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Mould and damp treatment in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
We pass your request to damp and mould specialists who cover your BH postcode. Find the cause first, then treat.
Most mould in BCP homes is condensation. Flats in converted villas, holiday lets that sit empty and cold between bookings, and bungalows with older owners keeping the heating low all show it.
A quarter of households rent privately, so many people need their landlord to fix the cause.
Bournemouth at a glance
- Flats
- 26.8% of BCP households lived in a purpose-built block and 7.6% in a converted or shared house, about 37% in flats overall. Source
- Owned outright
- 34.4% of BCP households owned their home outright in 2021, and 25.4% rented privately. Source
- Local grant
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a member of the Dorset-led Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium, which received £4,441,457. Source
- Energy advice
- Healthy Homes Dorset is funded by BCP Council, Dorset Council and Public Health Dorset, and offers free energy advice and some free insulation. Source
Older homeowners
Many people living in bungalows heat only one or two rooms to save money. Unheated bedrooms then get condensation and mould. Keeping every room at a low, steady temperature and the doors ajar helps.
Healthy Homes Dorset offers free advice and some free insulation, which can make keeping warm cheaper.
Renters
Report mould to your landlord in writing with photos. Private landlords must deal with serious hazards, and BCP Council can inspect if they don't.
Holiday lets
Holiday homes that stand empty and unheated over winter collect condensation fast once guests arrive and start cooking and showering. Low background heating between bookings and a fan on a humidity sensor in the bathroom keep mould down.
Owners should treat any mould before the season starts; guests notice it, and it's a hazard.
The survey
A good specialist checks moisture, ventilation and the outside of the building before recommending treatment. Our removing mould from walls guide covers small patches.
Ask for a written report naming the cause and the fix, with prices. Injected damp-proof courses don't stop condensation mould, so be wary of anyone who recommends one before checking ventilation and the outside walls.
Bournemouth homes and what they need
Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses
Mould behind wardrobes on north walls is typical. Move furniture off the wall and check the cavity is filled.
Flats in converted villas and purpose-built blocks
Basement and garden flats in converted villas can have rising or penetrating damp as well as condensation.
Bungalows across the suburbs and Christchurch
Mould in unheated back bedrooms is common. Low, steady heating and a loft PIV unit often fix it.
Areas covered
Engineers who cover Bournemouth work across areas including Boscombe, Southbourne, Westbourne, Winton, Charminster, Kinson, Moordown, Pokesdown, Christchurch and Poole.
Questions people in Bournemouth ask
Can I get help paying for insulation?
Possibly through the Warm Homes: Local Grant or Healthy Homes Dorset. Both are aimed at lower-income households.
Is window condensation in the morning a problem?
A little is normal on cold mornings. Water running onto the sill every day means the home is too humid. Our window condensation guide explains what to do.
Sources
- ONS Census 2021, TS054 tenure (Nomis)
- BCP Council: Healthy Homes Dorset
- GOV.UK: Warm Homes: Local Grant successful local authorities
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