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Professional Damp Repairs

The Veteran Building Company provides expert damp repair services across South Wales, including Bridgend, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, and surrounding areas.

Our service starts with our independent damp surveys and only if we can be of direct assistance does our sister company offer their expertise in repairs. These fall under the generic skilled contractor role, as repairing damp isn’t a ‘unique trade’ but rather involves a blend of skilled trades such as electrical, plasterwork, plumbing and carpentry alongside others with the right amount of academic and trades skillset and coordination.

Damp repairs

A Damp Survey is a thorough inspection of a property that shows signs of potential damp or unwanted moisture damage. Damp is a prevalent issue in many residential and commercial properties, and if left untreated, it can escalate into significant structural problems.

We specialise in identifying rising damp, penetrating damp, dry rot, wet rot, woodworm, and black mould issues in all types of buildings.

Our approach

We begin with a thorough inspection to identify the source and extent of the damp damage. Using advanced techniques and materials, we ensure effective and long-lasting repairs. Our team is skilled in working with both modern residential buildings and traditionally built structures, adhering to BS7913:2013 specifications.

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checking for damp
Our skills

Repairing damp begins with understanding the pathology of your building and how it was constructed. Every building has a unique construction method with materials suitable for the time and age. The use of appropriate materials, correctly installed is the basis of our offer. 

Our teams are skilled in

Traditional and modern carpentry

Traditional and modern carpentry allowing for structural, 1st and 2nd fix works including hard and soft wood and listed buildings. Roofing, internal joinery and all associated carpentry disciplines.

Modern brown oak wooden stairs and doors in new renovated house interior

Plasterwork

Plasterwork covers internal and external, with a variety of methods and materials all of which contribute and mitigate existing inappropriate surface coverings. Our teams have upskilled in lime, hemp and cork plasterwork alongside the modern gypsum and cement based plasters and utilise the right product for the right home. A variety of cosmetic finished can be achieved but our knowledge of the right material choice is crucial in allowing for the correct and permanent moisture management for your property. 

Decorative plaster texture

Groundwork

A lot of issues in moisture relate to exterior ground levels and drainage. We are experienced and trained in a variety of groundwork related elements to manage and alleviate fresh water and ground based water affecting your property. 

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Plumbing

Sometimes you don’t have damp, you have a leaking pipe that is buried or hidden. After a survey diagnosing this, our expert plumbing team can help with any rectification works needed to ensure a permanent resolution whether a heating or fresh water circuit. They’re also experts in modern and traditional heating systems whether fossil fuelled or from low carbon sources such as direct electric and heat pumps. 

Bathroom finishing new apartments installation of plumbing

Electrical

Managing moisture often involves installing or upgrading electrical appliances such as extract fans and input fans (PIV units). Alongside this, associated electrical works may be needed to upgrade or repair damage. Our electricians are experts in compliance, real world electrical safety and installing fans correcting in accordance with NHBC and building regulations requirements. 

Concept of electrician or electrical tools, top view

Protect your property

Your property is a valuable asset, and maintaining its integrity is crucial. Whether you are looking to purchase, sell, or stay in your current home, our damp repair services will help ensure your property remains safe and habitable. We are experienced in repairing listed and period properties as well as contemporary builds and fully warranty all our works whilst using local and veteran owned suppliers where possible to help keep investment local.

Independent and reliable

We are completely independent of national damp proofing companies and contractors, guaranteeing an unbiased, highly academic and reliable service. Our focus is on providing precise repairs, to your budget, based on evidence and facts. We have never needed to sell unnecessary repairs and we don’t have repeat business for the same problem (we have a lot of repeat business for other items within customers homes) – because we fix the cause, not the symptom!

Contact us

If you suspect damp issues in your property, don't wait for the problem to worsen. Contact The Veteran Building Company today for a survey or follow up professional and effective damp repairs.