Damp & timber guides
Understand the problem before you spend on it
Straightforward guidance on the questions we get asked most on surveys across Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset and Somerset. No jargon, no scare tactics.
Signs of rising damp, and what's often mistaken for it
The visual signs of genuine rising damp, why it's frequently over-diagnosed, and the checks that tell it apart from condensation and penetrating damp.
Read the guide →Condensation vs penetrating damp: how to tell the difference
The two are treated completely differently. Here's how the pattern, seasonality and location of the damp point to one cause or the other.
Read the guide →What to do if you find damp at home
A simple checklist for when you first notice damp: what to note, the easy things to check outside and in, what not to do, and when to call someone.
Read the guide →How to tell if woodworm is active
Old holes don't always mean a live infestation. The signs that woodworm is currently active, and when treatment is actually needed.
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