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Damp Problems

Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation in UK homes explained: the signs, the causes, and how each is treated.

Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment
How to Get Rid of Damp in a Bedroom
Damp Problems5 min read
How to Get Rid of Damp in a Bedroom

Learn how to get rid of damp in a bedroom by identifying the true cause, fixing the source, and knowing when a professional survey is needed.

How Much Does a Damp Survey Cost in the UK?
Damp Problems5 min read
How Much Does a Damp Survey Cost in the UK?

We confirm the price on a written quote once we understand the problem. Our Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment includes an insurance-ready report with a photographic evidence appendix.

Is It Damp or Condensation? How to Tell the Difference
Damp Problems5 min read
Is It Damp or Condensation? How to Tell the Difference

Learn how to tell damp from condensation using the location, pattern and feel of the moisture, plus what a survey and treatment cost.

Rising Damp vs Penetrating Damp: How to Tell the Difference
Damp Problems5 min read
Rising Damp vs Penetrating Damp: How to Tell the Difference

Rising damp climbs from the ground with a tide mark, while penetrating damp enters sideways from an external fault. Here is how to tell them apart.

Why Is There a Musty Smell in My House?
Damp Problems5 min read
Why Is There a Musty Smell in My House?

A musty smell almost always means hidden damp feeding mould, and here is how to find the source, clear it, and stop it returning.

Damp Survey East London: What to Expect and Why It Matters
Damp Problems5 min read
Damp Survey East London: What to Expect and Why It Matters

A damp survey in East London pinpoints the moisture source and provides a written remediation plan, with a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment from Damp & Mould Solutions UK.

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