Plastering and damp proofing in Seaham
Seaham sits on the Durham Heritage Coast, with former colliery terraces, a busy harbour and newer homes looking out over the North Sea. Its coastal position makes the weather the main cause of damp here.
Homes in Seaham
Seaham grew around its harbour and collieries, and older terraces built for miners and dock workers have solid walls that are now well over a century old.
Along the coast, homes take wind-driven rain and salt off the sea, which wears render and pointing quickly.
Newer developments around the harbour and on the edges of the town are cavity-wall homes, where condensation and plasterboard repairs are more common.
Common problems in Seaham
We find the cause before we quote, so the fix lasts and you only pay for what the job needs.
Penetrating damp from the sea
Salt and driving rain work into exposed walls, especially those facing the sea. Damp patches that grow after storms are the giveaway.
Rising damp in older terraces
Older colliery terraces often have a failed damp proof course, with salt damage to the plaster near the floor.
Cracked render
Salt and frost break down render over time. Once it cracks, water gets behind it and makes the damp inside worse.
Our services in Seaham
Penetrating Damp arrow_forward
Penetrating damp solutions: waterproofing, wall tie replacement, and external barrier systems. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Rendering arrow_forward
External rendering: sand & cement, K-Rend, and coloured render systems. Transform your property’s kerb appeal. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
DPC Installation arrow_forward
Chemical DPC injection and renovation plaster systems. The permanent fix for rising damp. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Damp Works arrow_forward
Professional damp proofing: rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation treatment. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes in 24 hours.
Skimming arrow_forward
Professional skim coat plastering: glass-smooth walls and ceilings, artex removal, ready for painting. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Float & Set arrow_forward
Two-coat plastering for bare masonry, blockwork, and brick. Float and set for a perfect, lasting finish. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
What our customers say
9.75/10 average rating across 65 verified reviews
“On pricing this job, the customer used an 'experienced tradesman' who used a steamer to remove wallpaper from plasterboard walls and they were removing the jointing tape and the skin from the plasterboard, thus leaving an unlevel surface. I suggested reboarding but they said they didn't have a lot of money to play with. While the 'tradesman' was removing the wallpaper the customer demanded via text that I go that very minute to see what a mess this tradesman was making. While we were working, her husband commented on how we were the best tradesmen they'd had, as we just got on with the job. I'd mistakingly missed out a price for a ceiling, so I skimmed that for no extra charge as the price had already been agreed. (No mention of this was in her review however). We always ask customers to check the work before we leave and both said they were 'over the moon' with the work and they paid via bank transfer a few hours after I'd left. It's clear the 'tradesman' hasn't prepped the newly plastered walls properly, as the paint has now blebbed. That's not a fault with the plastering, but with the lack of preparation on the decorator's behalf. It took 7 days for the customer to let me know she wasn't happy (and that was after the walls had been painted!).”
Checked & Vetted“I contacted Dean about the job and he was on hand to review damage, give a reasonable estimate within my budget and was on stand by once property dried out. Work started promptly and done with the estimated 3 days to a very high standard as always by Dean and his soon. Clean and tidy work too. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean and his team started the job Tuesday and was done in 3 days. Very professional, workmanship to very high standards was told the ins and outs of process of work to be carried out and very clean. Amazing job for the price. Always on time, would highly recommend. Will definitely be using dean in the near future. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean came out to give me a quote, he knew what needed doing and I was happy with what he quoted. He took down 2 ceilings, replaced them, skimmed and then put up some coving. I can’t fault his work at all, the ceilings look amazing, he left my home clean and tidy. I’d highly recommend. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean at Absolutely Plastered is the only tradesmen I know that I can rely on! He always responds to requests! In this instance, we wanted some pretty poor brickwork covered at back of house & Dean advised other options that I was not aware...”
Google“I had Absolutely Plastered out to inspect a damp problem in my home, he was knowledgeable and we agreed a price. Dean was prompt, came out when he said he would, installed a new damp course and plastered. Very reasonable and I’d highly recommend.”
Google“Contacted absolutely plastered for some work I needed doing in the house! Came out exactly when he said he would to do a quote, very reasonably priced! Work was done promptly to a very high standard. Will definitely use them again for jobs in the future”
Google“Garage door bricking up and make internal door to house”
MyBuilder“Advertised for a garage conversion at short notice did not expect to get it done so quickly. Dene and his team worked 12 hrs a day as my Tennent went on holiday for 2 weeks and it was all done for their return, Dene even managed to do decorating and flooring too in my budget. Brilliant job by all the team.”
MyBuilderQuestions from Seaham
Damp that appears after storms is usually penetrating damp from wind-driven rain. We look at the outside walls, render and pointing first.
Yes. We check whether the render can be patched or needs replacing, and give you a fixed price either way.
No. There are no travel charges anywhere we cover.
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