# The Healthy House Podcast | UK Property & Healthy Homes > The Healthy House Podcast is a UK property, construction and healthy homes podcast. Leading architects, surveyors, builders and building-health experts explain damp, mould, ventilation, retrofit and construction quality in plain English — so homeowners can make informed decisions. *Source: https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/* UK property · construction · healthy homes # Honest conversations about the buildings we live in. Leading architects, surveyors, masons and building-health specialists explain damp, mould, ventilation, retrofit and construction quality in plain English — so you can make decisions about your own home without being sold to. Raising standards. Sharing knowledge. Helping homeowners make informed decisions. [Browse all episodes](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes) Listen on - ![Listen on Spotify](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/_astro/spotify.B4ccmVdv.png) - ![Watch on YouTube](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/_astro/youtube-on-dark.CGdUs5H8.svg) - ![Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/_astro/applepodcasts-on-dark.Dt35AS1E.svg) - ![Available on Amazon Music](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/_astro/amazonmusic-on-dark.BthUupRt.svg) - More ways to listen Latest episode [![](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/images/episodes/why-quality-joinery-is-worth-every-penny.jpg)](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes/why-quality-joinery-is-worth-every-penny) Episode 531 August 20261 hr 29 min ## Why Quality Joinery Is Worth Every Penny Good joinery shapes the spaces we use every day, from kitchens and staircases to timber windows and doors. But with materials, prices and workmanship varying, how do you know who to trust, what you’re paying for and whether the finished work will last?In Episode 5 of The Healthy With Keith Dowley, Ultimate Joinery Solutions Hosted by [Weather Wise Solutions](https://weatherwiseuk.co.uk/) Damp, mould and condensation specialists Sponsored by [Remmers Group](https://www.remmers.co.uk/en_GB) Manufacturer of construction chemicals and building protection systems Produced by [Crawford & Beattie](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccb-visuals/) Video, podcast and media production Why this show exists ## Most bad building work is sold to people who had no way of knowing. Homeowners are asked to make expensive, irreversible decisions about their houses using language nobody ever explained to them. This podcast is an attempt to close that gap — by putting the people who genuinely understand these buildings in front of a microphone and asking them to speak plainly. ### Plain English, not jargon Damp, ventilation, breathability, U-values — the language of building science locks ordinary homeowners out of decisions about their own homes. Every episode is an attempt to translate it without dumbing it down. ### People who actually do the work Guests are surveyors, specialist contractors, masons, architects and manufacturers who spend their days on real buildings. Experience on site counts for more here than a job title. ### Honest about what is not known Building health is full of contested ground and bad advice sold with total confidence. Where the evidence is thin or the trade disagrees, the conversation says so rather than papering over it. ### Useful before it is promotional Weather Wise Solutions hosts the show and Remmers sponsors it, but neither buys a say in what a guest concludes. If an episode is only useful as an advert, it has failed. Episodes ## Recent conversations [![](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/images/episodes/why-does-the-damp-industry-have-such-a-bad-reputation.jpg)](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes/why-does-the-damp-industry-have-such-a-bad-reputation) Episode 424 August 20261 hr 35 min ### Why Does the Damp Industry Have Such a Bad Reputation? A damp patch can look straightforward, but the wrong diagnosis can turn a simple maintenance issue into thousands of pounds of unnecessary work. Rising damp is often blamed first, chemical DPCs are prescribed by default, and moisture-meter readings are treated as proof, even when With Andrew Martin, The Damp Men [![](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/images/episodes/the-hidden-craft-behind-modern-homes-bespoke-metalwork-expla.jpg)](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes/the-hidden-craft-behind-modern-homes-bespoke-metalwork-expla) Episode 318 August 20261 hr 19 min ### The Hidden Craft Behind Modern Homes – Bespoke Metalwork Explained Dan Bragg, owner of Custom Fabrications, joins Aaron Worrall to explain how bespoke staircases, balustrades and gates are designed and built, and what homeowners get wrong about steel. With Dan Bragg, Custom Fabrications [![](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/images/episodes/brick-by-brick.jpg)](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes/brick-by-brick) Episode 210 August 20261 hr 32 min ### Brick by Brick: The Truth About Traditional Homes Heritage masonry specialist Jake Mitchell of Archer Brick & Stone joins Aaron Worrall to explain why lime mortar, not cement, is essential to protecting traditional brick and stone homes. With Jake Mitchell, Archer Brick & Stone [![](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/images/episodes/damp-explained.jpg)](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes/damp-explained) Episode 13 August 20261 hr 31 min ### Damp Explained: What Every Homeowner Should Know Damp specialist Paul Hughes joins Aaron Worrall to explain the three types of damp, why homes get misdiagnosed, and the early warning signs every homeowner should know. With Paul Hughes [All episodes](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/episodes) Explainers ## Start with the question you actually have Written guides that pull together what the show’s guests have said on the subjects homeowners ask about most. Free, no sign-up, no sales pitch. [### What causes damp and mould in a house, and how do I tell the difference? A guide to the three real types of damp, why so many homes are misdiagnosed, what a damp meter can and can't tell you, and how to spot a contractor who's guessing.Read the guide →](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/topics/damp-and-mould)[### Why does my house get condensation, and how do I stop it? Where household moisture actually comes from, why airtight modern homes need more ventilation not less, and how trickle vents, extract fans, PIV and MVHR each fit into the fix.Read the guide →](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/topics/condensation-and-ventilation)[### Why does an old house need lime mortar instead of cement? How solid-wall traditional buildings manage moisture, why cement pointing damages old brick and stone, and what owners of listed and older properties need to know before repairing them.Read the guide →](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/topics/heritage-and-lime)[### What should I check for damp and building health before buying a house? What a mortgage valuation actually covers, the different levels of RICS survey, how to read a vague damp note, and why a free specialist report isn't always as independent as it sounds.Read the guide →](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/topics/buying-a-home)[### What are landlords legally required to do about damp and mould in the UK? An overview of Awaab's Law, the Fitness for Human Habitation Act, the HHSRS damp and mould hazard, and what tenants and landlords in the UK should know and document.Read the guide →](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/topics/healthy-homes-and-the-law) Guests ## People who do this for a living Specialist contractors, surveyors, masons and manufacturers — chosen for what they know rather than how well they market themselves. [AW](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/aaron-worrall) ### Aaron Worrall Host, Weather Wise Solutions Aaron Worrall is a director of Weather Wise Solutions, the damp, mould and condensation specialist behind The Healthy House Podcast. He spends his working life in other people's homes, diagnosing moisture problems and undoing work that was sold to people who had no way of knowing it was wrong — which is the reason this show exists. [AM](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/andrew-martin) ### Andrew Martin Founder, The Damp Men Andrew Martin is the founder of The Damp Men, a family-run property preservation business in the South West. He appeared on Episode 4 of The Healthy House Podcast to explain why the damp-proofing industry has such a mixed reputation, and why diagnosis has to come before treatment. 1 episode [DB](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/dan-bragg) ### Dan Bragg Owner, Custom Fabrications Dan Bragg is the owner of Custom Fabrications. He appeared on Episode 3 of The Healthy House Podcast to explain bespoke metalwork — staircases, balustrades, gates and structural steel — and the fabrication process behind it, from CAD drawing to installation. 1 episode [JM](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/jake-mitchell) ### Jake Mitchell Heritage masonry specialist, Archer Brick & Stone Jake Mitchell of Archer Brick & Stone is a heritage masonry specialist who works on traditional buildings across the UK. He appeared on Episode 2 of The Healthy House Podcast to explain why lime mortar, not cement, is essential to protecting older brick and stonework. 1 episode [KD](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/keith-dowley) ### Keith Dowley Director, Ultimate Joinery Solutions Keith Dowley is a director of Ultimate Joinery Solutions, a bespoke joinery business. He appeared on Episode 5 of The Healthy House Podcast to talk about traditional craftsmanship, bespoke joinery and building a family business. 1 episode [PH](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests/paul-hughes) ### Paul Hughes Damp specialist Paul Hughes is a damp specialist who appeared on Episode 1 of The Healthy House Podcast. He joined host Aaron Worrall to explain the three main types of damp and why so many homes get misdiagnosed and treated for the wrong problem. 1 episode [All guests](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/guests) Who it’s for ## Made for the person who has to decide. Whether that is a homeowner staring at a survey report, a landlord working to Awaab’s Law, or an architect specifying a repair on a listed building. - Homeowners trying to understand a problem in their own house - Buyers and sellers facing a damp or survey report they cannot interpret - Landlords and housing providers working to Awaab’s Law and Decent Homes standards - Architects, surveyors and specifiers working on existing buildings - Contractors and tradespeople who want to hear how others approach the same job Get involved ## Know something homeowners need to hear? We are always looking for guests across property, construction, architecture, housing, design, sustainability and building health — from national names to the best specialist in one trade. [Pitch yourself as a guest](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/be-a-guest)[Contact the show](https://www.thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk/contact) Questions ## About the podcast ### What is The Healthy House Podcast about? The Healthy House Podcast is a UK podcast about property, construction and healthy homes. Each episode is a long-form conversation with a specialist — a surveyor, mason, contractor, architect or manufacturer — about a subject homeowners are routinely given bad advice on, such as damp, mould, condensation, ventilation, repointing or renovating an older building. ### Who hosts The Healthy House Podcast? The show is hosted by Aaron Worrall, a director of Weather Wise Solutions, a damp, mould and condensation specialist based in Staffordshire. It is sponsored by Remmers Group and produced by Crawford & Beattie. ### Where can I listen to The Healthy House Podcast? Episodes are available on Spotify and on YouTube, where the show is published in full video. Apple Podcasts and other networks are planned. You can also play every episode directly from the episode pages on this site. ### Is the podcast only useful if I work in construction? No. The show is made for ordinary homeowners first. Guests are asked to explain things in plain English, and every episode page carries a written summary and key takeaways so you can get the answer without listening to 90 minutes if you do not want to. ### Does the sponsor decide what guests say? No. Remmers Group sponsors the show and Weather Wise Solutions hosts it, but neither has editorial control over a guest’s conclusions. Where guests disagree with common industry practice, that disagreement stays in. ### How can I suggest a guest or appear on the show? Pitches are welcome from people who work in property, construction, architecture, housing, design, sustainability and building health. Email info@thehealthyhousepodcast.co.uk or send a message through any of the show’s social channels.