Damp proofing and plastering, Durham

Damp sorted.
Walls put right.

Wall Aid is Jonny Field’s damp proofing and plastering firm, based in Pity Me. Damp proof courses, condensation control, timber preservation, wall ties, concrete floors and plastering of every kind, plus media walls built and skimmed.

4.9 out of 5 from 11 Google reviews

What we do

It’s all on the side of the van.

  • Damp proofing
  • Condensation control
  • Concrete floors
  • Timber preservation
  • Wall tie replacements
  • Bespoke oak beams
  • All aspects of plastering
The Wall Aid van, a dark grey Transit with the orange cross logo, a painted list of services, the phone number and email
The Wall Aid van, with the services painted down the side.

And from the reviews

  • Media walls. Built and skimmed.
  • Rotten timbers replaced. Done alongside the damp and plaster work.
  • Chimney breasts. Plastered, with no mess left behind.

How a damp job goes

From tide line to finished wall.

One customer posted their whole scope of works in a Google review. Here it is, step by step, beside photos from Wall Aid’s own damp jobs.

  1. 1

    Strip out the damp

    “To remove all fixtures and fittings, to remove damp plaster 13m2.”

    From Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos’s Google review
    A hallway pillar and through-room with plaster patched up to a damp tide line
    Damp tide lines on a hallway pillar and the room beyond.
  2. 2

    Treat the wall

    “Inject BBA Approved Chemical Damp Proof Course.”

    From Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos’s Google review
    Lower walls covered in studded damp membrane around a chimney breast, with a new concrete hearth laid
    Lower walls membraned, new hearth laid, floor up.
  3. 3

    Membrane and new plaster

    “Plaster blending into existing plaster. Install new skirting boards.”

    From Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos’s Google review
    A bedroom with fresh plaster along the lower walls, blended into the paint above
    Fresh plaster on the lower walls, ready to dry out and decorate.
  4. 4

    Room back together

    “Results: VERY GOOD, HIGH QUALITY”

    From Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos’s Google review
    The same living room with the sofa and furniture back in place and the lower walls re-plastered
    Furniture back in and the house lived in again.

Damp work that comes with a guarantee.

“Note: 20 year guarantee will be issued on completion of contract.”

Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos, from his scope of works

“sorted out the damp with guarantee and plastered the full place.”

Chris C, Google review

Media walls

Not just repairs. New walls, too.

The same plastering skills go into media walls: like this one, with the TV set into the wall, a beam over the fire and lit alcove shelves, all skimmed smooth.

A finished media wall: TV set into the wall showing the Wall Aid logo, a timber beam over a stove fireplace and lit alcove shelves
“We recently had a media wall built and skimmed by Wall Aid Services, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!”
Barry, Google review

“Highly recommend for media walls, plastering and damp proofing.” Callum Carr, Google review

A dining room with fresh plaster along the lower walls and chimney breast, wood floor and shutters
A Victorian room with lower walls freshly re-plastered beneath an ornate cornice

Re-plastering under an original cornice.

Who turns up

Jonny and the team.

Wall Aid Services Ltd is Jonathan Field’s company, set up in March 2024 and based in Pity Me, just north of Durham. Customers just call him Jonny.

The reviews keep coming back to the same things: everything taken care of from start to finish, no mess left behind, and when a job needs another trade, Jonny sorts that out too.

  • “Jonny arrived and plastered our chimney breast he was amazing no mess” James Laverick

  • “coordinated with a recommended electrician for a seamless coordination between the two.” Chris C

  • “Note: All waste will be disposed of correctly by WallAid Services Ltd.” Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos

Call Jonny on 07907 005184

Reviews

What customers say.

4.9

11 reviews on Google

Scope of works
“This company is trustworthy. The team was very professional. This was my scope of works: 1. To remove all fixtures and fittings, to remove damp plaster 13m2. 2. Inject BBA Approved Chemical Damp Proof Course. 3. Install cm3 mesh membrane. 4. Plaster blending into existing plaster. Install new skirting boards. Refit any fixtures and fittings removed to carry out works. Note: All waste will be disposed of correctly by WallAid Services Ltd. Note: 20 year guarantee will be issued on completion of contract. Results: VERY GOOD, HIGH QUALITY”
Alberto Díaz-Alejo Campos, Google review, November 2024
“Amazing work carried out by Jonny and the team, great attention to detail and everything taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend for media walls, plastering and damp proofing.”
Callum Carr, Google review, November 2025
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently had a media wall built and skimmed by Wall Aid Services, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The quality of the work and the finished product are fantastic. The team were professional, friendly, and really went above and beyond throughout the whole process. The price was extremely reasonable for the high standard of service provided. Highly recommend — a genuine 5-star experience from start to finish!”
Barry, Google review, November 2025
“Done a great job in replacing rotten timbers, sorted out the damp with guarantee and plastered the full place. Went over and above to help out and coordinated with a recommended electrician for a seamless coordination between the two. Very competitive price, would recommend for future works, whether it’s damp proofing or plastering”
Chris C, Google review, November 2025
“Jonny arrived and plastered our chimney breast he was amazing no mess I would highly recommend this guy Mr j w laverick Durham”
James Laverick, Google review, January 2026
Read all 11 reviews on Google

Facebook: 100% recommend, from 15 reviews.

Where we work

Durham and around.

Wall Aid is based in Pity Me and works on homes across Durham and the surrounding area. Not sure if you’re covered? Ring and ask.

Based in
Pity Me, Durham DH1
Working across
Durham and the surrounding area
Open
7 days a week

Get a quote

Got damp, or a wall that needs doing?

Ring Jonny, or send a message with a few details about the job and where you are.

Call Jonny07907 005184info@wallaidserviceslimited.com
Open
7 days a week
Based in
Pity Me, Durham
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