The Trident blog

Damp advice from the people who fix it.

Plain-English advice on damp, rot, timber and waterproofing from the team that surveys and fixes these problems every week, written without scare tactics or jargon.

Buying a home20 August 2026 5 min

Buying a house? What a pre-purchase damp & timber survey actually tells you

Your mortgage valuation will barely glance at damp or timber. Here is what a specialist pre-purchase survey covers, what it costs you not to have one, and how buyers use the report.

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Damp1 August 2026

Rising damp or condensation? How to tell before you spend a penny

Most "rising damp" we get called out to is nothing of the sort. Here is how the two problems actually behave, and why the difference matters to your wallet.

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Surveys18 July 2026

What actually happens during a damp survey (and what you get at the end)

No mystery, no sales pitch. Here is exactly what a Trident survey involves, who turns up, and what the written specification you receive covers.

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Condensation2 July 2026

Black mould in your home: what causes it and how to stop it for good

Black mould is more than ugly. It comes with a musty smell and can aggravate respiratory problems. The permanent fix is rarely what the internet tells you.

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