Damp Proofing

Dampness behind a wardrobe

Anonymous user 10/12/2025 - 7.58 AM

I have some fitted wardrobes in one bedroom in a bungalow, it joins on to next doors bungalow and behind the wardrobe is some dampness, there is backing on the wardrobe so there’s a small gap in between where dampness has formed, another bedroom that backs on doesn’t have any dampness but doesn’t have fitted wardrobes, the adjoining bungalow is empty and in a poor state, it has no heating or anything, no double glazing and I was wondering if this would contribute to the dampness, I don’t know how thick the dividing wall is, any suggestions as to the cause of the dampness

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Middlesbrough

Afternoon. It’s definitely likely that yea damp is coming from next door if the property is empty, dose next door have leaking down pipes gutters etc , if next doors walls are damp , it will push through to yours ? Brick work should usually be 9inch . The thing with damp u can only control it, do u have any pics ? Could just need the damp taking off , salt neutralise the bricks and tank were is damp . Sand and cement back up and finished with a plaster finish . If you could send a few pics over ? Any ventilation?

Answered27 November 2025

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Cleckheaton

Countless possibilities. If the wall is cold and limited air then yes dampness forms . Ideally keep wardrobes open and try not to pack clothes on rails tightly . If possible have a fan on low blowing gently . The dampness will evaporate . Very very common problem

Answered10 December 2025

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