Install a damp-proof course. This job is best left to the professionals. 2. Condensation on walls If you’re not sure of the cause of a damp patch on a wall, try the foil test.

blistered plaster water droplets a wet surface. Penetrating damp can be caused by water leaking from gutters and downpipes on the outside of your home, so examine them for cracks. Fixing them could ...

Signs to look out for include damp patches on the lower half of your wall, with a ‘tide line’ above it, fluffy white salt on your walls, peeling paint, crumbling plaster and damaged skirting ...

James Clark, the council's assistant director for housing, said the authority planned to spend a further £2.5m on damp proofing and ventilation fans in the coming year.

blistered plaster water droplets a wet surface. Penetrating damp can be caused by water leaking from gutters and downpipes on the outside of your home, so examine them for cracks. Fixing them could ...