Condensation, rising damp and penetrating damp are the three most common problems we tackle at Barbican Solutions. Condensation appears when warm, moist air meets cold surfaces and quickly feeds black mould on windows, walls and in corners. Rising damp shows as horizontal tide marks, crumbling skirting and white salt deposits where ground moisture is wicking up through brick or mortar because a damp-proof course is missing, bridged or damaged. Penetrating damp comes from water getting through the building envelope — cracked render, failed roof tiles, blocked gutters or poor seals — and often shows as patches that worsen after rain. Less obvious risks include interstitial condensation trapped inside walls or roofs and localised damp from leaking pipes, both of which can silently damage structure and air quality.
Act fast when you spot persistent mould, peeling paint, bubbling plaster, salty deposits or a musty smell. These are urgent warning signs that a simple ventilation tweak won’t fix. At Barbican Solutions we start with a practical survey to pinpoint the root cause, then recommend targeted fixes — from improved ventilation and pipe repair to DPC reinstatement, roof and gutter repair or specialist injections and render work — so you stop the damage and protect your home and health long-term.
