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Damp, mould and plastering, explained.
Plain answers to what people ask before they call a damp specialist, written from Heswall for the Wirral, Liverpool, Chester and Wrexham. Each one lists where the facts come from.
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How to choose a damp proofing company: the questions to ask
The questions to ask a damp proofing company before you agree to anything: diagnosis, qualifications, guarantees, quotes and your cancellation rights.
How to get rid of black mould on walls, and stop it coming back
Cleaning black mould off a wall is the easy part. Why it comes back, how to find the moisture behind it, and when to call a damp specialist on the Wirral.
Woodworm: how to spot it, and how to tell if it is still active
How to spot woodworm, tell old holes from an active infestation, and what treatment involves. Written for older Wirral, Liverpool and Wrexham homes.
Does your cellar need tanking? The signs, and the options
The signs a cellar or basement needs tanking, the three ways to waterproof one, and what decides which is right. For Wirral, Liverpool and Wrexham homes.
Mould in the bedroom: why it happens, and what actually fixes it
Why bedrooms grow mould, why it is worse in winter, and the habits and repairs that stop it. For Wirral, Liverpool and Wrexham homes.
Rising damp or condensation? How to tell them apart
Rising damp, condensation and penetrating damp look alike but are fixed differently. How to tell them apart, and why a moisture meter alone is not enough.
Replastering after damp: what happens, and when you can decorate
Why damp plaster has to come off, what the stages are, how long the work and the drying take, and when you can decorate. Heswall based, serving the Wirral.
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