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Damp specialists covering Solihull & the surrounding boroughs

Damp Proofing Solihull

Solihull blends a historic town centre with leafy interwar suburbs and extensive post-war estates, and each brings different damp challenges. We identify the real cause, rising, penetrating, condensation, or construction-related moisture- then treat it correctly with a survey-led approach backed by a written 10-year guarantee.

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Damp in Solihull Homes

Solihull's old town centre around the High Street and St Alphege Church has timber-framed and Victorian solid-walled buildings, where an original damp proof course was never fitted or has long since failed, making genuine rising damp a common finding.

The leafy interwar suburbs of Olton, Elmdon and Castle Bromwich border are largely mock-Tudor and brick semis, where penetrating damp through worn render, poor pointing and blocked cavity walls is the more usual culprit.

Chelmsley Wood, Smith's Wood and other post-war estates often show condensation and mould linked to sealed windows and modern insulation trapping moisture indoors, and older lower-ground rooms or cellars near the River Blythe sometimes need a proper waterproofing survey rather than a standard damp course. Whatever the property's age, the right starting point is always a damp survey.

Damp proofing work to a wall by Advanced Damp

Damp Proofing Services in Solihull

Whatever the property and whatever the cause, we cover it, with each job linked to the right specialist for rising damp treatment.

Rising Damp

Confirmed rising damp in Solihull's older town centre buildings, treated with a new damp proof course where the survey confirms it's needed.

Penetrating Damp

Penetrating damp through render, bays, and poor pointing is common in Olton and Elmdon's interwar semis.

Condensation & Mould

Condensation and black mould in sealed-up flats and estates around Chelmsley Wood are cured with proper ventilation rather than an unnecessary damp course.

Timber & Rot Treatment

Woodworm and timber decay treatment for exposed beams and floor timbers in Solihull's older town centre buildings.

Basement & Below-Ground Waterproofing

Waterproofing and tanking for cellars and lower-ground rooms near the River Blythe and Solihull's older housing stock.

Damp Surveys

Independent, survey-led damp surveys with a clear written report, useful for buyers across Solihull's period and suburban housing.

Signs of Damp in Solihull Properties

Worth having checked before it spreads further:

Tide marks or staining low down on solid walls
Damp, musty cellars or lower-ground rooms
Damp patches around bay windows and chimney breasts
Black mould in corners, bathrooms, and around windows
Streaming or badly condensing windows in winter
Flaking plaster and bubbling, peeling paint
A persistent musty smell in older or ground-floor rooms
Cracking or movement around party walls

How We Work, Survey to Completion

1

Book a Survey

We arrange a convenient visit anywhere across Solihull and the surrounding boroughs.

2

Diagnose the Real Cause

Moisture readings and, where useful, thermal imaging confirm whether it's rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, not guesswork.

3

Clear written report

A plain-English report sets out the cause, recommended work and costs, with an approach suited to both period buildings and suburban estates.

4

Carry Out the Work

Our technicians complete the treatment cleanly and with minimal disruption to your home.

5

Written guarantee

Installed work carries a written 10-year guarantee, transferable on sale.

Tanking and waterproofing work by Advanced Damp Damp proofing work to a wall by Advanced Damp

What Our Customers Say

Genuine reviews from Advanced Damp customers.

★★★★★

“Five-star service from Lionel.

“The team was excellent from the Sales guy Juan, to the survey guy Wil, to the completion of work by Kye. Excellent all round.”

Victoria,
Trustpilot review
★★★★★

“The surveyor was very thorough, explaining the cause of the problem and what needed to be done. The team that came to fix it was polite and cleaned up after themselves, which I really appreciated. It’s been a few months now, and the damp hasn’t returned. Would definitely recommend them.”

Tom Rimmer,
Google Reviews
★★★★★

“Clear and precise service. A few hiccups here and there, but always quick to respond, correct, and ensure that we were satisfied.”

Jeff,
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A Real Damp Proofing Project

Type C cavity drain waterproofing system installed by Advanced Damp at a commercial basement in Shepherdess Walk, London
Case Study · North West London Home

Treating Rising Damp in a North West London Home

By installing a specialist damp-proofing solution, we eliminated rising damp, restored the damaged plaster, and provided the homeowner with long-lasting protection and improved indoor conditions.

Areas We Cover Around Solihull

We cover Solihull and the surrounding area, including:

  • Solihull Town Centre
  • Olton
  • Elmdon
  • Castle Bromwich border
  • Chelmsley Wood
  • Smith's Wood
  • Shirley
  • Dorridge
  • Knowle
  • Hampton-in-Arden
  • Meriden border
  • Balsall Common border

Nearby too? See our London damp proofing page or our Reading page.

Damp Proofing Solihull FAQs

Which parts of Solihull do you cover?
All of Solihull, including the town centre, Olton, Elmdon, Chelmsley Wood and the wider borough.
I have damp in an old building near Solihull town centre. Is it rising damp?
Often, yes, but penetrating damp and condensation are just as common, so we confirm the cause with a survey rather than assume.
Can you treat damp in a flat on a post-war estate like Chelmsley Wood?
Yes. It's usually condensation from poor ventilation or penetrating damp through shared walls, and we identify which before recommending work.
Does Solihull's mix of old and new housing affect rising damp treatment?
Yes, older town centre buildings often need genuine rising damp treatment, while suburban and estate housing tends to need condensation control or penetrating damp repairs instead.
How much does damp proofing cost in Solihull?
It depends on the cause and extent of the problem, so we give a clear, itemised quote after survey rather than a generic figure.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, with a written 10-year guarantee that transfers if you sell the property.

Book a Damp Survey in Solihull

Get the real cause of your damp diagnosed by a specialist who understands Solihull property, from historic town centre buildings to suburban estates, with a clear written report and honest advice.