What is Moisture Mapping and When is it Needed?
Water ingress can be notoriously deceptive. By the time a dark patch appears on a ceiling, wallpaper starts to bubble or peeling paint reveals itself …
Should I be Worried About Damp on a Survey Report?
Receiving a property survey report with highlighted moisture issues can be alarming. If you're asking yourself whether you should be worried about dam …
How Social Housing Teams Should Handle Damp and Mould Reports?
Managing damp and mould in social housing is a strict legal and moral obligation. When a tenant reports a moisture issue, the response from the housin …
What Does A Damp Survey Involve?
Finding damp in any property can be a bit of a worry because you can’t always tell how serious the problem is. Is it just a small patch on a wall that …
How To Handle Tenant Mould Complaints Under Awaab’s Law?
When two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a severe respiratory condition in 2020 the coroner ruled it was caused by repeated and prolonged exposure to b …
Mould Surveys vs. DIY Kits: Why Professional Testing Matters?
When mold appears in a property, your first instinct might be to fix it quickly and cheaply. A quick internet search reveals dozens of DIY testing kit …
Modern Home Dampness: Why New Properties Still Suffer From Mould Growth?
You’d think, quite reasonably, that new build homes shouldn’t suffer from damp or mould. With their fresh plaster, modern insulation, airtight constru …
Response times for Landlords to fix damp & mould issues under Awaab’s Law
Awaab’s Law, which was introduced to tackle the dangers posed by damp and mould in homes, brings significant changes to how landlords must respond to …
The cost of ignoring damp & mould in your home
Ignoring signs of damp & mould in your home can lead to much higher costs on mould removal and remediation. The longer these issues persist, the w …
What Does Awaab’s Law Mean for Damp & Mould Surveys?
Awaab’s Law has introduced a major shift in how damp and mould issues are handled in residential properties, particularly for tenants living in social …