Water getting into your home

Look out for Damp & Mould!

Damp and mould growing in your home can be a risk to anyone, but children and young people under 14 years of age and older people can be particularly vulnerable.

Condensation forming on windows can be a sign of water entering your home through your windows, or that your home is not being well ventilated. Condensation is the most common reason for dampness and this is where black mould is frequently seen. If you notice the signs of condensation, damp and mould growth in your home, act immediately to try and resolve it.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to manage damp and mould in your home.

Look out for Damp & Mould!

Damp and mould growing in your home can be a risk to anyone, but children and young people under 14 years of age and older people can be particularly vulnerable.

Rising damp is caused by water from the ground rising into the home and could be a sign of damage to your damp-proof course. If left untreated, it can lead to crumbling wall plaster or lifting wallpaper. If you notice the signs of damp and mould growth in your home, act immediately to try and resolve it.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to manage damp and mould in your home.

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Black mould can spread on to furniture, curtains and clothing, and left untreated can produces allergens, irritants and sometimes, toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mould spores can cause allergic reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes, and a skin rash, or lead to longer-term health problems such as:

fatigue
weakened immune systems
loss of cognitive function and headaches
upper respiratory tract infections

Black mould can increase your risk of developing respiratory (breathing) problems and can make asthma worse, particularly for the elderly, young babies or those with weakened immune systems, including those having chemotherapy.

Black mould is a fungus that can be found in homes where there is excess moisture. Mould thrives in areas that are warm and moist such as kitchens and bathrooms. It can appear in areas where there is condensation such as cold walls or around windows. Poor ventilation may also contribute to black mould developing.

If you notice the signs of damp and mould growth in your home, act immediately to try and resolve it.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to manage damp and mould in your home.

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Water coming into the upstairs of your home can be a sign of a problem with your roof. You will need to identify the problem so that it can be repaired. Water coming into your home can also lead to rotten timbers, plaster to flake off the walls, and bricks to crumble. If this is not addressed, it can lead to major structural problems or lead to damp and mould growth.

If you notice signs of water coming into your home, act sooner rather than later to reduce the changes more serious problems occurring.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on looking after your Roof to find out more about repairing your roof and the damage that water ingress can cause.

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Water coming into a room with a chimney breast can be a sign of a problem with your chimney or roof. You will need to identify the problem so that it can be repaired. Water coming into your home can also lead to rotten timbers, plaster to flake off the walls, and bricks to crumble. If this is not addressed, it can lead to major structural problems or lead to damp and mould growth.

If you notice signs of water coming into your home, act sooner rather than later to reduce the changes more serious problems occurring.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on looking after your Roof to find out more about looking after your chimneys and the damage that water ingress can cause.

Poorly fitted or damaged windows that have not been well maintained can lead to water getting into your home. Your windows may need improving, repairing or replacing.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Windows and Doors to find out more about looking after your windows, finding an approved installer and paying for works.

Poorly fitted or damaged doors that have not been well maintained can lead to water getting into your home. Your door may need improving, repairing or replacing.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Windows and Doors to find out more about looking after your doors, finding an approved installer and paying for works.

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Leaks in the kitchen can be a sign of faulty plumbing, faulty appliances or blocked pipes and drains. Leaks can lead to slips and falls and can also be a fire risk if the water is leaking near any electrics. You will need to identify the source of the leak to be able to deal with the problem.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Plumbing to find out more about what do to do if you find water coming into your home and how to find a heating or plumbing engineer.

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Leaks in the bathroom can be a sign of faulty plumbing, damage or blocked pipes and drains. Leaks in the bathroom can also increase the risk of slips and falls. Excess water in the bathroom can also lead to damp and mould growth. You will need to identify the source of the leak to be able to deal with the problem.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Plumbing to find out more about what do to do if you find water coming into your home and how to find a heating or plumbing engineer.

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Water in the attic can be a sign of a problem with your roof. You will need to identify the problem so that it can be repaired. Water coming into your home can also lead to rotten timbers, cause plaster to flake off the walls, and bricks to crumble. If this is not addressed it can lead to major structural problems or lead to damp and mould growth.

If you notice signs of water coming into your home, act sooner rather than later to reduce the changes more serious problems occurring.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on looking after your Roof to find out more about repairing your roof and the damage that water ingress can cause.

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Water coming into your home when it rains can be a sign of a problem with your roof. You will need to identify the problem so that it can be repaired. Water coming into your home can also lead to rotten timbers, cause plaster to flake off the walls, and bricks to crumble. If this is not addressed it can lead to major structural problems or lead to damp and mould growth.

If you notice signs of water coming into your home, act sooner rather than later to reduce the changes more serious problems occurring.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on looking after your Roof to find out more about repairing your roof and the damage that water ingress can cause.

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Water coming into your home when it is not raining can be a sign of burst pipes and leaks, or water building up outside your home and making its way in when the rain has stopped. You will need to identify the source of the water to be able to make sure it can be fixed. Even a small amount of water coming into your home can cause damage in the longer-term, or be a sign that there is more water in your home that you cannot see.

Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Plumbing to find out more about what do to do if you find water coming into your home and how to find a heating or plumbing engineer.

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