Damp, mould & leak services in Hove
Hove's housing stock spans grand Regency and Victorian terraces in Brunswick Town and Cliftonville, Edwardian semi-detached properties inland, interwar council and private housing in Hangleton and West Blatchington, and modern seafront conversions. This broad mix of building ages, construction methods and coastal exposure creates persistent challenges with 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 Hove we cover
We survey properties right across Hove and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Central Hove
- Poets Corner
- Wish Ward
- Aldrington
- Hangleton
- Portslade
- West Blatchington
- Hove Park
- Westdene
- Goldsmid
- Brunswick Town
- Cliftonville
- Hove Seafront
- Nevill
Common damp problems in Hove homes
Rising and Penetrating Damp in Victorian and Regency Terraces
Brunswick Town, Poets Corner and Cliftonville contain substantial numbers of solid-walled Victorian and Regency terraces built without cavity walls or effective damp-proof courses. Groundwater rising through original lime mortar foundations is common, while driving rain from the English Channel saturates exposed front and rear elevations, leading to penetrating damp that stains internal plasterwork and encourages persistent mould growth at lower wall levels.
Flat Roof Leaks and Interwar Conversion Issues
Hangleton, West Blatchington and Aldrington contain a large number of interwar semi-detached houses, many of which have had rear extensions or loft conversions added over the decades. Flat or low-pitch felt roofs on these additions deteriorate and allow water ingress into upper floors and ceilings. Internal leak damage is often only discovered once mould colonies have already established themselves behind plasterboard linings.
Condensation and Poor Ventilation in Seafront Conversions
Large Victorian villas along Hove seafront and in the Goldsmid area have frequently been subdivided into flats, often with minimal structural alteration. Smaller individual units within these conversions suffer from restricted airflow, reduced wall thermal mass and original single-glazed sash windows. The combination of coastal humidity and inadequate ventilation accelerates condensation on cold external walls, particularly in bathrooms and basement-level flats, promoting black mould growth.
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 Hove
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Hove. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.