Damp, mould & leak services in Gillingham
Gillingham's housing stock spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces concentrated around the town centre and Brompton, through to post-war council estates in Twydall and Parkwood, and newer builds in Hempstead and Wigmore. This wide mix of construction eras, many properties with ageing brickwork, suspended timber floors and flat-roofed extensions, creates persistent vulnerability to damp, mould and water ingress.
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 Gillingham we cover
We survey properties right across Gillingham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Gillingham town centre
- Rainham
- Twydall
- Hempstead
- Parkwood
- Brompton
- Woodlands
- Wigmore
- Bredhurst
- Capstone
- Lordswood
- Luton
- Will Adams
Common damp problems in Gillingham homes
Rising and Penetrating Damp in Victorian Terraces
The dense rows of Victorian terraced properties around Gillingham town centre, Brompton and Luton were built without modern damp-proof courses. Over time, original slate DPCs crack or bridge, allowing ground moisture to rise through solid brick walls. Pointing erosion on exposed front and rear elevations also permits rainwater to penetrate, leaving characteristic tide marks, salting and peeling plaster internally.
Condensation Mould in Post-War Estate Housing
Council-built properties across Twydall and Parkwood frequently suffer severe condensation-related mould growth. Constructed with limited insulation and thermal bridging at wall junctions, these homes struggle to retain warmth evenly. Cold spots on external walls and around window reveals encourage moisture-laden air to condense, producing persistent black mould in bedrooms, bathrooms and corner junctions that worsens considerably through winter months.
Hidden Leaks in Flat-Roofed Extensions and Conversions
Across Gillingham's interwar and post-war housing, rear flat-roofed extensions and loft conversions are extremely common. Felt or asphalt coverings degrade over time, particularly where parapet walls and abutments meet the main structure. Water tracks along joists and ceiling voids before appearing as staining well away from the actual entry point, making the true source difficult to identify without a thorough professional survey.
What our customers say
Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)
Joeie Rouse, via Google
I have been dealing with damp and mould for years but these guys were able to come in and resolve the problem quickly and professionally. Their prices were fair and reasonable and they got the job done clean. 10/10 would use again and would recommend.
Thersa Waron Eurmind, via Google
Very helpful and professional, easy to communicate with about my mould issues and I received fast responses from the company on the best solutions for me. would recommend to all friends and family. 5/5
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Book a survey in Gillingham
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Gillingham. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.