Q I am buying a house and the surveyor has stated that the damp-proof course is bridged by render. He found no signs of damp anywhere in the house. Do I need to worry? He suggests the render should be ...

Damp is a silent demon that can wreak havoc on your home, often manifesting itself in dark emanations and evil smells but also capable of carrying out dastardly deeds without you suspecting a thing.

You must always deal with the original cause of any damp stain. Simply covering it over with paint, paper or a damp seal just sends the water ingress on an invisible journey. If the damp was a one-off ...

Find out what type of damp is affecting your home so that you can eradicate the problem without spending more than you need to. Adam SnookSenior Researcher & Writer Adam covers home improvements and ...