Key Takeaways Orange growth is not one species and may be caused by fungi, slime moulds or bacteria such as Serratia marcescens. Mould colour alone cannot determine its toxicity, species or potential health risk. UK guidance recommends treating indoor mould as a biological hazard until it has been properly assessed. Keep indoor relative humidity between …
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Manchester has a damp problem. Not the odd patch behind a wardrobe or a bit of condensation on the window. A real, growing issue that’s affecting thousands of homes across the city. Recent figures place Manchester among the worst areas in England for damp, with a worrying score of 5.6 out of 10 and over …
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Preparing your home properly helps the surveyor inspect all areas clearly and identify the true cause of damp, whether it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation. Good preparation reduces the risk of missed issues and avoids the need for repeat visits. Below are five simple and practical steps for homeowners, landlords and property buyers …
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Noticed your lounge floor dipping slightly after a spell of heavy rain? Or found doors suddenly sticking for no obvious reason? In the UK’s damp climate, sagging floors are more common than many homeowners realise. Survey data suggests that around one in five older UK properties shows some degree of floor movement or deflection over …
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Thinking of putting your house on the market? Before you start dreaming about the “Sold” sign or packing up boxes, let’s have a quick word about something that could quietly throw a spanner in the works, damp. It’s not glamorous, but it’s important. And to be honest, a proper damp survey might just be the …
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Mould sneaks into a room the same way bad habits creep into life, slowly, quietly, and suddenly everywhere. One week you spot a tiny patch in the corner, and the next your walls smell musty and your window frames look like they’ve aged 20 years. The good news? You can absolutely reclaim a mould-free room, …
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If we’re being honest… You didn’t end up reading about damp for fun. You’re here because something inside your home doesn’t feel right. The windows drip every morning, the bedroom smells musty, or you’ve started Googling “how to stop mould on walls” because those tiny black specks are spreading faster than you expected. And the …
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According to the English Housing Survey*, around 1.3 million homes in England have damp problems serious enough to affect living conditions. Most cases begin quietly, i.e., a small patch behind furniture or faint discolouration near the skirting. Yet, it can spread unseen through plaster and brickwork. These wet walls don’t just ruin paintwork; they sap …
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You’ve found your dream home. But beneath that fresh paint or new flooring could be a hidden problem, i.e., damp. Many UK buyers discover it after moving in, and by then, their estimated repair bill runs into the thousands. A damp survey is a detailed inspection that checks the property for moisture problems that ordinary …
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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 …
