Damp area near windows.

Maybe a leak or condensation. Needs to be rectified.

Start with a competent handyman or general builder. Only involve a damp specialist if straightforward repairs don’t resolve the issue. In most homes, “damp proofing” is over-sold and often unnecessary.

It can be done if you know how, it depends on the situation. The room is not ventilated, there is not enough heat, the windows are cracked and heat is escaping, water from outside is coming in, maybe you need a special fan, there are many reasons.

Hi Depending on where the damp area is near the window will depend on the answer. If the damp is showing on window reveal it is caused by cold air meeting warm air and condensation. Video link attached to help explain possible issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZOhWJTPySA If this has not answered your question please post photos and more information. Thanks

Damp around a window is usually caused by either condensation or rain getting in, not a serious damp-proof problem. Condensation happens when warm air inside meets a cold window or wall and leaves moisture behind, especially in winter, while penetrating damp is normally due to worn sealant, small cracks, or gaps around the window letting rain through. Advice: The best first step could be to contact a handyman or builder to check the window seals, outside brickwork, and ventilation and fix any obvious issues. Once the cause is sorted, a decorator can repair and repaint the area. A damp-proof specialist is only needed in rare cases where damp is coming up from the floor rather than around the window. I hope this helps.

Damp around windows is very rarely rising damp, so damp proofing is usually not the first step. Common causes are: Failed or missing external sealant Cracked render / pointing Poor or blocked drip details Condensation from cold window reveals and poor ventilation Bridged cavity or debris around the frame What to do first: Check the outside – seals, render, brickwork, sills Look for signs of condensation (black mould, worse in winter, morning moisture) Make sure the window has proper drainage slots and isn’t bridged internally Who to use: A competent handyman / builder is usually the right first call

Hello. Sorry to hear about the damp issue in your house. Treating the damp is not the straight forward solution to your problem, you need to find the root cause and eliminate that cause to get rid of the damp. Whatever treatment you do it will only be a short term fix, if the root cause not treated the damp will come back. If the person who is treating the damp knows what he/she is doing then it’s good to get a handy person.

Damp is very tricky. Its simple but often perplexing. Is it rising ..is it condition.. is it a leak. Or all the above. Do get rhe windows and masonry patched up. Try some tanking solution. Re paint. Radiator on.. fingers crossed it wasnt rising damp. (External ground level) This is expert decorating work and can only be done by a competent general builder / handyman

Damp is always a pain. If it’s just around the windows it’s likely to be caused by condensation build up. It doesn’t say what room it is, so are you drying clothes? Which case getting some air through should do the trick which isn’t helpful this time of year. You can get microwaveable reusable Desiccant packets now which work really well especially in bathrooms and drying clothes.

More insulation in them bricks is what's needed