with condensation. We’re based in Hessle, just west of the city, and find the cause before recommending anything.
Backed by guarantees of up to 30 years.
Local housing
Hull’s housing and why it gets damp.
Much of Hull’s older housing is late Victorian and Edwardian terraces, around the Avenues, Newland Park, and off Hessle Road, Holderness Road, Beverley Road and Anlaby Road, many with rear yards and the “tenfoot” alleys behind them. These houses have solid brick walls with no cavity, so rain that gets past failed pointing or a leaking downpipe can track straight through to the inside.
The city is low-lying and sits on the Humber estuary, with a high water table. Ground-floor walls stay in contact with damp ground, and yards, paths and back gardens raised over the years often end up above the original damp-proof course, bridging it. Cellars are less common in Hull than in many cities for the same reason.
Hull also has a large stock of inter-war and post-war housing, including big estates such as Bransholme and Orchard Park. In these homes the usual problem is condensation: replacement windows without trickle vents, weak bathroom and kitchen extraction, and cold corners where black mould takes hold.
Many Hull homes were flooded in 2007, and some still have damp-related damage or hurried repairs from that time that are worth checking.
What we find
The damp problems we see most in Hull.
Penetrating damp in solid walls
Eroded pointing, leaking cast-iron or plastic downpipes and cracked render on gable ends.
Condensation and black mould
Especially in post-war homes and flats with sealed windows and poor extraction.
Rising damp
Genuine rising damp does occur in older terraces, but only once the look-alikes above have been ruled out.
How it works
A £119 survey, then a written report and quote.
We inspect the affected areas inside and out, take moisture readings and work out the cause. You get a written report in plain English, and a quote for any work, which includes the replastering and making good because we do that ourselves. The £119 is deducted from the cost if you go ahead.
Damp proofing work is backed by written guarantees of up to 30 years, depending on the treatment. Guarantee terms.
Areas we cover: Hull city centre, the Avenues, Newland Park, Hessle Road, Holderness Road, Beverley Road, Anlaby Road, Sutton, Bransholme, Orchard Park, Kingswood and the villages around the city, including Hessle, Anlaby, Willerby, Kirk Ella and Cottingham.
Book a damp survey
Damp surveys in Hull cost £119, deducted from the cost of any treatment if you accept our quote. Or call 07498 951487.
Backed by guarantees of up to 30 years.
Frequently asked questions
Damp in Hull: FAQs.
How much is a damp survey in Hull?
£119, and it is deducted from the cost of any treatment if you go ahead with our quote.
Are Hull terraces prone to rising damp?
They can be, but much of the damp we see in Hull terraces is bridging from raised yards and paths, or rain getting through solid walls. A survey tells you which before you spend money on treatment.
Do you cover the whole of Hull?
Yes, and the surrounding villages. We're based in Hessle, just west of the city.