How to get rid of damp walls and mould ontop of skirting's?

Mould will typically only grow on moisture created internally, so it is likely to be as a result of condensation. Black mould can be classed as a category 1 health risk under the Housing Health and Safety Regulations, so should be treated seriously. Ask a ventilation specialist for a free survey, and they will be able to find a solution for you that will come with a money back guarantee that the problem will be solved.

Hi, Mould will only grow when there is damp. This can be caused by water ingress, rising damp or condensation. Mould around windows and doors usually signifies that the window/door has not been installed correctly, allowing a thermal bridge to the inside walls. This means that the walls and cills become cold. This allows condensation to form, making the walls/cills damp enough for mould growth. Mould on the skirting usually signifies damp coming from the floor, the floor/wall ineterface or the lower wall, all rising damp issues. Paint cracking blistering has more to do with poor preparation of the surface before painting. Leave the fan on for a few weeks or so to allow air movement to reduce the dampness in the walls caused by the earlier poor ventilation. Then prepare the walls properly and paint again.

without looking at the issue it is really impossible to say exactly what is causing your issues, your best bet is get a local tradesman who specialises in older properties to have a look and see exactly what is causing your issue. good lock Alex