Damp Proofing in Didsbury

Didsbury has some of South Manchester's finest period property — large Victorian and Edwardian villas and semis around Didsbury Village, School Lane and the conservation areas near the Mersey. Bigger, older houses like these have solid brick walls and aged damp-proof courses, which brings its own mix of damp challenges.

In Didsbury we most often treat rising damp where the original slate damp-proof course has failed, and penetrating damp from decayed pointing and rendering on the exposed gable ends — the mature trees the area is known for can hold moisture against north-facing walls too. Inside, condensation and black mould are common in rooms that have been re-plastered or knocked through without matching ventilation. We diagnose the real cause with meters first, then treat it and re-plaster so it's finished properly.