Millions of people across the UK believe that their property requires damp proofing. In reality the majority of the problems turn out to be condensation, which is the most common form of damp and also one of the easiest problems to fix.

Damp is often worse in a cold home, and heating can help reduce problems in the short term, but you will need to deal with the underlying cause to stop if from recurring.

Damp in bathrooms is a common problem, and it can damage your walls as creating a breeding ground for mould. Find out what you can do to stop it.

If you've discovered damp in your home, the cause could be condensation. Find out what you can do to avoid expensive repair bills.

Damp on walls and ceilings can be expensive to repair, but it can also be the perfect environment for mould and dust mites that can affect your health.

Even when energy prices are high, not heating your home in winter can be damaging; worsening problems with damp, condensation, and mould.

When purchasing a property, the buyer will conduct a survey that assesses the state of the property and looks at what might affect the valuation. One of the key factors that the survey looks at is whether there is damp in the property.

Do you have dripping windows or, worse, dripping walls? Have you seen black mould growing around your window frames and on your walls? These are the tell-tale indicators that your house might be suffering from condensation.

According to a study by the Smithsonian Institute on average there are between 32 and 211 different species that live alongside us including dust mites.

As with most issues that can affect a home, prevention is better than cure, and in many cases, damp can be stopped by addressing the cause.

Solving damp issues caused by condensation in your home early helps you avoid expensive repair bills in the future.

Mould prevention is easier than cure in rental properties; limiting the quantity of mould and mildew that may grow makes clean-up easier and less expensive.