PAD Property & Damp

PAD Property & Damp Dampproofing specialist

https://propertyanddamp.co.uk/

I'm a time served fully qualified working throughout Yorkshire,
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15/06/2026

Trade Secrets Plastering & Damp Proofing






























19/05/2026

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⚠️ Summer Is The Time To Act! ⚠️Now is the best time to complete essential roofing & damp proofing works before the hars...
11/05/2026

⚠️ Summer Is The Time To Act! ⚠️

Now is the best time to complete essential roofing & damp proofing works before the harsh winter weather sets back in across the Yorkshire Coast.

At PAD Property & Damp, we specialise in identifying and resolving the root cause of water ingress, dampness and roofing defects — protecting your property before minor issues become costly structural repairs.

🏠 Roofing Services
✔ Roof Repairs
✔ New Roofs
✔ Tile & Slate Work
✔ Dry Ridge & Dry Verge Systems
✔ Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
✔ Storm Damage Repairs

💧 Damp Proofing Specialists
✔ Rising Damp Treatments
✔ Penetrating Damp Solutions
✔ Damp Surveys & Moisture Diagnostics
✔ Tanking & Waterproofing
✔ Condensation & Mould Control

✅ Summer conditions allow for better curing, drier substrates and longer-lasting results.
✅ Prevent expensive winter damage.
✅ Protect your home & investment.

📍 Proudly Covering:
Bridlington • Scarborough • Filey • Driffield • Hornsea • Beverley & surrounding areas

📞 07756 988 835
🌐 propertyanddamp.co.uk

Full renovation underway for first-time homeowner George — and we’re hitting the ground running 💪Team Property & Damp ar...
29/04/2026

Full renovation underway for first-time homeowner George — and we’re hitting the ground running 💪

Team Property & Damp are on site, stripping everything back and getting this property ready for a full transformation. From initial rip-out right through to reinstatement, we’ll be delivering a complete package — damp proofing, plastering, and structural improvements all carried out to the highest standard.

As always, we don’t just cover problems up — we identify the root cause, rectify it properly, and rebuild to last.

Stay tuned for progress updates on this one… it’s going to be a big turnaround 👀

📍 Yorkshire Coast
📞 07756 988 835
🌐 propertyanddamp.co.uk

Another busy period for the team at PAD Property & Damp 👷‍♂️🔧We’ve recently completed a wide range of projects across th...
22/04/2026

Another busy period for the team at PAD Property & Damp 👷‍♂️🔧

We’ve recently completed a wide range of projects across the area, helping homeowners protect and improve their properties to a high standard.

Our latest works include:
✔️ Damp proofing & remedial treatments
✔️ Full and partial re-roofs
✔️ Roof repairs and maintenance
✔️ Fascias, soffits & guttering replacements
✔️ Dry ridge & dry verge system upgrades
✔️ Leadwork repairs to roof valleys
✔️ Chimney stack repairs, lead flashing & re-pointing

Every job is carried out using quality materials and proven methods to ensure long-lasting results—especially important with the coastal weather we face 🌧️💨

If your property is showing signs of damp, roof wear, or external damage, don’t leave it to get worse.

📞 Get in touch today for a professional survey and honest advice.

Dealing with Penetrative Damp – Filey, North Yorkshire 🌧️🏠We were recently called out to a property in Filey suffering f...
08/04/2026

Dealing with Penetrative Damp – Filey, North Yorkshire 🌧️🏠

We were recently called out to a property in Filey suffering from penetrative damp, largely due to prolonged exposure to harsh coastal weather and defects within the building’s external envelope.

Following a full inspection, we identified several contributing factors:
• Perished roof covering allowing water ingress
• Lack of a breathable membrane beneath the tiles
• Defective pointing and weathered brickwork
• Ineffective rainwater goods causing overflow and saturation of walls
• External ground levels contributing to damp bridging

Our solution involved a full external overhaul to eliminate the source of the problem:

🔨 Roof Works
✔️ Full strip of existing roof covering
✔️ Inspection and replacement of any defective rafters or timbers
✔️ Installation of a breathable (permeable) roofing membrane to modern standards
✔️ Re-battening using treated timber battens
✔️ Re-roof using concrete tiles with a dry ridge/verge system for improved ventilation and durability

🧱 External Repairs
✔️ Grinding out and re-pointing defective mortar joints
✔️ Application of a breathable masonry water repellent to protect against driving rain
✔️ Upgrades/repairs to guttering and downpipes to ensure correct water disposal
✔️ Installation of a French drain (gravel margin) to reduce ground level moisture and prevent bridging

🏠 Internal Works (where required)
✔️ Removal of contaminated plaster back to a sound substrate
✔️ Treatment of hygroscopic salts
✔️ Application of a specialist damp-resistant backing plaster and skim finish

The result:
A fully protected building envelope, eliminating water ingress at source and providing a long-term solution—not just a temporary fix.

Key point:
Penetrative damp isn’t just an internal issue—it’s almost always caused externally. Addressing the roof and external fabric is essential to solving the problem properly.

If you’re based along the Yorkshire Coast (Filey, Scarborough, Bridlington & surrounding areas) and experiencing damp issues, get in touch for a professional assessment.

📞 contact us today 07756988835
📍 Local, reliable, and experienced

Three quotes. Three completely different opinions.One says you need a full damp proof system for £9,000.Another says £2,...
07/03/2026

Three quotes. Three completely different opinions.

One says you need a full damp proof system for £9,000.
Another says £2,500 worth of injections will sort it.
The third barely looks at the wall and writes a quote from the doorway.

Sound familiar around Bridlington, Scarborough, Filey and the East Yorkshire Coast? 🤔

That’s exactly what happened to a homeowner last week.

They’d been told their house had “serious rising damp throughout the property.” One company even recommended stripping half the house back to brick.

So they called me to take a look.

Turned out the issue wasn’t rising damp at all.

The problem was blocked guttering and high ground levels outside bridging the damp course. Moisture was tracking in through the wall.

The fix?

• Lower the external ground level
• Install a small drainage channel
• Repair the guttering

Total cost: under £700.

Not £9,000. Not £2,500.

Just the correct diagnosis and the right repair.

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I’m Patrick (Paddy) Giles from PAD Property & Damp.
We’re a family-run damp remediation and property repair company based on the Yorkshire Coast, and we’ve been helping homeowners solve damp problems for years.

I’m not great at the Facebook marketing side of things — my wife says I should post more — but here’s what I am good at:

Finding the REAL cause of damp and fixing it properly.

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I’ve got a few FREE damp assessment slots available this week:

🏠 Proper inspection using moisture meters and visual checks
🧱 Honest diagnosis — if it isn’t damp, I’ll tell you
📋 Clear explanation of the cause (rising, penetrative, condensation etc.)
💷 Fair written quote with no surprises later

Too many people are being sold expensive damp treatments they simply don’t need.

Sometimes the solution is drainage, ventilation, roofing, or external repairs — not just chemicals injected into the wall

25/02/2026

🎥 BLOCK PAVING CAUSING DAMP? HERE’S WHY…

One of the most common issues we see across Bridlington, Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast is block paving bridged up against the property, causing internal damp problems.

Your property is built with a damp proof course (DPC) — this is designed to stop ground moisture travelling up through the brickwork.

🚫 But when block paving, patios, concrete or tarmac are installed too high and sit above or level with the DPC, they create what’s called a “bridge.”

That bridge allows moisture to bypass the damp proof course completely.

Result?
• Rising damp internally
• Blown plaster
• Salt contamination
• Mould growth
• High moisture meter readings

In many cases, the damp treatment inside won’t solve the problem unless the external ground levels are addressed first.

✅ The correct solution is usually:
• Lowering external ground levels
• Cutting back block paving to expose the DPC
• Installing a drainage channel (ACO or French drain) where necessary
• Ensuring a minimum 150mm gap below the DPC

At PAD Property & Damp, we always look at the cause — not just the symptoms.

If you’re noticing damp patches along external walls and you’ve got paving tight up against the brickwork, this could be your issue.

📞 Get in touch for a proper assessment.
07756988835

24/02/2026

🌧️ Damp Problems? Here’s Who You Really Need… 🌧️

By PAD Property & Damp – Yorkshire Coast Specialists

Not all “damp experts” are the same. Choosing the wrong one can cost you time and money. Here’s the difference — and where we stand.

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🔍 Independent Damp & Timber Surveyor

What they do:
• Assess damp & timber issues
• Provide written reports
• Recommend works

You pay for:
✔ Survey
✔ Report
❌ They don’t carry out the work

Best for: Mortgage reports or legal disputes.

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🛠️ Standard Damp Proofing Company

What they do:
• Inject chemical DPC
• Apply tanking systems
• Offer free quotations

You get:
✔ Installation
✔ Damp treatments
❌ Often focused on one solution

Best for: Straightforward rising damp treatments.

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🔧 PAD Property & Damp – Full Damp Remediation Specialists

We don’t just “inject and go.”
We diagnose, rectify and protect your property properly.

What We Do:

✔ Full damp investigation (rising, penetrative & condensation)
✔ Moisture meter readings & cause identification
✔ Removal back to bare brick where required
✔ Drill & injection DPC systems (Sovereign-approved methods)
✔ Anti-sulphate salt neutralisation
✔ SBR bonding
✔ Two-coat tanking slurry systems
✔ Sovereign Renderlite backing plaster
✔ Skim finish ready for decoration
✔ External remedial works (ground levels, drainage, bridging render removal)
✔ GRP fibreglass flat roofing
✔ Ventilation solutions (PIV systems)

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💷 Surveys & Quotes

• Free site visits for quotation
• Detailed written scope of works
• 10-year guarantees available
• Proper aftercare guidance

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💡 Why Choose PAD Property & Damp?

✔ Sovereign-approved damp proofing contractor
✔ Time-served plasterers
✔ CSCS qualified
✔ Yorkshire Coast based
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ We fix the cause — not just the symptom

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📍 Covering:

Bridlington | Scarborough | Driffield | Filey | Beverley | East Yorkshire

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🏡 The Bottom Line

A surveyor tells you what’s wrong.
A damp company installs a system.
PAD Property & Damp solves the problem properly.

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If your property is suffering from damp, don’t guess — get it done right the first time.

📞 Contact PAD Property & Damp
🌐 www.padpropertyanddamp.co.uk
📍 Yorkshire Coast

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Bridlington

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+447756988835

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