Damp, Mould & Leak Advice

The government has confirmed how fast social landlords must act on damp and mould. Here are the deadlines and how to build a compliant survey and repair process.

How to treat black mould on wooden frames, skirting and furniture, when to clean, when to replace, and how to stop it returning for good.

Non-invasive leak detection uses acoustic, thermal and tracer gas tools to pinpoint hidden leaks without damage, with professional surveys from £800 to £1500.

Acoustic leak detection uses sensitive microphones and sensors to listen for escaping water and pinpoint hidden pipe leaks without needless excavation.

Black mould in the bedroom is usually caused by overnight condensation on cold surfaces, and recurring growth signals a moisture problem needing a proper survey.

Damp and mould in Hackney's period terraces is usually misdiagnosed; a fixed £500 survey pinpoints the real cause and protects you from wasted remedial work.

Black mould in the house is serious: here is what causes it, the health risks, how to remove it safely and when to call a professional.

Damp in walls comes from rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, and correct diagnosis decides the right fix.

How hidden central heating leaks are traced with acoustic, thermal and tracer gas methods, what it costs, and what happens once the leak is found.

Black mould around windows is almost always condensation, not a leak. Here is what causes it and how to stop it returning for good.

A damp survey diagnoses the type, source and extent of damp or mould in a property and sets out the correct fix in a written report.

How long damp takes to dry out, the factors that control it, and how to speed up and confirm drying safely.