Category Archives: Useful Information

Renovation Red Flags: Signs of Damp You Should Not Ignore

Spotting damp before renovation begins saves time and money. Learn the visual, hidden, and non-visual [...]

Why Get a Damp Survey Before You Renovate?

Planning a home renovation? A damp survey can identify hidden moisture, rising damp, mould and [...]

Damp Issues Found During Renovation: What to Expect

Uncovering damp mid-renovation is one of the most common surprises in older Irish homes. The [...]

Pre-Renovation Damp Survey: What Damp Doctor Checks and Why It Matters

A professional damp survey before any renovation protects your budget, schedule, and building fabric. Here's [...]

Does Heating Help With Damp?

Heating reduces condensation-related damp by keeping walls warm, but it’s no substitute for proper rising [...]

Will Insurance Cover Rising Damp?

Standard home insurance in Ireland almost never covers rising damp treatment, though it may pay [...]

Is It Expensive to Fix Rising Damp?

Deciding on the right rising damp treatment usually starts with a professional damp survey, and [...]

A Comprehensive Guide to Damp Cost, Insurance & Responsibility

Find out how much damp repairs cost in Ireland, what affects the price, and whether [...]

What Happens If You Ignore Rising Damp? (And How to Stop It Before It Gets Serious)

Rising damp occurs when ground moisture travels upward through porous building materials — brick, stone, [...]

Damp in 1930s–1950s Dublin Houses: What Causes It and What to Do

The inter-war and post-war suburbs of Dublin represent a huge proportion of the city’s housing [...]