“I’ve spotted black mould in my bathroom! What do I do?” We get this question time and time again in our line of work. Many homeowners panic at the first sign of black mould, but these problems can be...
Condensation in the loft or the roof space has become more prevalent in recent years as homeowners and landlords take action to reduce energy bills and retain heat loss by adding insulation and closing off vital ventilation. What is...
A combination of our cold, wet weather and lack of ventilation in winter makes homes across Britain especially prone to indoor mould. Because it’s not an uncommon problem, many of us wrongly assume that it’s no big deal if...
It is quite possible you may not realise you have a woodworm problem until the resultant damage (done by the beetle larvae) becomes visible, as the adult beetles emerge. Depending on the wood-boring beetle species it can take anywhere...
Tenants who live in homes with unresolved damp or mould issues will soon be able to take stronger action against their landlords. With less than a week until the government’s new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitations) Act 2018 comes...
Tips to keep your home safe from thieves over the holidays While we normally reserve the blog for hints and tips on common property problems of damp and rot, we thought we would take the opportunity to highlight a too...