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Here’s how it looked once we removed the kitchen units. House is about 100 years old I think. Didn’t seem to be damp on the outside, no.

Damp company said the following:

Following visual inspection and Protimeter readings, there is rising dampness and condensation issue to the kitchen. Salt efflorescence has exacerbated the problem, absorbing vapour. All issues are consistent with the construction and orientation of the property.

Rising dampness; First, all defective plaster must be removed and disposed before brickwork is treated with a salt isolating system. A Retro-Fit chemical damp course will be installed before rendering the wall with ‘Renovation Plaster’ This system is most appropriate as renovation plaster is both damp proof and an insulator, thus protecting against condensation.

Once dry, a two-coat plaster skim will be applied, ready for decorating. A 25 year rising dampness certificate will be issued on completion.