--- title: "Damp proofing and black mould removal in Grimsby | 4.8★" description: "Damp proofing and black mould removal in Grimsby from New Look Building Services, with roof, guttering and brickwork repairs also available." canonical: "https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/services/damp-proofing-and-mould-removal" --- # Damp proofing and black mould removal in Grimsby > Damp proofing and black mould removal in Grimsby from New Look Building Services, with roof, guttering and brickwork repairs also available. New Look Building Services offers damp proofing and black mould removal in Grimsby, with related roof, gutter and brickwork repairs available when water is entering the building. ## Damp proofing and mould removal prices The affected area, the cause of the moisture and the repairs needed determine the cost. A small local patch and moisture affecting several rooms involve different work. - Damp proofing and mould removal: Price on request - The damp or mould quotation includes materials. - Decoration and any additional building repairs need to be identified individually. ## Damp patches and black mould in the home Damp proofing and mould removal are different jobs, and the right approach depends on where the moisture is coming from. We provide both services around Grimsby, with roofing and building repairs available where an external defect needs attention. - **Damp after rain:** Water marks that follow rainfall may relate to the roof, gutters, wall joints or another external defect. - **Mould around cold surfaces:** Condensation can contribute to mould around windows and corners, so removing a patch alone may leave the moisture problem unresolved. - **Recurring wall damage:** Peeling finishes and repeated damp patches need consideration of the wall condition and the moisture entering it. ## Damp and mould work available Treatment should fit the cause and the affected materials, rather than assuming every damp wall needs the same product. ### Work available - Damp proofing work - Black mould removal - Consideration of visible moisture patterns - Associated roof, guttering or pointing repairs when separately required ### Outside this service - Whole room redecoration - A guarantee that every damp patch has the same cause - Unspecified ventilation or heating installations ## How damp repair work is approached The location of the moisture and when it appears help separate a building leak from condensation or another damp problem. 1. **The affected room:** The position of the marks and any changes after rain help establish what needs investigating. 2. **The building outside:** Roof edges, gutters and wall surfaces may need attention where water is entering through a defect. 3. **Treatment and repairs:** Mould removal or damp proofing is considered alongside any work needed to address the underlying moisture. ## What the damp work is intended to achieve The aim is to deal with the affected area and the reason it has become wet, rather than cover a mark with fresh paint. - **An understood moisture problem:** A repair plan distinguishes surface treatment from work to the building itself. - **Attention to affected surfaces:** Mould removal and damp proofing address different types of damage and are chosen for the property. - **Related defects identified:** Roof leaks, faulty gutters and deteriorated pointing can be considered within the wider repair work. ## Questions about damp and mould Understanding the moisture helps avoid paying for the wrong repair. ### Do you remove black mould? Yes. Black mould removal is one of our advertised services, alongside damp proofing. The affected surfaces and the cause of the moisture determine the work required. ### Will painting over mould solve it? Painting changes the finish but does not establish why moisture is present. The cause needs attention as well as the affected surface; otherwise the same problem can return. ### Can a leaking gutter cause a damp wall? An external defect such as damaged rainwater goods can allow water into a building. We also offer guttering repairs, so a gutter problem can be considered alongside damp work. ### Is all damp rising damp? No. North East Lincolnshire Council distinguishes several types of dampness, including penetrating damp and condensation. A mark on a wall alone does not establish the cause. ### Where is your damp service available? We cover Grimsby and the surrounding area, including Cleethorpes, Immingham, Healing and Laceby. The work is quoted for the affected property rather than sold as one standard treatment. ## Local advice about dampness North East Lincolnshire Council explains the different causes of damp in the home. - [Condensation, damp and mould](https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/homes-and-property/condensation-damp-and-mould/): Council guidance on moisture problems and how they differ. ## Business facts - Service area: Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Immingham, Humberston, Waltham, New Waltham, Healing, Laceby, Louth, Brigg - Hours: Every day 09:00–17:00 - Phone: +447846726546 - Email: team@newlookbuildingservices.co.uk - Pricing rules: Each job is quoted after assessing the property and the work required.; Materials are included in the quote. ## Book Online - [Book Online](https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/#chat): Send the job details and postcode to New Look Building Services. ## Related pages - [Guttering](https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/services/guttering): Gutter repairs and replacement in Grimsby. - [Roof repairs](https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/services/roof-repairs): Roof leak and tile repairs in Grimsby. - [Brickwork repointing](https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/services/brickwork-repointing): Brickwork pointing and repointing in Grimsby. - [Full sitemap](https://newlookbuildingservices.co.uk/sitemap.md): Complete machine-readable page directory.