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Serious damp and mould issues from ingress of water because of a broken tile.
Damp and mould issues from water penetration from the roof.
Cold spots around windows attract moist air in a household and condense it causing moisture build up and mould. Improving insulation plus a Positive Input Ventilation system, PIV, can solve this.
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I use thermal imaging alongside visual inspection and moisture meter readings to get a thorough view of where your damp issues are coming from.
Damp often enters a house from a bridged or broken damp proof course, DPC. Bridging can happen when a patio is built next to the wall and above the DPC, it can also happen with cavity debris.
Efflorescence is the migration of salts through the porous material of the wall, remedies include salt treatments and replastering, including the use of tanking slurry.
The patterns of mould from condensation in a bathroom. Inadequate ventilation is normally the problem. The installation of a good ventilator, with a humidistat, normally solves the problem.
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