Damp and mould guides for Scotland

Practical guides for homeowners, tenants and landlords. Each one starts with the answer, then covers the likely causes, what you can do this week, and when to get a specialist in.

Your home

• How to get rid of mould: clean small patches safely, what not to do, and how to stop it coming back. Start here.
• Black mould on walls: the likely causes, what to clean yourself, and when it's more than condensation.
• Mould on a bathroom ceiling: usually the extractor fan, and how to check it.
• Condensation on windows: why it forms and what to change in the room.
• Mould in the shower: grout, silicone, when to reseal, and signs of a leak behind the tiles.
• Mould behind a wardrobe: cold walls, trapped air, and what to do with the clothes and shoes.
• Mould on clothes and curtains: washing and saving them, and the damp that caused it.
• Mould in the bedroom: overnight moisture, furniture against cold walls, and simple daily habits.
• Mould in the loft: ventilation, insulation, bathroom fans and roof leaks.
• Dehumidifiers for mould: when they help, when they hide a bigger problem, and running costs.
• Mould removal cost in Scotland: typical UK price ranges, and what affects the figure.

Renting

• Tenants: damp and mould: what to do if you've reported mould and nothing has happened.

Landlords and the law

• Awaab's Law in Scotland: the working-day deadlines and what they mean for landlords.
• Awaab's Law checklist for landlords: a step-by-step list from the moment you're told.
• Tenant reported mould in winter?: what to do first, and how the deadlines run over Christmas.
• Awaab's Law deadline calculator: works out the dates, skipping weekends and Scottish bank holidays.

The guides are general information, not legal or building advice. Last checked 26 October 2026.

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