Chimney & Fireplace

Damp patches on unused chimney breast

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.59 PM

We have some damp patches that appeared on a chimney breast in the back room of out Victorian terrace - the chimney is not in use and has been closed up many years ago , before we moved in, and has a couple of vents in different places. In about July this year I had some work done to cap the chimney with vented pots, repointing and reflaunching(?), but the patches don't seem to be drying out. How long should I leave it to see if that has solved the problem, and if not, any ideas about what to try next? Thanks