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Practical, experience-based guidance on damp, rising damp, condensation, mould, timber decay and structural waterproofing. Written to help you identify, treat and prevent problems in your home, and to know when it is time to call a specialist.
Articles written and reviewed by FODCS certified surveyors at Advanced Damp, a member of the Federation of Damp, drawing on real jobs across London and the South East. Meet the team
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What Does Damp Look Like? How To Spot Signs?
What Does Damp Look Like? Signs & Causes Explained Key Takeaways: Identifying damp is crucial because it can cause damage to the building’s structure and furnishings and pose a
How Dangerous Is Damp For Your Health? Dangers Of Damp
How Dangerous Is Damp to Your Health? Key Takeaways: Damp is a common problem in many homes and buildings, caused by excess moisture and humidity in the air. Now
Will A Dehumidifier Remove Damp? Are They Effective?
Will Damp Be Removed by a Dehumidifier? Expert Views Key Takeaways: When it comes to maintaining your home, damp is a cunning foe. If exposed to wet circumstances over
How Much Does Damp Devalue A House?
How Much Can Damp Devalue Your Home? Key Takeaways: Many things, from structural to aesthetic problems, might affect the value of a property when selling or buying it. There
What Are The Problems With Efflorescence?
Common Issues Caused by Efflorescence Key Takeaways: You could have noticed a strange sight as you strolled the streets of Britain on the brick and concrete buildings that beautify
Can You Paint Over Mould?
Can You Paint Over Mould? Updated 4 November 2026. Reviewed by Michael Young, Head Contractor at Advanced Damp (CSSW and FODCS). Key Takeaways The short answer: painting over mould hides
What Is The Difference Between Damp Proofing And Waterproofing
What is the Difference In Waterproofing & Damp Proofing? Key Takeaways: Although their functions are slightly different, both of these procedures are employed to shield buildings from the damaging
What Is a Damp and Timber Report?
What Is a Damp and Timber Report? Updated 5 November 2026. Reviewed by Michael Young, Head Contractor at Advanced Damp (CSSW and FODCS). Key Takeaways What is a damp and
What is The Difference Between Damp And Mould?
What Distinguishes Damp Conditions from Mould? Key Takeaways: Although it’s a widespread misperception, “mould” and “damp” refer to two distinct issues. When water or moisture accumulates in a structure,
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Every Advanced Damp guide, grouped by the problem you are dealing with.
Damp proofing and damp walls
- How Much Does Damp Proofing Cost in 2026
- Damp Walls: Causes, Signs and How to Fix Them
- How to Get Rid of Damp: Effective Solutions for a Dry Home
- What are the Damp Patches on my Walls After It Rains?
- What Does Damp Look Like? How To Spot Signs?
- How to Stop Damp Coming Through Walls
- How to Damp Proof Concrete Floors
- Is Damp Worse in Terraced Houses?
- Are Bungalows More Likely to Develop Damp Than Houses?
- How to Stop Damp in Your House: 9 Expert Tips
- Battling Bedroom Damp: Causes, Cures, and Prevention Tactics
Rising damp
- Signs of Rising Damp: How to Spot It Early and What to Do Next
- How to Treat Rising Damp: Methods and Costs
- How to Treat Rising Damp in an Old House?
- What Causes Rising Damp on Internal Walls? Damp Patches
- Damp Proofing Injection
- Is Rising Damp Real?
- Does House Insurance Cover Rising Damp?
- Damp Bricks at the Bottom of the House: Causes and Fixes
Penetrating damp, leaks and plaster
- Treating Penetrating Damp: Causes and Symptoms
- Why Is There Damp Near My Window? Causes and Fixes
- How To Fix A Damp Chimney Breast?
- Damp Patches on Ceiling: Causes and How to Fix Them
- Why Is My Plaster Bubbling? Causes and How to Fix It
- Will Damp Plaster Dry Out? How Long Damp Walls Take to Dry
- What Are The Problems With Efflorescence?
Condensation
- How to Treat Condensation on Walls
- How to Tell the Difference between Damp and Condensation
- Why Does Condensation Get Worse In The Winter?
- How To Stop Condensation On Windows In The Winter?
- Does Opening Windows Reduce Damp?
- Will A Dehumidifier Remove Damp? Are They Effective?
- Condensation in the Loft: Causes and Damp Timbers
- How to Stop Damp in Your Bathroom
- Damp and Mould in Rented Homes: A Tenant and Landlord Guide
Mould and health
Basements and cellars
- What Is Basement Waterproofing? A Complete Guide
- Basement Waterproofing Cost 2026: Prices for Membranes & Repairs
- Tanking vs Waterproofing: What Is the Difference?
- What Is The Difference Between Damp Proofing And Waterproofing
- Water in Basement After Heavy Rain: Causes & Fixes
- Water Seeping Through Basement Floor: Repair and Fix Cracks
- Repairing a Basement Wall Crack: Guide for Homeowners
- Basement Leak Repair: Causes & Permanent Solutions
- Basement Water Removal Solutions: Flooded Basement Cleaning Guide
- The Best Way to Damp Proof a Cellar
- How to Get Rid of Damp Basement Smell?
- Does Insurance Cover Basement Waterproofing?
- Why Is Waterproofing Your Basement Important?
- When Is The Best Time to Waterproof Your Building?
- Can Waterproofing Be Painted Over?
Surveys and buying a house
- What Does a Damp Survey Include? A Complete Guide
- How Much Does a Damp Survey Cost in 2026?
- Cost-Effective Ways to Prepare for a Professional Damp Survey
- What Is A Damp And Timber Report?
- Surveyor Missed Damp: What Can I Do?
- What should you do before buying a house with damp
- How Much Does Damp Devalue A House?