
Damp and mould remedies: how to treat damp and mould by cause
The most effective damp and mould remedies are those that match the cause. Condensation, penetrating damp, rising or ground-level damp and plumbing
Guides from our RICS chartered surveyors on damp and mould: types of damp, condensation, black mould, remedies and when to get a survey.

The most effective damp and mould remedies are those that match the cause. Condensation, penetrating damp, rising or ground-level damp and plumbing

Damp in older houses often has different causes from damp in modern homes, and it usually calls for a different approach. Most

Mould around windows is usually caused by condensation. The glass, the frames and the walls immediately around a window are often the

Damp patches after rain are usually a sign of penetrating damp, where rainwater is getting into the building through a defect in

Black mould in the home is a sign that part of the building is staying damp for long enough for mould to

If damp has been found during a house purchase, the most important step is not to commit until you understand what has

Cavity wall insulation damp can occur when insulation retrofitted into a cavity wall allows rainwater to cross from the outer leaf of

If you have been told that your property needs a new damp proof course, the first question to ask is whether the

During a damp survey, an RICS Chartered Surveyor inspects the outside and inside of the property, takes moisture and environmental readings, carries
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