Advice library
Practical damp and timber guidance
Direct answers first, followed by the diagnostic context needed to avoid one-size-fits-all treatment.
Reviewed July 2026
Start with the question you are trying to answer
Every guide identifies where photographs and general advice stop, and where a site inspection becomes necessary.
Is it rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation?
Use timing, position and context to understand common damp patterns—without treating clues as a final diagnosis.
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What happens during a specialist damp survey?
A clear guide to survey scope, contextual moisture readings, limitations and written findings.
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Why black mould keeps coming back
Why cleaning and anti-mould paint often fail when humidity, cold surfaces and ventilation remain unchanged.
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Seven signs commonly associated with rising damp
Recognise common low-level damp signs while understanding why each requires context.
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Why does my wall get damp after rain?
Explore gutters, pointing, render, chimneys, openings and cavities as common rainwater routes.
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Are old woodworm holes evidence of an active infestation?
Understand flight holes, fresh frass, activity and timber moisture before deciding on woodworm treatment.
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Claim your complimentary survey before choosing a treatment
Tell us what you can see, when it changes and where the property is. Photographs can help us triage the next step.