Guides
Damp in older buildings, explained plainly
Free, no-nonsense guides from an independent specialist — no jargon, no sales pitch.
Traditional buildings
Why old houses need to breathe
Solid walls, lime mortar, and why cement, plastic paint and injected DPCs so often make pre-1919 damp worse — not better.
Read the guide →Diagnosis
Condensation, penetrating or rising damp?
The three kinds of damp, how a surveyor tells them apart, and why "rising damp" is diagnosed far more often than it actually occurs.
Read the guide →Choosing a surveyor
Free survey vs independent
What a "free" damp survey really is, why independence matters, and how to choose someone who diagnoses rather than sells.
Read the guide →Have a question that isn't covered? See the frequently asked questions, or just get in touch — happy to give straight advice.
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