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Category: Damp Problems

20 January 2023

Housing Ombudsman Service – Spotlight on: Damp and Mould – A summary by Peter Cox.

Written by Jake Ryan
“It’s not lifestyle” Recommendations for damp and mould problems in social housing The October 2021 report conducted by the Housing Ombudsman Service has changed the way landlords should deal with the effects of damp and mould...
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13 December 2022

Tackling the problems of mould and damp in social housing

Written by Jake Ryan
Social housing plays a vital role in providing many people with secure and affordable housing, offering protection from the uncertainty of private renting. However the ongoing debate around the quality of social housing in England has...
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23 September 2022

Giving your property the best chance to sell

Written by Jake Ryan
Your property may very well be your most valuable asset, so when it comes to selling your home you’ll no doubt want to ensure that you get the best price for it. Before you begin the...
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13 January 2022

Tackling wood rot with effective timber care

Written by Paul Lawless
The UK is known for its cool, wet climate. Last year provided a good example of this, with one of the wettest summers on record and flash flooding across much of the country in August and...
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30 October 2020

Rectifying damp issues in the home

Written by Paul Lawless
how to fix damp problems in the home
Rectifying damp issues in the home Many Brits turned to their hand to home improvements during the full UK lockdown earlier in the year. American Express revealed that more than £3.7 billion was spent in the...
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12 March 2020

Damp proofing listed buildings

Written by Paul Lawless
Damp in listed buildings
We don’t know how many listed buildings there are in the UK, but Historic England estimates that there are approximately 400,000 in England alone. Many of these are located in city centres and areas where the...
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23 April 2019

Spring into action to prevent property damage during any April showers

Written by Paul Lawless
April Showers protect from damp, rising damp and wood rot
UK residents should be well-accustomed to a rainy start to Spring. The so-called ‘April showers’ refer to much more than the name suggests – it’s not uncommon for our weather to change from spring sunshine to...
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12 February 2019

Protecting your building from the effects of snow, ice and freezing temperatures

Written by Paul Lawless
Protect you building from ice, snow and freezing temperatures with Peter Cox
By Richard Walker, National Technical and Development Manager at Peter Cox. Last year, the UK and the rest of Europe received a visit from the so-called ‘Beast from the East,’ a slew of chilly winds and...
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18 January 2019

Arctic Conditions Incoming! Top Tips To Keep Your home Safe and Dry

Written by Paul Lawless
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Almost exactly a year since the ‘Beast From The East’ gave us a rather unwelcome glimpse into life in the inhospitable Arctic Tundra, the Met office is telling us to expect another blast of Arctic air...
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08 November 2018

Rising Damp – Why is this happening to me!?

Written by Paul Lawless
Oh dear. Time to tackle Rising Damp, a truly depressing property problem. Picture the scene: you are merrily making your way downstairs in the morning when suddenly you see it… the signature ‘tidemark’ of damp staining...
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Recent Posts

  • Housing Ombudsman Service – Spotlight on: Damp and Mould – A summary by Peter Cox. January 20, 2023
  • Helping to protect your property from snow and ice damage January 18, 2023
  • Tackling the problems of mould and damp in social housing December 13, 2022
  • Giving your property the best chance to sell September 23, 2022

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