Managing Agents’ Responsibility for Damp: A Guide

Managing Agents’ Responsibility for Damp: A Guide

A damp patch in one flat may point to a local issue, or it may indicate a fault affecting the wider building. The managing agent’s responsibility for damp in apartment blocks is therefore best approached as a process of coordination, not guesswork. Residents...
Damp Proofing Gone Wrong: Assessment and Next Steps

Damp Proofing Gone Wrong: Assessment and Next Steps

What if damp returning after remedial work points to a different moisture source, rather than proving the original treatment failed? It is understandable to feel frustrated when staining, mould or a musty smell persists, especially when the cause is still unclear....
Long-term damage caused by ignoring bulging brickwork

Long-term damage caused by ignoring bulging brickwork

Could a wall that has looked unchanged for months still be moving? The long-term damage caused by ignoring bulging brickwork can include widening cracks, water ingress and damage to internal finishes. However, a bulge alone cannot show what is causing it or whether...