Damp guides
Honest, jargon-free answers to the damp questions Brighton homeowners actually ask — causes, costs, and how to fix it properly.
Condensation on walls: why it happens and how to stop it
Condensation on walls causes black mould and damp patches. Why it forms, how to tell it from rising or penetrating damp, and how to stop it for good.
Read guide →Damp flagged on a homebuyer survey: what it means and what to do
Damp flagged on a homebuyer survey is common and rarely the worst case. What the flag means, why it happens, and how to get a real diagnosis.
Read guide →Does home insurance cover rising damp?
Home insurance usually won't cover rising damp, which counts as gradual damage. When damp might be covered, and what to do when it isn't.
Read guide →How much does a damp survey cost? (UK guide for 2026)
A specialist damp survey costs roughly £150 to £300 in the UK, usually refunded against work. What's included, and how to avoid a biased survey.
Read guide →How much does damp proofing cost in 2026? (UK price guide)
UK damp proofing runs from around £300 for a small treatment to £5,000+ for basement waterproofing. What drives the price, and how to avoid overpaying.
Read guide →How to get rid of black mould (and stop it coming back)
Black mould is a condensation problem. Here's how to remove it safely and, more importantly, how to fix the cause so it doesn't keep returning.
Read guide →How to get rid of damp (the right fix for each type)
Getting rid of damp starts with identifying which of the three types you have. How to tell them apart, and the lasting fix for each one.
Read guide →Is rising damp dangerous?
Rising damp won't harm you overnight, but untreated it rots timber, ruins plaster and encourages mould, affecting health and your home's value.
Read guide →Penetrating damp: causes, signs and how to fix it
Penetrating damp is water getting in from outside through walls, roofs or windows. How to spot it, what causes it, and how to fix it properly.
Read guide →Rising damp: causes, signs and treatment (the complete guide)
What rising damp is, how to spot it, how it differs from condensation and penetrating damp, what treatment involves and what it costs.
Read guide →The signs of rising damp (and how to be sure)
The signs of rising damp: a low tide mark, salt deposits, crumbling plaster and rotting skirting. How to recognise it and rule out condensation and leaks.
Read guide →What causes damp in a house?
Damp has three main causes: condensation from moisture in the air, rising damp from a failed damp-proof course, and penetrating damp from outside.
Read guide →Worried about damp? Book a free survey.
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