Damp, mould & leak services in Brighton
Brighton's housing stock is dominated by Regency and Victorian terraces, converted seafront townhouses, purpose-built Edwardian flats and post-war council estates. Many properties have been subdivided into flats over the decades, leaving ageing shared drainage systems, inadequate ventilation and original solid brick walls highly vulnerable to penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation-related mould growth.
Leak Detection
Trace hidden water leaks without damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →
Damp Investigation
Identify rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation, and tell them apart properly. Damp investigation →
Mould Inspection
Find the moisture source feeding the mould, not just treat the surface. Mould inspection →
Structural Drying
Dry out walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying →
Areas of Brighton we cover
We survey properties right across Brighton and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Kemp Town
- Hanover
- Preston Park
- Hove
- Moulsecoomb
- Patcham
- Rottingdean
- Whitehawk
- Seven Dials
- Fiveways
- Brunswick Town
- North Laine
- Hollingdean
- Woodingdean
Common damp problems in Brighton homes
Penetrating Damp in Seafront and Coastal Terraces
Brighton's proximity to the English Channel means properties in areas such as Kemp Town, Brunswick Town and the seafront terraces face persistent salt-laden wind-driven rain. Original lime render on Regency and Victorian elevations deteriorates over time, allowing moisture to penetrate solid brick walls directly. This frequently presents as damp patches on internal walls, peeling decorations and eventually mould growth that worsens through autumn and winter.
Condensation Mould in Converted Victorian Flats
Large Victorian townhouses across Hanover, Seven Dials and Fiveways have commonly been converted into multiple flats, often with poorly ventilated bathrooms and kitchens, single-glazed sash windows and inadequate extract fans. Warm moist air produced by cooking and bathing has nowhere to escape, condensing on cold external walls and window reveals. Black mould growth in these circumstances is extremely common and frequently misidentified by occupants as rising damp.
Hidden Leaks in Post-War and Council-Built Properties
Post-war estates in Moulsecoomb, Whitehawk and Hollingdean contain a significant number of properties with ageing flat roofs, shared internal pipework chases and original cast iron guttering. Slow leaks from roof membranes, failed soil pipe joints and deteriorating rainwater goods can remain concealed within floor voids and wall cavities for extended periods, only becoming apparent once widespread timber decay or significant plasterwork staining has already occurred.
What our customers say
I recently used a damp and mould specialist company and was extremely impressed with the service from start to finish. From the initial survey, they were knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to clearly explain the cause of the issue rather than just treating the symptoms.
Tarik Barak, via Google
Omg what brilliant service, excellent the cleaner did a very good job was efficient he took his time and cleaned everything, highly recommend S. Bessim…
Susan Bessim, via Google
Service was excellent! Explained the whole process thoroughly, arrived on time when carrying out the survey. The survey was detailed and exactly what I needed for my insurance. They returned to carry out the treatment the following week. 10/10 would highly recommend.
Sukru, via Google
Book a survey in Brighton
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Brighton. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.