How Serious Is Damp & Mould? What You Need to Know
Damp and mould might seem like a small problem at first, but left untreated, it can cause serious damage to your home and your health. At Magenta Living, we want to make sure you know the risks and feel confident acting early.
What Is Damp and Mould?
Damp is excess moisture in your home. It can come from leaks, condensation, or poor ventilation.
Mould is a type of fungus that grows in damp conditions. It often appears as black, green, or white patches on walls, ceilings, or around windows.
Why It Matters: Health Risks
Living with damp and mould can affect your health, especially if you're already vulnerable. It can:
- Trigger asthma attacks and worsen breathing problems
- Cause allergic reactions like sneezing, coughing, or skin irritation
- Increase the risk of respiratory infections
- Be especially harmful to children, older adults, and people with existing health conditions
If you or someone in your household is affected, it's important to report damp and mould as soon as you notice it.
Property Damage
Damp and mould doesn't just affect your health; it can damage your home too:
- Peeling paint and wallpaper
- Rotting wood and window frames
- Damage to plaster and brickwork
- Increased heating bills due to poor insulation
The longer it's left untreated, the worse it gets, and the more costly it becomes to fix.
What You Can Do
Here's how you can help prevent damp and mould:
- Ventilate your home: Open windows regularly and use extractor fans.
- Heat your home steadily: Avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Report leaks early: Use MyMagenta or our Video Repair Assistant.
- Dry clothes in well-ventilated areas: Or use a tumble dryer if available.
- Leave space between furniture and walls: This helps air circulate.
We're Here to Help
If you spot signs of damp or mould, don't wait - report it early so we can fix it fast. We're committed to keeping your home safe, warm, and healthy.
Learn more about damp and mould here.
If you have any issues or concerns with damp and mould, please report it to us as soon as you spot it. You can contact our team by:
- Online chat
- Email contactus@magentaliving.org.uk
- Message us on Facebook
- Call us on 0808 100 9596
- Visit our office to report your concerns in person. You can visit our office Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm at Partnership Building, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead CH41 5AA
Together, we can Stamp Out Damp... for good.