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Hello DIYers,
I’m struggling with how to approach this damp issue I seem to have near my front door. We have had other areas of damp treated in our home previously but this is behind pipework and different in appearance and I’m not sure if it’s actually a result of a leak. We had our front door replaced December of 2023 and redecorated the hallway shortly afterwards, with no obvious signs of any damp/leaks at the time. Recently I have noticed some damp patches along the plastic trim to the frame of the front door which is parallel to some pipework. There is also a small patch of damp on the other side of the door, again near a pipe. I’m now seeing rust coloured deposits coming through the plaster which I have never seen before. Google is telling me this is more likely a result of moisture near metal components within the wall seeping through, which could be from generic damp or a leak on a pipe. I’m not sure who I need to contact, a plumber or a damp specialist. I’ve attached some photos below. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
I’m struggling with how to approach this damp issue I seem to have near my front door. We have had other areas of damp treated in our home previously but this is behind pipework and different in appearance and I’m not sure if it’s actually a result of a leak. We had our front door replaced December of 2023 and redecorated the hallway shortly afterwards, with no obvious signs of any damp/leaks at the time. Recently I have noticed some damp patches along the plastic trim to the frame of the front door which is parallel to some pipework. There is also a small patch of damp on the other side of the door, again near a pipe. I’m now seeing rust coloured deposits coming through the plaster which I have never seen before. Google is telling me this is more likely a result of moisture near metal components within the wall seeping through, which could be from generic damp or a leak on a pipe. I’m not sure who I need to contact, a plumber or a damp specialist. I’ve attached some photos below. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks