Damp Guide Signs and Fix By Micken Patel CSRT-Qualified Specialist Updated: April 2026 8 min read Rising damp looks like horizontal tide marks or staining on the lower section of a wall — typically within 1–1.5 metres of the floor — often with white powdery salt deposits (efflorescence), peeling wallpaper, and crumbling plaster near the […]
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Why Ventilation Is Important in Your Home
By Micken Patel, CSRT & PCA(QT) Certified Surveyor Updated 26 June 2026 6 min read Why Is Ventilation Important? 7 Key Benefits for Your Home and Health Quick Answer Ventilation is important because it constantly replaces stale, moist indoor air with fresh air — removing pollutants, controlling humidity, and preventing the conditions that lead to […]
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Can a Mould Infested House Be Saved?
Finding mould in your home is unsettling. Finding a lot of it? That can feel like a nightmare. Whether you’ve just spotted black patches blooming behind the sofa or the air smells damp and the walls are stained with mildew, one question looms large. Can a house full of mould be saved? The short answer […]
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How to Stop Damp Coming Through Walls
Damp. It’s one of those issues that sneaks into your home, quietly at first—maybe just a cold patch on the wall or a little flaking paint. Then one day you spot mould, or worse, feel that musty smell in the air. It’s not just unpleasant. It can ruin your home, affect your health, and eat […]
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How to Prevent Damp and Mould in Your Home: Complete UK Guide
By Micken Patel, CSRT/PCA(QT) Surveyor • Damp and Mould Solutions Ltd Quick answer: Keep indoor relative humidity between 40–60%, heat your home consistently at a low background level rather than in short blasts, ventilate daily with open windows and extractor fans, fix leaks and condensation as soon as you spot them, and run a dehumidifier […]
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Can You Get Compensation for Damp and Mould?
Tenant Rights Guide Compensation for Damp and Mould: How Much Can You Claim in the UK? A practical guide to your legal rights, real Housing Ombudsman case outcomes, and exactly how to make a claim against your landlord — whether private or social housing. Updated: July 2025 By Damp & Mould Solutions Ltd (CSRT Qualified) […]
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What are the Building Regulations for Air Quality and Damp?
Damp and mould can cause serious problems in homes, affecting both the building and the health of those living inside. UK building regulations set clear rules to help prevent these issues. If you’re a homeowner, tenant, or landlord, it’s important to understand these rules to keep your property safe and compliant. Why Damp and Mould […]
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Why is there Mould in my Wardrobe?
Mould in wardrobes is more common than many homeowners realise. It can start small—a musty smell, tiny black spots on clothing, or damp patches on walls—but left unchecked, it spreads, damaging clothes, shoes, and even the wardrobe itself. In some cases, it can affect your health, causing allergies, respiratory issues, or skin irritation. Mould appears […]
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7 Causes of Dampness in a House (UK)
By Micken Patel, CSRT & PCA(QT) · Updated July 2026 · 8 min read Quick answer Damp in a UK house is almost always caused by one of three things: condensation (the most common, affecting around 3% of English homes), penetrating damp from a building defect letting rain in, or rising damp from a failed […]
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How to Stop Condensation in Your Loft
By Micken Patel, CSRT/PCA(QT) · Updated 20 July 2026 · 8 min read How to Stop Condensation in a Loft Quick answer: Loft condensation is stopped by combining two things: continuous airflow from eaves to ridge (so moist air can escape) and an airtight ceiling below (so moist air can’t get in). Insulation on its […]
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