Treatment & Prevention
Practical fixes, ventilation advice, and honest cost ranges for professional treatment.
Condensation Prevention: A Ventilation Checklist for UK Homes
Most condensation is preventable with habits and airflow changes that cost nothing. Here’s a practical, room-by-room checklist.
Dehumidifier Buying Guide for UK Homes
A dehumidifier can help manage condensation, but it treats the symptom, not the cause. Here’s what to know before buying one.
Damp-Proof Course (DPC) Injection: What It Involves and What It Costs
Chemical DPC injection is the standard fix for genuine rising damp — but it’s also the most over-sold treatment in the damp industry.
Tanking a Basement or Cellar: What’s Involved and What to Ask
Tanking is specialist structural waterproofing, not a DIY damp-proof paint job. Here’s what a proper job actually looks like.
How to Remove Mould Safely
Cleaning mould without fixing the moisture source is a temporary fix, but doing the cleaning safely still matters.
How to Tell If a Damp Survey Company Is Overselling You
Most damp survey companies make money from the treatment they recommend, not the survey itself. Here’s how to spot an inflated diagnosis.
Does Anti-Mould Paint Actually Work?
Anti-mould and “mould-resistant” paints are a popular quick fix. Here’s what they realistically do, and what they don’t.
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Explained
PIV units are a step up from extractor fans for whole-house condensation problems. Here’s how they work and when they’re worth it.
Insulation and Damp: Getting the Balance Right
Better insulation can reduce condensation risk in some situations and increase it in others. Here’s the balance that actually matters.