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14 March 2025

Battling Damp and Mould: The Power of Specialist Paints

Written by Josh Dixon
Damp and Mould on the wall
Are Damp Proof Paints effective? You may think that damp proof paints are a ‘wonder’ product protecting your home from all types of damp, however it is a bit more complicated than that. Before considering using...
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16 February 2025

How to identify, fix and prevent damp issues in your house

Written by Josh Dixon
black mould
Damp can turn your home into an uncomfortable, unwelcoming space and even lead to severe structural and health issues if left untreated. Fortunately, most damp problems are relatively easy to identify and resolve, often without professional...
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05 February 2025

Protecting your property from winter damp issues: Essential tips for keeping your home dry

Written by Josh Dixon
black mould on wall
The colder temperatures and wet weather over the winter months provide the perfect chance for cosy times spent indoors with loved ones. Yet, unfortunately, they can also present challenges for our homes, in the form of...
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18 November 2024

Tackling Damp: How to Fix Damp Problems and Protect Your Home

Written by Andrew Winter
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Damp in the home is more than just an eyesore, it can be a creeping nuisance, that slowly infiltrates your walls and ceilings, hiding in corners, and gradually compromising the overall health and structure of your...
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08 November 2023

Rising Damp – Why is this happening to me!?

Written by Jake Ryan
Damp tide marks on walls indicating a rising damp problem
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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24 October 2023

Wanting lower energy bills this Autumn and Winter?

Written by admin
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Autumn and Winter can be quite an expensive time of year, not only is Christmas on the horizon but with the temperatures dramatically cooling down outside, our energy bills tend to go up too. Peter Cox...
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20 January 2023

Housing Ombudsman Service – Spotlight on: Damp and Mould

Written by Jake Ryan
Black mould on wall
“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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18 January 2023

Helping to protect your property from snow and ice damage

Written by Jake Ryan
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As winter continues it is important to be aware of the potentially damaging effects that snow and ice can have on your property, should we see further sub-zero temperatures following those experienced in early December, with...
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13 December 2022

Tackling the problems of mould and damp in social housing

Written by Jake Ryan
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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
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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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