Why it is important to monitor condensation when it is found in the home

Ensuring that a home has high standards of hygiene and is safe to live in is extremely important information for any homeowner to remember. There’s more to owning a house than keeping up with mortgage repayments, as well as the regular bills. The maintenance of a property and how much attention is paid to it can make a huge difference to its value and can affect the health of those who live inside it. That is why regular inspections should be carried out.

High levels of humidity can cause issues, which might be attributed to having poor ventilation. This can be resolved through the purchase of dehumidifiers and remembering to open doors and windows when the opportunity arises, so that condensation is avoided. While some may ignore such issues, it is recommended to have a condensation survey if it persists, as it might have consequences that will eventually cost more time and money to put right.

• The issue occurs when water droplets are formed through humidity and collect on a cold surface, creating problems when ignored. While it may look harmless, condensation can get inside structures and their walls, causing paper and paint to peel as well as plaster to crumble. Wood can also warp or be infested by woodworm or suffer from wet or dry rot, leading to structural damage. Rather than allow it to get to that stage, preventative action must be taken.
• One way of doing this is to look up a condensation specialist near me so that they can put measures in place which will prevent mildew and mould from amassing. London Damp Proofing are one such specialist, and we have a team from our family-run company ready and waiting to come out and make an assessment. Stained surfaces will be avoided, along with the chance of musty smells developing, which can also have a health impact.
• Mildew and mould create the perfect environment for dust mites to thrive. They can cause major health issues, especially to those with pre-existing conditions, which can worsen allergies and conditions such as asthma. That is why it needs to be treated as soon as possible to improve the air quality inside the home.
• There are several condensation solutions available, which will be explained when you get in touch with us, and a specialist will be dispatched to deliver a rapid diagnosis and onsite estimate as to how much the preventative action will cost. The reduced energy efficiency caused by condensation is reason enough to have things put right so that bills are reduced.
• Apart from anything else, who wants the signs of mould in their home detracting from its aesthetic value? Whether it’s stains caused by condensation or peeling wallpaper and musty smells, it can all be stopped once the experts have got to work and delivered the best solution.

Solving condensation issues is simple when you contact the specialists at London Damp Proofing on 020 7593 8030, so we can use our expertise in damp to solve the problem.