If you noticed some musty smell, peeling paint, or black mouldy spots in your home, then you can find the clear cause of this by having a damp survey done. But before you book a damp survey, you may want to ask one simple question: how long does a damp survey actually take? The short …
Have you ever walked into your bathroom or kitchen and noticed strange red or pink marks on the tiles, shower curtain, or around the sink? Many people in the UK see it but don’t always know what it is. This is what we call red mould. Red mould is not always the same type of …
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What Is Damp and Why Should You Care? Let’s be honest, damp is one of those home issues we all dread but often ignore until it starts peeling paint or making the whole house smell like a forgotten cellar. It’s sneaky. It doesn’t kick your door down. It seeps, slowly and silently, into your walls, …
Rising damp. It’s one of those hidden household issues that sneaks up on you, silently damaging your walls, flooring, and even your health. Most homeowners in the UK brush off the early signs, chalking them up to “just a bit of condensation” or a draft. But that little patch on the wall or faint musty …
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Stormy summers across the North West and North East are no longer rare. Sudden cloudbursts, high winds, and blocked drains are now a seasonal hazard, especially for homeowners in places like Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, and Newcastle, where many older buildings still rely on dated damp-proofing systems. Whether you live in a stone-built terrace or a …
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If your basement floor gets wet when it rains, you’re not alone. In places like Manchester, Liverpool, and across Cheshire, older homes with cellars or converted basements are particularly prone to this kind of water ingress. However, just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal. Water showing up on your concrete or tiled floor every …
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Finding mould in kitchen cupboards is more common than you might think—especially in older UK homes or flats with limited ventilation.According to a recent Shelter UK report, over 40% of renters have faced mould issues, with kitchens being a key trouble spot. It can show up as black patches, a musty smell, or even flaking …
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If you live in South or North Manchester, places like Wythenshawe, Burnage, Prestwich, or Failsworth — and your home was insulated between 1980 and 2005 under a government grant scheme, there’s a good chance it has cavity wall insulation. But here’s the worry: what if the insulation meant to keep you warm is actually making …
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Ever noticed dark patches on your walls or a musty smell that won’t go away? That might be black mould. Scientifically known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mould is a toxic fungus that thrives in damp, poorly ventilated areas—which, let’s be honest, describes many student homes. According to Shelter and the National Union of Students (NUS), …
Manchester’s older terraces and 1930s semi-detached houses have a rich history, but they also contain miles of pitch-pine joists—ideal for wood-boring insects. If you spot tiny round holes across the loft timbers, the concern sets in: Is this just ordinary woodworm, or something more serious? Here in this guide you’ll learn how to tell common …
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