Skip to content

Old buildings, clearly understood

Surveys
Damp & building problems
Learning Centre
Videos
Case studies
About
Shop
Contact

Get a survey quote

Talk to a surveyor01746 862 640

Search Heritage House

Basket

Your basket

Loading your basket…

View basket Checkout

Search Heritage House

Get a survey quote Call 01746 862 640

Surveys
Damp & building problems
Learning Centre
Videos
Case studies
About
Shop
Contact

office@heritage-survey.org

Home›Learning Centre›Damp & building problems

Insulation & damp

Explore how insulation, cement repairs and masonry coatings can affect moisture and breathability in older buildings.

Condensation dripping off Kingspan insulation

In this section

Learning Centre

Brick and Stone
Health & indoor air quality
Construction
Insulating an old house
Planning & listed building consent
Legal & Compliance
Maintaining your house
Renewable Energy
Timber Framed Buildings
Choosing materials
Paint
Windows and Glazing
Roofing
Resources and further reading
Damp & building problems

Not sure what is causing it?

Get the cause diagnosed before paying for treatment

Request a timber & damp survey

The Warm Dry Home

The practical guide to keeping an old house warm and dry

In this section

Solid Wall InsulationExplore research into solid wall insulation and the unintended consequences of adding it to existing buildings.Read the guide
Insulating an old houseExplores insulation choices for old houses, focusing on breathability and the way materials affect moisture movement.Read the guide
Breathable InsulationExplores breathable insulation materials and how their response to moisture affects their suitability for older homes.Read the guide
Damp problems caused by Cement RenderExplains how cement render can trap moisture in old walls and contribute to damaged plaster and masonry.Read the guide

Not sure what is causing it?

Get the cause diagnosed before paying for treatment

Our independent timber & damp surveys measure moisture properly and identify the real cause. We do not sell damp-proofing or chemical treatments. Surveys from £1,200; telephone consultations from £250.

Request a timber & damp survey Book a £250 phone consultation →

Specialist surveys and independent advice for old, listed and timber-framed buildings.

We don’t sell damp-proofing or chemical treatments – just an honest diagnosis of your building.

YouTube Facebook

4.942 Google reviews

Surveys

Which survey do I need?
Listed building surveys
Timber-framed building surveys
Old & period property surveys
Timber & damp surveys
Consultations
Survey pricing
Where we survey

Advice & guides

Damp & building problems
Learning Centre
Case studies
Videos
Client testimonials
About Pete Ward
The Warm Dry Home (book)

Talk to us

Head office 01746 862 640

York 01904 202 556

London 0203 301 2509

Newcastle 0191 640 2586

office@heritage-survey.org

New House, Chelmarsh, Shropshire WV16 6AU

Get a survey quote

© Heritage House. Surveying old buildings across England, Wales and Scotland.

Privacy policy Contact

Call a surveyor Get a survey quote