Moisture in a tenement and a flat
Shared stairs and compact rooms mean air does not always move the way a modern detached house expects. Condensation on the glass is often the first place you notice a balance problem between heat, moisture and ventilation — not proof that every pane must be replaced tomorrow.
Ventilation
Trickle vents, extract fans and simple habits (lids on pans, a window ajar after a shower) change what you see on the glass. New windows can help when the old units are failing, but ventilation still belongs in the conversation.
What a survey looks for through a wet winter
On a visit we look at the condition of the units, where water sits, how rooms are used, and whether the opening itself is sound. We do not invent climate statistics or building-warrant rules on this page. The surveyor confirms what the property needs.
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