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Should I Paint Over My Damp Walls?

One of the most common and costly DIY mistakes is trying to paint over walls or ceilings suffering from damp and mould. Before long,

19 November 2018

What is Lateral Damp?

Lateral damp is when groundwater penetrates sideways into a property through cracks or porous building materials. It can affect any floor which is in

13 September 2018

What Causes Lateral Damp?

When soil presses against a wall that is cracked or made from porous materials, groundwater can seep through and saturate the wall, causing lateral

13 September 2018

What is Penetrating Damp?

Penetrating damp is damp which has entered the property from the exterior or from leaking plumbing. This also known as water ingress. If water

4 September 2018

What Causes Penetrating Damp?

Do I have penetrating damp Penetrating damp is caused by water entering a wall, ceiling or floor from outside the building or from leaky

4 September 2018

Why is My Basement Damp?

In London, it can be difficult to find the room or get permission to extend your property. This means that more and more people

28 August 2018

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