By Micken Patel, CSRT & PCA(QT) Qualified Surveyor · 15+ years’ experience 4.8–4.9★ average rating Updated: 4 July 2026 How to Get Rid of Damp Smell In A House Fast? Quick Answer To get rid of a damp smell, you need to find and fix the source of moisture first, then dry, clean and deodorise […]
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Price Guide Updated June 2026 6 min read London Damp Proofing Costs: The 2026 Price Guide Quick answer: Damp proofing in London costs £500–£20,000+ depending on the type of damp and scale of the problem. A damp survey costs £150–£300. Rising damp treatment starts at £1,200 for a single wall. DPC injection runs £100–£200 per […]
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Indoor humidity is one of those invisible things most people never think about—until mould appears, windows start streaming with condensation, or the air feels uncomfortably dry or heavy. A hygrometer is the simplest tool you can use to understand what’s really happening inside your home and prevent problems before they become expensive or harmful to […]
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Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home By Micken Patel, CSRT/PCA(QT), 15+ years in remedial damp diagnosis • Updated July 2026 • 8 min read Living in a damp or mouldy home affects more than the walls — it can slowly impact your breathing, your skin, your sleep and […]
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Damp proofing a wall typically involves removing affected plaster, injecting a silicone-based damp-proof cream into the mortar joint, and applying a waterproof protective layer. In most cases, holes are drilled at regular 12 cm intervals before the cream is injected to create a new damp-proof course. The treated area is then sealed, replastered, and finished […]
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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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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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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 […]
Read more Damp Proofing · Rising Damp Damp Proofing Walls Before Plastering: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide Plastering over a damp wall without treating the source first is the most expensive mistake you can make. Your new plaster will fail within months — the moisture, salt, and mould come straight back. Here’s how to do it right, first […]
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Damp homes are a common issue in the UK, with 5.8 million renters in the UK experienced damp and condensation issues, 44% rented properties had no extractor fan in the bathroom, and a further 31% said the bathroom had no window either, according to a Rentokil Property Care report. Damp can lead to peeling paint, […]
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