What could be causing my damp?
Dampness can have many causes. Select what you are seeing and this tool will highlight some of the moisture mechanisms that may warrant further investigation.
Where are you seeing the damp?
Select the option that most closely matches what you can see.
When does it seem worse?
This can help indicate how moisture may be entering or accumulating.
What type of property is it?
If you are unsure, simply choose the closest option.
Are any of these also present?
You can select more than one.
Moisture mechanisms worth investigating.
Based on the information selected, the following mechanisms may warrant consideration. These results indicate relevance only and should not be interpreted as confirmation of a defect or diagnosis.
The same visible symptom can have several different causes.
A professional damp investigation considers the moisture pattern alongside the construction, external defects, ground levels, ventilation, internal environment and accessible concealed areas.
Electrical moisture-meter readings can form part of an investigation, but should not be used in isolation to diagnose the source of dampness.
Tell us about the property.
DF Damp Consultancy provides independent damp and timber surveys with no remedial treatment or building work to sell.
This online tool provides general educational guidance only. It does not constitute a damp survey, building survey, professional diagnosis, specification or professional advice relating to any individual property. Results are generated solely from the information selected by the user and cannot account for the construction, condition, alterations, occupancy or environmental conditions of a particular building. No reliance should be placed upon the output when making repair, treatment, purchase or financial decisions.