Waterproofing Underground Structures

In support of the Property Care Association's The Big Air Out, we've compiled our most useful resources to help keep your home ventilated

On the 15th and 16th October 2026, we commissioned a YouGov survey of 2,130 UK adults on their recent experiences, making it one of the most up-to-date pictures of damp and mould in British homes.Read more about the research, including the full findings, below:

Although mould often becomes visible during colder months, the conditions that allow it to develop may exist long before winter arrives. Taking action during summer can reduce the risk of complaints, protect the condition of the property and help keep accommodation healthy and comfortable for tenants.Here are five practical steps to take before the new academic year begins:

Keeping mobile, TV & laptop screens clean is important for productivity & hygiene. Here are five rules for cleaning screens perfectly.

Wasps, hornets and nests cause big problems in summer. Read this to find out how to locate, identify and get rid of wasps and hornets.

The UK Government has affirmed the commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This goal shapes how we retrofit homes and increases the importance of energy performance in the housing market. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a requirement when selling or letting a property. The current minimum EPC standard for privately rented homes in England and Wales is…

A landlord’s guide to diagnosing damp, spotting likely causes and telling rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart.

Many people treat condensation and penetrating damp as separate problems. In reality, they often interact with each other to worsen the overall problem. Recognising double-moisture pressure is key to diagnosing damp correctly and preventing mould, building damage and unhealthy living conditions.

Find out how we helped dry out this 18th century Grade II listed mill house renovation in the New Forest

Discover how Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream was used on World War 2-era gun battery magazine buttresses at Dover.

With Tibby Singh and YDC Basements, Safeguard waterproofed a basement at an end of terrace home in Leeds using Drybase Tanking System.

Built in Summer 1940, the Type 26 pillbox is a 6 ft by 6 ft cube just big enough to house 4 soldiers and their guns. The 1 m thick concrete walls were built to withstand a direct hit from a naval warship. 98 tons of concrete went into creating the pillbox. In the 1980s, the whole exterior was covered…

When Emerald Damp Specialists stepped inside a severely damp bungalow in Swindon, they knew they had to help. Along with 70 other companies and over 150 volunteers who donated their time and expertise, Emerald Damp Specialists resolved the extreme damp and mould problems at the property free-of-charge. For this project, ensuring that a valued member of the community had a…

Ashford Beekeeping Club needed an easy-to-apply wood protection. Due to its location, the protection against woodworm, rot and moisture.

As part of the UK Government’s aspirations to become carbon neutral by 2050, measures are being put in place to tackle carbon emissions from properties. London’s homes and workplaces account for 78% of the capital’s carbon emissions, which points to the ever-growing need to address energy wastage from inefficient buildings. One of the ways property developers will achieve this is…

Dryzone Fans were installed in the bathrooms and kitchen of this terraced cavity wall home to handle moisture management demands.

More than four in ten have experienced it in the past year, as experts warn Britain's ageing housing stock puts residents' health at risk

Remove stubborn mould stains from hard-to-clean areas with Dryzone Mould Remover Gel.

Reduce plastic use on site with Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream - now available in 20L Eco packaging.

Dryzone Mould-Resistant SIlicone Sealant, now available in 5 sleek shades.

A complete furniture restoration kit. Everything you need to fully rejuvenate tired wooden garden furniture.

Drive ants away with this fragrant and effective essential oil-based insect repellent spray.

Defend your home from angry wasps and hornets with this powerful long-range killer spray.

Protect against the sun and enhance the natural tone of garden furniture, sheds and planters with our new exterior wood oil.