Damp patches are caused when moisture is able to accumulate below the surface in materials throughout your home.

Damp can be a particular problem in student accommodation if the property is not occupied all year around, letting problems go undetected.

Damp can be a major problem in houses and ultimately lead to expensive repair bills or allow the growth of mould that is damaging to health.

Damp can come in multiple forms and is one of the most common problems to affect homes in the UK – around 1 in 5 properties suffer from damp issues.

It is a worrying statistic for homeowners that 1 in 5 UK homes has problems with damp and knowing what to do to prevent long term damage to your health or property is essential.

Understanding the type of damp you have in your property is the first step to treating it and preventing it coming back in the future.

During the process of buying a house, the mention of damp can be scary and is something that may put you off purchasing a home that you otherwise like.

Condensation Damp is the most common type of damp and is thought to affect almost 1 in 5 homes in the UK.

Damp and mould are a perennial concern for homeowners, landlords and property managers. Damp can also be a costly affair, constantly having to paint over unsightly marks or wasting money on products that just don't work. So save money and fit a permanent solution that eliminates the problem for good.

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 and mould can be harmful to your health and for students living in privately rented accommodation, they can find themselves readily exposed to it. It’s important to check your accommodation for damp and mould and to understand the implications it can have for your health and well-being. It’s also important to understand the steps you can take to prevent and to remedy damp and mould in your student accommodation.