As you all may know dampness is a common issue among households across the UK. If left for a long period of time dampness can lead to serious damage to the integrity of the property. Buying or selling a home is a stressful time for many people so having the extra stress of damp problems is not what you need. In this article, we explain the types of dampness that can affect your property, what happens during a damp survey and the outcomes of not having a damp survey carried out. Types of Damp Problems There are 3 types of damp that can affect your property, these are rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation. Condensation The most common damp issue is condensation. The process that causes condensation is warm moisture-laden air coming into contact with a colder surface. As the... [Read More]