Damp in the home is unpleasant. It is also a potentially expensive and even dangerous problem. Awaab Ishak died in 2020, eight days after his second birthday, as a direct result of black mould in the flat he lived in caused by damp.
We have also had people living in unacceptable damp conditions in Croydon social housing. An issue the new Conservative-led Council is working hard to rectify.
However, in certain cases the problem can be relatively easily rectified. It all depends on the source of the damp. If you see evidence of damp in your property it is important to address the issue sooner rather than later.
The Which website has authoritative information on the various sources of damp.
If you live in a Council home, there is information on what to do on the Council website.
