A blog from the specialists at Damp-solutions of Cheshire, helping homeowners protect their property from moisture, mould, and damage for the last 20+ years. Basement damp might start as a musty smell or a few dark patches on the wall. But if you leave it unchecked, it can cost you thousands in house repairs. In …
Finding damp in your home is stressful enough without the added worry of who to call for help. A proper damp survey is the first step to protecting your property, but with so many providers out there, the choice isn’t always clear. Do you trust a national brand with a familiar name, or place your …
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Plaster has been used in homes for centuries, layered over stone, brick, timber, or concrete to create smooth, durable walls. When applied properly, it can last for generations. Yet many UK homeowners find themselves dealing with crumbling plaster walls. They have to face flaking, powdery surfaces that ruin decor and often signal bigger problems underneath, …
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Damp and mould are a problem in homes right across the UK. In fact, government figures suggest that anywhere between a million and over six million households could be living with it. If you’ve ever had to stop mould on walls or wipe away damp patches on the ceiling, you’ll know how quickly it creeps …
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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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