Damp Under House

Hello chaps, I have a damp patch under my kitchen approx 6 foot square, the source of the water has been rectified but now I just want to dry out the moisture, I have a three foot void under my house and all the joists are resting on brick piers so no damage has been done to the woodwork. Leaving the floorboards up isn't really an option as I have 2 young kids and the kitchen is in constant use. Someone in the pub (oh dear) has told me to put a couple of bags of lime over the wet as this will soak up moisture and prevent any damp smells. Is this an option or is there another way? Forgot to mention my house was built in 1936 so the ground under the house is loose sandy earth and rubble

Cheers

Jim

Just leave it. It will dry in no time. I know of houses near the Trent that have a permanent pond of water underneath them.

Even with the boards down and lino over the top?

Lime won't do anything, it might soak up the moisture but the damp will still be there and will still have to dry out. If you've got airbricks installed under the floor level then don't worry, it should dry out. If you haven't then consider installing one or two.

just buy or hire a dehumidifier, itll clear that up in 24hrs no probs

crewy said:

just buy or hire a dehumidifier, itll clear that up in 24hrs no probs

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Don't be silly. Dehumidifiers don't dry things up, just take moisture from the air.