Mould and the Finger Test

 There is one thing above all else that allows Mould to grow in your house and that is MOISTURE. But how do you know if the moisture is from a wet wall or surface moisture eg condensation . Well you can do the finger test.  If the mould smudges on the surface when you rub it with you finger then  it is surface mould caused by condensation . If it doesn't rub off but is fixed in the wall then it is more likely to be a damp wall and the mould is growing from within.

Either way treatments such as sprays or paints are only  a temporary solution because UNLESS YOU FIND THE SOURCE OF THE MOISTURE THE MOULD WILL GROW AGAIN AND STEADILY GET WORSE. That applies to condensation as well as damp walls.

Damp Detectives is a company that specialises in locating the exact source of moisture so that the problem can be stopped at source.  You don't need treatments ,paints or chemicals, you just need Damp detectives.

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The Misconception Of Condensation

Why is condensation misdiagnosed so often? So many people will tell you that condensation is caused by warm air meeting a cold wall. So what is a cold wall 10 Degrees C? , 20? 30? You can get condensation on all of them! So you would ask how do I get condensation and mould on a wall that is warm at 30 Degrees C? Well if the air in your house is damp enough then this can happen.

Damp Detectives are the surveyors to call specialising at identifying the source of your damp air. By finding the source and stopping it, you effectively stop all condensation and new mould forming.

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Builders call on Damp Detectives for help

For two weeks a builder had damp problems in his new home which he was renovating and couldn't find the source. He came round the house with me as I carried out the survey and after 2 hours I had shown him 6 sources for damp in his home. He now realises that builders should call Damp detectives first when they are quoting for remedial work. Damp detectives then pinpoints the exact source of the damp and the builders will have a successful outcome and a satisfied customer every time. Damp Detectives takes the gursswork out of solving the reasons for mould, damp and condensation.