Noticing cracks above a window or door can be unsettling, particularly when they appear gradually and without an obvious cause. These cracks are often dismissed as cosmetic or attributed to age or settlement. However, in many...
External rendering is designed to protect homes from rain and moisture, but when it fails, water can penetrate walls unnoticed, causing damp, mould growth, timber decay and, in some cases, structural damage. Key stats: Damp affects...
Have you ever walked past a brick house and noticed bricks with tiny holes near ground level or halfway up the wall, and wondered why they are there and what purpose they serve? These are airbricks,...
When damp patches or mould spores begin to appear on your walls, the first instinct for many homeowners is to research dehumidifiers and order one online. These devices have surged in popularity as a response to...
Many homeowners and occupants struggle with patches of black mould that stubbornly reappear every winter, even after intensive cleaning with bleach or other cleaning products. Often, the culprit is not just moisture from daily activities, but...
New legislation often begins with tragedy. The story of what happened to Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who died in 2020 after long-term exposure to mould in his Rochdale home, led to the creation of Awaab’s...
Rising damp is one of the most misunderstood property issues in the UK. It is often misdiagnosed by inexperienced contractors, however with the correct tools and experience a surveyor will be able to correctly identify whether...
Protecting your home from leaks, rot and costly damage Water ingress is one of the most common issues UK homeowners face, and one of the most damaging if left untreated. Most pre-1920 homes had solid rather than cavity walls...
Managing moisture levels in your home is the best approach to managing condensation. This includes how you dry your washing to how you use extractor fans. We have some top tips on the best ways you...
The United Kingdom is globally renowned for its historically significant architecture and cultural heritage. Across England alone, there are over 370,000 entries for listed buildings on the National Heritage List. In Scotland it is over 47,000...