Damp, Mould & Leak Advice

A damp disrepair claim lets tenants hold landlords to account for unfixed damp and mould, and the right survey provides the evidence it depends on.

Damp proofing works when it targets the real cause; here is how to tell which type of damp you have and why treatments sometimes fail.

How to spot storm-related damp, when to investigate after heavy weather, and when to call a surveyor to trace the source.

Damp through walls comes from penetrating damp, rising damp or condensation. Learn how to identify the source and stop it for good.

Condensation on walls comes from warm indoor air meeting cold surfaces; learn the causes, how to tell it apart from other damp and how to fix it for good.

In most cases landlords must pay for a damp survey, as diagnosing damp falls under their legal duty to keep a rented property in repair.

Awaab's Law does not yet apply to private landlords, but they already face damp and mould duties under existing law and the Renters' Rights Act.

Basement damp comes from groundwater, rising damp or condensation, and each needs a different fix. Learn the signs, how to tell them apart and when to call a specialist.

Act on a suspected water leak within 24 to 48 hours: here is what to do first, the warning signs, and when to call in non-invasive leak detection.

Drying a property to a verified moisture baseline before repairs prevents failed plaster, recurring damp and paying twice for the same work.

Interstitial condensation forms hidden inside walls, roofs and floors of modern airtight homes, quietly damaging insulation and timber before any sign shows on the surface.

Stop condensation by extracting moisture at source, ventilating rooms daily, heating steadily and cutting indoor moisture, with airflow that removes humid air faster than it builds.