Damp, mould and condensation

There are different types of dampness that may affect your home, including:

• Rising damp
• Damp patches (penetrating damp)
• Leaks from plumbing
• Construction damp
• Condensation and mould

Condensation can be the biggest cause of damp in homes. Condensation may be made worse if the other types of dampness are also present.

The information on these pages should help you to identify the various types of dampness and reduce condensation as well as treat the mould growth often associated with it.

View our full Damp, mould, and condensation policy.

Report damp or mould in your property

If you are a South Tyneside Council tenant

See South Tyneside Council Housing Services: Report a repair

If you rent a home from a landlord

Contact the Private Sector Housing Team by:

• Telephone on 0191 427 7000 
• Email at Environmental.Healthmailbox@southtyneside.gov.uk
• Post at Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Regeneration and Environment, Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL