Damp Diagnosis: Finding and eliminating all the possible causes of damp

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Күн бұрын

Damp has many causes. Leaks, poor ventilation/heating, no damp proof course or an inadequate DPC, plumbing issues, roofing problems, excess moisture…the list goes on.
From all the potential causes of damp, diagnosing the right one can be a problem.
In this video, John explains how a number of trades (roofer, plumber, damp proofing expert etc.) tried and failed to determine the actual cause of damp in this particular house.
So, instead the homeowner talked to HYPE.
And after a bit of perseverance and by process of elimination, the BIG man managed to solve the problem.
No more damp. No more stress. Happy homeowner.
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@WillCribbs Жыл бұрын

Mate this is brilliant, I am currently studying to become a residential surveyor and this was a great video to watch!

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Will. We're so glad you like it and found it useful. We wish you all the very best with your studies 😀👍

@raysmith1971 6 ай бұрын

Well done! Just goes to show that unscrupulous trades like the damp 'expert', can charge a fortune and still not fix the problem. Nice that there are honest builders like yourself.

@HYPEBuilding 6 ай бұрын

We truly appreciate your kind words, Ray. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our video and leave a comment 😀👍 Unfortunately, we see this all the time, whereby a lot of trades are just out to win the work regardless of the actual problem and if they can solve it.

@pandaariah355 2 ай бұрын

Such an intelligent man. Wish all builders were that thorough

@HYPEBuilding Ай бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@essentialhandyman Жыл бұрын

Impressive diagnosis. Nice to see some persistence in someone's work.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for your kind words and for watching our video. Much appreciated 😀👍

@raskfel555 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see another builder off of his Medication :D

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

🤪

@wendymackenzie8732 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I'm investigating an old bungalow that has a musty smell. I've had time and discovered the damp readings on hygrometers can improve but go right back up again with wet weather. I've just bought a pointless moisture meter and found all wooden window sills and other wood is damp at the lower joins. I'm still investigating as I can't afford to chuck money at tradesmen making the wrong diagnosis. The plumbing and the roof has been checked. The eaves were re done there was loose lime/cement. I'll be checking all your videos for tips thanks.

@HYPEBuilding 3 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment mate :)

@johnjtplastering6991 Ай бұрын

Will watch a different video can't be arsed with folk like him

@pamvarnsverry2444 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - great video your a star. I had/have the same issue in my rented flat - I am not a builder so no one listens to me when I suggested that just perhaps the rain was getting into ( and damaging the gas boiler it serves ) via this flue. It took 3 visits before action was taken to resolve the issue - waiting now for the blocked guttering to be sorted.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi Pam. Thanks for watching and for your kind words 😀👌 We think you're the real star here by finding the cause of your problem without coming from a building background! 🌟 Great detective work - we salute you. It's always worth checking the flue, especially if the gap around it is anything like it was in the video. We're glad your problem was sorted eventually and your guttering is free-flowing soon. Best wishes.

@pamvarnsverry2444 Жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding I am a great believer in every man to his trade - however some times perhaps they should listen to the person who lives with the problem a bit more they just might hear something to their advantage. Everyone is in a rush!!!

@king77703 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant deductions mate, highly impressed 👍

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching our video - truly appreciated, mate 😀👍

@alanyoung7532 3 жыл бұрын

Very good. As you say damp has many causes and often there is more than one cause so its good to see you taking a logical approach and eliminating potential problem areas in the first instance. Your gesture regarding the so called damp proof "specialist" is spot on as, generally speaking, these people are sales based and not interested/capable of actually tracking down the source of excess moisture - which takes knowledge, patience and a systematic approach as you have demonstrated.

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan. Thank you so much for your kind words. And for taking the time to watch our video. You're absolutely right about the patience and knowledge thing. Getting to the bottom of a problem can be a complex procedure - but quite often, a common sense approach, together with a willingness to solve the problem in the first place is the way. Sometimes, tradespeople are more concerned with 'getting' the job rather than what the job actually entails. And the customer suffers the consequence. Honesty is always the best policy in our humble opinion 😊 Thanks again for watching, Alan. We genuinely appreciate it 👍

@Bunnybond Жыл бұрын

Love this I have a damp problem in my bathroom roof, had the house re-roofed and still no help. I need a man like you LOL

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate your feedback 👌 Sorry to hear about your damp issue. If you're in the Stoke-on-Trent area or nearby, we can help 😊👍

@sharpshooter4063 Жыл бұрын

I believe this man can single handedly solve the countries damp problems. It already started...

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

🤣 Hi there. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us your thoughts 👍 We really appreciate it, and we certainly appreciate your optimism! 🤣

@tonymac7706 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I like..an honest to God trades man..your a top bloke and I enjoyed the video..lots if tips..I've watched a fee people attempting to diagnose problem damp areas and yours is BETTER BY FAR...top 👏 👏 👏

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, Tony. We genuinely appreciate your feedback. An honest, straight-talking approach is a big part of our ethos, as well as being as helpful and informative as we possibly can. Thanks for watching, buddy 🙂👍

@MrFatboyRuns 5 ай бұрын

Massive respect to you for this vid. Using your logical approach, I believe I was able to locate the source of my damp problem. Obviously time will tell if I was successful, but given the suspected entry points were all musty and damp I'm sure I've sussed it out. Cheers man

@TheRepairer 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, Many of these problems only require logical deduction and much dedication and persistence to identify.I can’t help but think that disused chimney is an excellent thermal drain on the property!

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. You're right, most problems can be identified through logical deduction 👍 However, we've found that some tradespeople might suggest that the issue is related to their trade when in fact it isn't - just to get the business. At HIM, we cover all trades, and can, therefore, remain impartial and find the ACTUAL cause of the problem. 🙂 Thanks again for watching - we very much appreciate it 👍

@redmarilynn 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! You really know what's what! I think you would make a good crime forensic detective too. Thanks for the video...

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

😄 Thank you for your kind words. Good call, that! Perhaps John should become a DI with AC-12 and be on standby when homeowners have a 'Status Zero.' 🤣 Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it 👍

@soulgirlktf 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous, well done you! tickle tickle haha brilliant vid - I'm so chuffed for those home owners, you found it & fixed it

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. We were delighted to have been able to help the lovely homeowners. Sometimes the causes of damp aren't immediately obvious and a little detective work is needed. But, quite often, process of elimination (and a tickle! 😆) is a practical approach.

@leedeller1906 Жыл бұрын

I could do with someone like you to solve a mystery damp issue it’s doing my head in 🤬

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi Lee. Sorry to hear of your damp problem. If you're local to Stoke-on-Trent, we'd be happy to take a look. Thank you for watching our video 👍

@DaBriars 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant detective work 👍

@cocoococoo 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos mate! I hope you keep going!

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to watch our video. It's great for us to get feedback like this. Makes it all worth while 😀 There'll be plenty more to come! Our aim is to help and educate people as much as we possibly can 👍

@mickydub3 2 жыл бұрын

" TOP " detective work " WELL DONE "

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micky. We really appreciate the positive feedback 😀 Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more 👍

@richardroebuck1915 2 ай бұрын

If you call out a company selling damp proof membranes / lining, it's funny how every damp problem (even those high up a wall) can be solved by installing a damp-proof membrane. ;)

@abimamah6377 9 ай бұрын

Well done fella, a pro model for the rest of the cowboys out there

@HYPEBuilding 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your kind words, mate. Much appreciated 😀👍

@andyman1032 3 жыл бұрын

mr tickle lol you are truly one of the good trades you should be proud of yourself for your level of expertise i would highly recommend you if i lived in your area im also in this industry good on you we have spoken before 5 star rating to you with a bow for finding the problem and sorting it out

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

We genuinely appreciate your kind words, Andy. Thank you 👍 John is delighted to know that people are finding his videos useful and hopefully helping them if they have similar issues. Stay tuned for more of 'Detective Sale.' 😀

@peteuk7071 6 ай бұрын

Excellent. Well done

@williamnorris1380 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent well done

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi William. Thanks so much for watching and for the great feedback 👌 We truly appreciate it. Stay tuned for more handy tips and advice 🙂 👍

@josevega9871 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you very much.

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi José. Thank you very much for the great feedback, subscribing to our channel, and for taking the time to watch the video - very much appreciated. Stay tuned for more 😀👍

@byronhall5145 Жыл бұрын

Just goes to show you need to check everywhere. I've just bought a house that was built in 1902 and we've had people out to check where our damp areas are coming from and still don't know. It's in the upstairs rooms,stairwell and kitchen. Don't need a damp meter in my house, it's soaking 🙄

@jimh4072 Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. Most of the damp was coming through porous pebble dash and rendering.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Byron. We sincerely hope you manage to solve the issue soon.

@nickaxe771 Жыл бұрын

We presented video.....thankyou.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your kind words, Nick - much appreciated 🙂👍

@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 3 жыл бұрын

That is really shoddy work with that flue pipe

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong, Joey! And well disguised enough to create the property owner a major headache. Thankfully we found it before it caused further damage. Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Stay tuned for more tips and advice 🙂👍

@todmcloud6090 3 жыл бұрын

Tickle Tickle lol great videos much help

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta give it a tickle, Tod 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. We genuinely appreciate it 👍

@mikeh5431 3 жыл бұрын

You are a star!!

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback, Mike. And thank you for taking the time to watch our video-much appreciated. Stay tuned for more helpful tips and advice 👍

@mikeh5431 3 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding yes I will mate and keep up the great vids

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeh5431 We certainly will. Glad you enjoy the content - makes it all worthwhile. All the best, mate 🙂👍

@prodigysonhiddenforareason1239 2 жыл бұрын

Detective awesome

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch our video - we genuinely appreciate it 👌🙂

@bungleeast 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

😄 Thanks for watching and for your great feedback - much appreciated 👍

@websurfer1585 17 күн бұрын

How on earth did that get missed?, What sort of gas installer would leave that like that, it's crazy?

@HYPEBuilding 16 күн бұрын

That is a very good question, I think Specsavers have a new client to contact XD

@Backwoodscountryman Жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention that other trades had been out and couldn't find the issue. 😂

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

😂

@Md-nb8ws 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic work. I have some damp in a bedroom following a brand new roof. Roofer been out a few times confirmed not a roof leak. I’m located in Birmingham b68. Would you be able to help, please?

@HYPEBuilding 8 ай бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Sorry to hear of your damp issue. Unfortunately, we only cover Stoke-on-Trent and the immediate surrounding area. Birmingham is just a bit too far for us to travel. Sorry about that. We sincerely hope you find someone closer to home who can help 👍

@David-Field.Stuff01 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. The application of science. Water runs down. So true. Got a quick question for you. We have an interior damp wall under a first floor bay window. Theres no signs of damp on the walls to the sides of the bay window or on the roof above. There's a radiator attached to the wall. The wall is a single layer of brick so is always really cold in winter. We've always had condensation on the windows and moisture on the cill in winter. Could the moisture be dripping off the cill and into the wall below?

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you for your question. If you have a single skin wall, it will certainly be prone to condensation, so yes, it could be dripping down. However, without actually seeing the house and the issue, it's really difficult to say/diagnose. Many thanks for watching our video. We really appreciate it 🙂👌

@dampsam Жыл бұрын

Well done lad, great editing and hair cut, how did you fix the sulphate contamination of the plaster where the water had run down the flue ? Bit more than a bit of tickle to stop sulphate salt contamination 👍

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Are you a fan of Wash & Go as well, Sam? It definitely seems to work! 🤣 Thanks again for watching. In order to stop the sulphate contamination, we would have had to start removing the plasterboards. However, the client didn't want us to do this, he just wanted us to stop the water coming in.

@paulhaggett3710 9 ай бұрын

Ha ha, I knew Damp Sam couldn't resist a comment. You are both great characters-loved the suspense. Could condensation from the boiler continue to be part of the cause?

@josevega9871 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi José. Many thanks for watching and for subscribing to our channel. We genuinely appreciate it. Stay tuned for more 🙂👍

@davidbrowne9472 3 ай бұрын

What's the make of the damp meter please John ?

@gwynmorris5852 Жыл бұрын

Gota say - great.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

We genuinely appreciate your kind words, Gwyn 😀 Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching our video 👍

@ClaptrapRapture 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I've just discovered damp in the corner of one of my rooms, ground floor flat. The old laminate flooring in that corner feels spongey and has swollen up to open up a crack in the joins, and this has also pushed all the other laminate joins in that room to compress and start sitting proud at their seams. The drywall (dot and dab walls) is damp at least up to the bottom of the radiator, bottom 6-8inches or so. Radiator on that wall. My guess is it's either an issue with the DPC in that corner of the property, or a leaky pipe on that radiator. Is my best course of action to just get busy cutting out the sodden drywall so I can get a good look at what might be the problem? Management company deal with buildings insurance and I'm expecting them to be completely unhelpful in getting any of this investigated.

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching and sending us a message. Unfortunately, without seeing the problem, we wouldn't be able to diagnose the problem. As you're no doubt aware, damp can have any number of causes - so yes, we would definitely recommend delving a little deeper to identify the source of the problem if at all possible. We tend to find that when things aren't immediately apparent, it's usually a case of applying a bit of logic and a process of elimination. Hope you get to the bottom of it 🙂 Very best wishes. The team at HIM.

@setapart3452 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get on with your damp problem ?

@philipoakley5498 5 ай бұрын

It could easily be a 'condensation' problem in the cold corner of the room being fed by moist air from the sub-floor area. Any sub-floor rot will also attract and hold moisture (just like moss does). So check the solum (the soil underfloor) is 'dry' (if not, need to find out why). Also that the airbricks that feed under that corner are not too close to ground level (rain splash feeds dampness into the sub-floor and looks like rising damp). Check the air bricks aren't too 'open' to the cavity (lacking correct sleeving) as it just makes the inner wall cold and prone to interior condensation. (don't ask how I now 'know' ;-). And get a dehumidifier to reduce and eliminate condensation as a potential cause; and they dry clothes really well!

@Hew.Jarsol 6 ай бұрын

Nice one m8. Penetrating damp bridging in. Bad gas engineer.

@HYPEBuilding 6 ай бұрын

Hi Drew. Thanks for watching and for your comments. It certainly wasn't the best work we've ever seen, that's for sure 😳

@robshaw3655 2 жыл бұрын

was looking at some "damp" in a friends house at the wall/ceiling junction that has cause wall paper to peel down about 6 inches, few black mould spots on plaster and discoloring on ceiling.The wall backs onto a chimney flue in the adjacent room which has an open gas "coals"fire vented up the old brick flue. she paid for 2 new gas cowls but that hasnt sorted it. Chimney breast only seems to be in one room and a bedroom above . wondering if breast has been removed from back room and back bedroom above. Next step is a look in loft, they are internal walls. Stack looks ok from ground.

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob. Thanks for watching. A couple of points that you might want to consider in relation to your friends house: 1. Have you checked the damp with a meter to rule out condensation? 2. The damp patch in question - is that the ground floor or 1st floor? 👍

@Shodan_AI Жыл бұрын

legend!!! :)

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for watching and for your great feedback - we genuinely appreciate it 😀👌

@themrmalik Жыл бұрын

Hello sir , I need your help to repair rising damp in my house. ST1 area

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr Malik. Good to talk to you recently. John has since been out to the property to help diagnose the issue and offer a solution. Thank you for watching our video. We look forward to speaking to you again soon 🙂👍

@ratclifferob 2 жыл бұрын

Great elimination and a brilliant find. I have moved into a house that has had a damp course ☹️, The living room chimney has been blocked and no fire, my sofa is against the chimney breast. When I moved my sofa the fire insert and bottom along the wall has black mould spots. I looked outside on the other side of the wall and there is air bricks, 1 high up and 3 low down by the floor. Sounds like the wall may have been boarded over and plastered. Iam getting a log burner do you think this might solve the problem ?

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert. Thanks for watching and for the your kind words. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us your thoughts 😀👌 In response to your question: the best cure for mould is to warm the surface and ventilate the area as much as possible. So the log burner would certainly help to warm the living room. And, therefore, help prevent mould in certain places.

@ratclifferob 2 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding Sorry to bother you again Pal but do you have any advice on how to get rid of the mold off the wall ?

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

@@ratclifferob Our tried and tested method is a bit of bleach in warm water. Once you've removed the mould, you can - if you think it's necessary - paint over it with mould resistant paint. The secret, however, is to keep the area heated and well ventilated. Hope that helps, Robert. Thanks again for taking the time to watch our video 🙂👍

@ratclifferob 2 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding I was thinking bleach haha, thanks dude for the great advice and keep tickling 👍.

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

@@ratclifferob You're most welcome, mate 👍

@TheeMancUnion 2 жыл бұрын

How is it bridging from out side skin across to inner course.? Grappling hook

@pamvarnsverry2444 Жыл бұрын

along the plastic flue???? water is clever it spreads like japanese knotweed

@paimei26 2 жыл бұрын

is a protimeter actually accurate cos it only detects moisture in timber. Yet on house surveys its is used against all types of walls

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really good question and one we get asked quite a lot. The crucial thing to remember here is that a damp meter is only used as a guide. It's only meant to give an indication of damp. It is then down to the knowledge and expertise of the builder to determine exactly what's going on and find the cause. We've had a lot of criticism for using a damp meter for the reason that you've highlighted. But we don't use it to diagnose. It's John's extensive knowledge and experience that gives the diagnosis and determines what's causing the damp, not the meter itself. Hope that helps. We truly appreciate you taking the time to watch our video and leave us your thoughts. Thank you 🙂👍

@emrankhonat6262 Жыл бұрын

How do hire this guy? Absolute top job

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent feedback, Emran - much appreciated 🙂👍 If you live in Stoke-on-Trent or nearby, we'd be more than happy to help.

@THEPS3FAN93 2 жыл бұрын

Would you come out to a property in Cannock? During the week of 25-29th Oct 2021. Multiple issues,I have had a builder repoint in but the repairs have failed and I need someone who knows their trade

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louie. Thanks for watching and for your enquiry. Could you please send us more details of what it is you need and we'll see if we have an opportunity to help. Please email askme@hypebuilding.co.uk and include photos if you can so we know what we're dealing with. Best wishes from the team at HYPE.

@kabirahmed320 3 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend an independent damp specialist like yourself who identifies the root cause in London area?

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kabir. Thanks for watching and for your question. Unfortunately, we don't know a great deal about trades in the London area, as we only cover the Midlands. Hope you manage to find someone who can help, buddy 🙂🤞

@josepeixoto3384 2 жыл бұрын

You think that some kind of easily removed waterproof grout,acrylic, silicone, or even PU foam maybe, could be used there,in case future work is need on that pipe «

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jose. Thanks for leaving us your comment. This would boil down to the gas safety regulations for flu's as to the different sealing methods/materials that can be used. John has opted for cement because it's easily removed if the flu needs changing. In this instance, he was confident it wouldn't let in any more water. Thanks again for watching, Jose. We truly appreciate it 🙂👌

@I-islam575 2 жыл бұрын

Great investigation, how can we contact you for london , bad case of damp please mate

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zaf. Many thanks for your great feedback and question. Unfortunately, London is just that bit too far for us - we only really cover the Midlands. Sorry about that. Really hope you can get your damp issue resolved 🙂👍 Thanks for watching, buddy 👍

@richardschofield2201 5 ай бұрын

I had my money on it being the kettle.

@misterp2538 Жыл бұрын

Hi there pal, I have a severe damp problem that needs looking at, I've had damp proof course done when moving in but unfortunately the damp in one room is very bad. I read in one of the comments that your from Stoke on trent, do you cover Bolton (I know it's bit far but thought I'd ask) and would you be able to diagnose the issue? Many thanks

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Sorry to hear about your damp problem. Unfortunately, we only cover Stoke-on-Trent and the immediate surrounding area. Bolton is just that bit too far for us. Sorry about that. Hope you can get things sorted quickly. Thanks for watching, mate - much appreciated 👍

@misterp2538 11 ай бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding no worries, I understand. Thanks for the reply and good luck with your channel and videos 👍🏽

@HYPEBuilding 11 ай бұрын

@@misterp2538 Cheers, buddy 👍

@Aylaun84 3 жыл бұрын

Hi where you located? Unknown damp location help needed.

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there.Thanks for watching. We are based in Stoke-on-Trent. You can call our office on 01782 436490 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 🙂👍

@rss112 4 ай бұрын

Could the steam of a boilers exhaust cause damp to the room directly above? Water ingress?

@brendanoneil3489 3 ай бұрын

Not much steam from a modern condensing boiler, hence a condensate pipe for water run off - but a bone dry boiler without leaks could be causing condensation from hot cold cycling -air needs to loose water vapour as it cools and will condense on a cold wall nearest. I think maybe more than the dodgy flue seal .

@MrBenjibb 7 ай бұрын

What's with the tickling....

@HYPEBuilding 7 ай бұрын

It's BIG John's trademark! He's like the Ken Dodd of the Building industry 🤣 Give it a tickle ☝😀

@MrBillybob359 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I've discovered a few damp patches and fluid filled bubbles on the paint on 2 sides of the walls in the living room (wall facing the outside and the wall in between the living room and kitchen) damp company saying I need damp proofing when it already has those hole things on the outside. I've no idea what to do because I'm an idiot. Just need some advice please😄 House was built around 1900

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Liam. Thanks for reaching out - and sorry to hear about your damp issue. Can we just ask: where about on the wall are the damp patches/bubbles located? Are they at the top, in the middle at the bottom? And is there any black mould on the affected walls? A big thank you for watching our video, by the way. We really appreciate it 😀👍

@MrBillybob359 2 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding Some are located on the lower middle of the wall and some are just above the skirting boards. Cheers! I think one wall it's plaster board underneath the paint. But the other wall is a solid wall (living room/kitchen) wall

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @@MrBillybob359 If it's on the lower part of the wall, it could be rising damp - which can spread up to 1.5m high. This can be due to a breach of the damp course-or no damp course at all. Either way, we recommend you seek professional help and get a damp specialist to take a look at this for you. Hope that helps a little, mate. And we hope you can get the problem sorted soon. Very best wishes from the team at HYPE Building.

@edkoner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Where did you get that damp meter from.

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carole. Thanks for taking the time to watch our video and thank you for your question. This particular damp meter is a Protimeter Aquant. Protimeter are one of the market leaders in high quality meters like this. You can find out more about the damp meter here: www.protimeter.com/aquant.html You can purchase them from a number of outlets such as Merlin Lazer (www.merlinlazer.com) or Moisture Meter Direct (www.moisture-meter-direct.co.uk) or even the likes of Amazon. They're not cheap. But, for our line of work, they're essential - and Protimeter is a good reliable brand.

@edkoner 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying back. They are expensive, but in your line of work, it’s a must. Love your videos & I’m learning more about damp issues as we have damp coming through now

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

@@edkoner Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it. Hope you manage to solve your damp problem. If you need any further advice, we'd be happy to help 🙂👍

@edkoner 3 жыл бұрын

@@daleburns7110 had a damp Survey done. Having a piv unit installed & plasterboards in cubbyhole next week

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

@@daleburns7110 Hi Dale. Thanks for watching. It's an interesting point you've made here-one which is addressed in detail by Russell Rafton, Director of a Leading Damp and Timber Specialist in Yorkshire. We think he sums it up quite nicely: "As an aid to surveying and for establishing profiles which can lead a knowledgeable and experienced surveyor to a diagnosis, an electronic moisture meter is an invaluable tool." His excellent, in-depth article on LinkedIn is well worth a read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/truth-moisture-meters-protimeter-russell-rafton-/

@relaxingmeditation5155 Жыл бұрын

Tickle tickle

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

😄 Ken Dodd would have been proud. Thanks for watching our video - we genuinely appreciate it 👍

@link5059 3 жыл бұрын

What type of professional do you need for damp problem?

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

You don't need anyone else, Kieran, you just need a 'John' 😂 Failing that, you can look for a damp surveyor or a damp specialist. When choosing a damp specialist, you should look for someone who is a Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments (CSRT), a Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) and also has Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) accreditation. Hope that helps, mate. Thanks for watching and for your question - much appreciated 🙂👍

@link5059 3 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding I need a John. Can you come to Bradford 😂

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

@@link5059 🤣 The home isn't complete without one! 🤣 We only normally cover the Midlands, Kieran, but if you want to send your contact details to askme@hypebuilding.co.uk we will happily discuss things with you 🙂👍

@beverleysilcock9135 2 жыл бұрын

Do you work in Yorkshire

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Beverley. Unfortunately, we only cover Stoke-on-Trent and the immediate surrounding areas. Sorry about that. Thanks for watching and we wish you all the very best with your search for a good builder 🙂👍

@wesaraf2880 2 жыл бұрын

Tickle tickle tickle 🤣😅👌

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta give it a tickle! Thanks for watching, Wes. Hope you liked the content 🙂👍

@ruksanahussain1188 3 жыл бұрын

Do u work in Birmingham

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruksana, thanks for watching and thank you for your question. Yes, we do work in Birmingham. We're working there at the moment on two 6-Bed HMO conversions: bit.ly/6bedHMOBirmingham If you would like to speak to us about an upcoming project, please call us on 01782 436490 or you can complete our simple online form: bit.ly/talktoHIM We'd love to help, Ruksana 🙂👍

@annaclared_ Жыл бұрын

Would you buy a home that has low levels of damp all of downstairs - upstairs chimney and roof are all ok. It's 1970s.

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for your question. It boils down to your personal preference. If there's nothing else wrong with the house, you like the area and you're confident you can address the damp issue, then we would probably say yes. Much depends on how easy it is to solve the damp problem. Thanks for watching our video, we really appreciate it 👍

@annaclared_ 11 ай бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding Thank you for the reply, we ended up going for it as the current owners have warranty covering some recent damp treatment and works as well which helps a bit. In our budget we'd never find a new enough home that is damp free I don't think, just one of those things. Definitely something to keep on top of though! Thanks for sharing such useful info

@HYPEBuilding 11 ай бұрын

@@annaclared_ Hope everything goes well, mate 👍

@sultanahmed4755 3 жыл бұрын

😚

@HYPEBuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more tips and advice 🙂👍

@israeladesanya4596 Жыл бұрын

Stoke?

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Indeed. The land of ceramics and oatcakes! 😀 Thanks for watching.

@israeladesanya4596 Жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding I'm here meself, it was my first time watching so wasn't too sure, until I watched a few more 👍

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

@@israeladesanya4596 Oh yes! The BIG Man is as 'Stoke' as they come 😄

@jojoadventures5186 2 жыл бұрын

How far do you travel lol cx

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jojo. Thanks for watching and for your question 🙂👍 We cover Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Crewe. Are you local to the Potteries?

@jojoadventures5186 2 жыл бұрын

@@HYPEBuilding we're in Birmingham just buying our home 🏡 need trustworthy tradesmen lol xx

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

@@jojoadventures5186 Ah. Sorry about that. We have done projects in Birmingham before, but the logistics of getting people to site and properly managing the project means that we are restricted to working local now, unfortunately. There will be plenty of trustworthy folk in the second city, no doubt 🙂 We wish you all the very best with your project. Hope everything goes according to plan 👍 Thanks again for watching our video 😀👌

@k.r.lionheart6460 2 жыл бұрын

Be careful Wear a hard hat when climbing ladders just saying

@HYPEBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Very good point. This was one of the rare occasions when John was without his infamous hard hat. Many thanks for watching. Hope you found it useful 🙂👍

@rickphillips5098 Жыл бұрын

Yes he should definitely wear hard hat when going up a ladder ! Bird shit is a killer ! Maybe you should be worried about no one footing the ladder 🤔 or him going up the ladder holding a phone filming himself ! Just saying ..

@ahamid234 Жыл бұрын

Please stop saying tickle tickle. It’s a bit noncey

@HYPEBuilding Жыл бұрын

Come on now. Everyone loves the tickle stick. It never did Ken Dodd any harm. Besides, it's one of John's trademarks. Anyway, thanks for watching our video.