“Damp” is a catch-all term for unwanted moisture in a building. In UK homes it usually falls into one of three families — condensation, penetrating damp and (less often than people assume) rising damp — and the right fix depends entirely on which one you have. This hub explains how to tell them apart before you spend money on treatment.
Damp is a catch-all term for unwanted moisture in a building. The three main types in UK homes behave differently — and the right fix depends entirely on which one you have.
Updated 20 October 2026 · 3 min read
A side-by-side comparison of the three main types of damp, the signs of each, and a practical process for identifying which one you have.
Updated 18 October 2026 · 2 min read
A checklist of the visual and sensory signs of damp, and what each one tends to point towards.
Updated 15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Older solid-wall houses manage moisture differently from modern homes. Understanding how they are designed to breathe is key to avoiding well-meant but harmful 'fixes'.
Updated 12 October 2026 · 2 min read
