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Condensation

Condensation is the second most misdiagnosed form of damp after rising damp, condensation tends to be more of a problem during the colder winter months when the fabric of your house gets colder due to lower outside temperatures, condensation can easily been seen on windows but it also condenses on cold wall surfaces, but unlike glass windows, walls allow the water which forms from condensation to soak into the surface, this dampness along with the humid conditions of the air create the perfect environment for black mould to grow.

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Black Mould Condensation In Un-insulated Loft Conversion In Newcastle

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One Of The Worst Cases Of Black Mould Condensation Found On A Survey In Durham

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Bathroom Ceiling Covered In Black Mould Condensation, No Extraction Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black mould spores are present everywhere just waiting for the right conditions to  grow. Condensation is simply down to the lack of ventilation coupled with low temperatures, cast your mind back to your parents or grandparents houses, the often had open fireplaces, timber doors and windows and usually had draught excluders at the bottom doors, older houses were a lot more draughty which helped combat condensation due to ventilation.

Compare that to modern houses, for instance, double glazed windows and doors, fireplaces blocked up, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation installed to the max, properties nowadays are sealed up like ‘tupperware’ boxes, the moist air produced whilst, cooking, bathing, drying clothes etc, has no where to go and simply builds up and condenses on cold surfaces which in time will give way to black mould spores growing on the surface.

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Wall Tie Inspection

9th April 2025 By Remedial Surveyor

We received a call from a customer who had been told that she needed her wall ties replaced by a company that was due to carry out some repointing work on the side gable wall. The customer wanted a second opinion, the quote from just doing the repointing,Read More >

Black Mould On Walls, Condensation Season Is Back Again

21st January 2020 By Remedial Surveyor

Black Mould On Walls Its that time of year folks, condensation black mould is back in the North East, this particular photo was taken from a recent job the team carried out in Durham, It’s a Durham University student property that had this area of wall damp proofedRead More >

Woodworm In Floorboards

3rd December 2018 By Remedial Surveyor

Woodworm found on recent survey in Durham, clients asked us to carry out a survey prior to purchasing their new house. The woodworm infestation was that bad the floorboards simply collapsed when stood on. Woodworm was also found in other areas, believe it or not but this wasRead More >

Dreaded Dry Rot (Serpula Lycramans)

18th April 2017 By Remedial Surveyor

Prior to carrying out a recent pre-purchase survey at a house in Durham I was informed by the potential purchasers that areas of mould were present in the living room and they wanted to get it checked out prior to exchanging on the property. I had a lengthyRead More >

Damp Proofing Old Stone Built Houses

5th April 2017 By Remedial Surveyor

We have recently been surveying some older stone built properties for Allendale Estates (Lord Allendale), certain properties have been suffering with ongoing damp issues for a number of years. The properties are typical of rural Northumberland, stone built under a slate roof with cast iron rain water systems,Read More >

Wall Ties – Do they really need replaced?

18th March 2015 By Remedial Surveyor

Wall Ties……what are they and why do they often crop up when buying or selling a house! Wall ties are used in the construction of cavity walls, their purpose is to tie the internal and external walls (or leafs) constructed of bricks or blocks together. Wall Ties are placed inRead More >

Dry Rot Survey Newcastle

9th December 2014 By Remedial Surveyor

Dreaded Dry Rot We were recently instructed by a private bank based in Cardiff to carry out a survey on a property they own in Wrekenton, Gateshead, The property is currently for sale with a local estate agent in Low Fell, Gateshead following the passing of their equityRead More >

Condensation Season Is Here!

19th November 2014 By Remedial Surveyor

We’ve been kept busy lately with the daily enquiries from clients complaining of damp patches of black mould appearing on walls within their properties. What is black mould? Black mould is a problem associated with condensation – an extremely common problem in properties between the months of October to March.Read More >

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