Durham Preservation

Damp Stop delivers specialist solutions for all Damp Proofing, Condensation, Woodworm, Wet Rot, Dry Rot and Wall Tie problems in residential and commercial property. Damp Stop has a reputation throughout the North East for being the damp company that delivers quality, robust solutions at the best price. The company has branches in Durham, Newcastle, Darlington, York and Carlisle. To treat Dry Rot all elements of the attack must be eradicated. Damp Stop remove Dry Rot by providing a detailed inspection, full treatment and remedial works.

Established in 2002, we are a family owned Damp Prevention Company, with a reputation for supplying the highest standards to all our customers. Originally based in North East England we now serve home owners, businesses and local authorities from our offices in Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Darlington, York, and Carlisle. Our Remedial Damp Proofing treatment is backed by qualified in house surveyors. Following any damp related work we provide all associated building works and property repairs. We also offer a comprehensive Property Maintenance Programme.

Damp Stop offers a specialist and unique basement waterproofing service, commonly referred to as 'tanking'. Converting your basement or garage area can create more living space adding value to your home. By keeping any water and damp away from your basement you will restrict it from any mildew or mould build up. When mould and mildew build up they can cause serious health problems to your family. Solving this issue is done in one of two ways: Render Coatings and Cavity Drainage Membrane systems.

We have years of experience working in building and Structural Repairs. We can assist both private and commercial property customers within all areas with a complete range of services. If you need urgent help or just some initial advice we can help you. Our experts can provide specialist Structural Repairs covering lintol replacement, masonry reinforcement, ground anchors, lateral restraints, crack stitching and more.

Damp Stop provides landlords and home owners with a unique service that is changing how they can maintain their properties. Our property maintenance programme gives anyone who owns a house or houses complete peace of mind. We follow this up every three months with a further property health check. We then provide a detailed analysis of our findings. This will identify any issues already visible and any we believe there is potential for in the near future. Our property health checks are carried out by one of our experienced surveyors who are backed by an award-winning customer service team.

Concrete can fail losing all structural integrity because of physical measures such as vibration and impact, freeze and thaw, salt crystal expansion and erosion. Mechanical defects such as alkali aggregate reaction, and chemical exposure, can also result in the need for Concrete Repair. We will determine the best techniques and products through our experience and understanding of the construction processes. Repairs can be implemented by removing local areas of the damaged concrete and treating the defective.

Rising Damp occurs when moisture in the ground rises into masonry walls. Normally a Damp Proof course will prevent this from happening but it may have been damaged, installed incorrectly or ‘bridged' due to increased soil levels. Damp Stop offer home owners and businesses a guaranteed treatment for Rising Damp with our expertly installed Damp Proof course. With years or experience, combined with the very best products on the market we offer complete peace of mind. If rising damp is found in your property we will stop it, and repair any damage it has caused.

Damp stop offer our full range of services to all commercial clients throughout the whole of Northern England. Our commercial solutions are carried out by our qualified and experienced technicians and Surveyors. Damp stop has completed major commercial works for: The National Trust, The Vindolanda Trust, Lloyds's Bank and Santander Bank. We are approved contractors for a number of county councils and well-established high street letting and estate agents.

Depending on the species of Wet Rot it is often dark in colour leaving timber with longitudinal cracking. Wet Rot can have a damp musty smell. Wet Rot is caused by dampness through external defects such as leaking roofs, gutters and stone pointing. Radiator leaks can also provide the necessary moisture content to initiate a Wet Rot attack. Damp Stop will organise for a surveyor to inspect your property and assess the extent of any Wet Rot damage. We will determine if any timbers require treatment or replacement.