Speak to a Specialist
Speak to a Specialist
Lancing · BN15

Damp Survey Lancing: Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment

The Assessment (what many people call a damp survey) is one non-destructive visit that finds the cause of damp, mould or a hidden leak across Lancing and the surrounding area, with a clear, insurance-ready report.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 22 Google reviews
Quick answer: If you have damp, mould or a suspected water leak at a property in Lancing, your first visit is a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment. Our specialists carry out a non-destructive investigation to find the root cause, then give you a written report with photographs and a clear plan to fix it. Your report follows within 3 to 5 working days of the visit. We confirm the price on a written quote once we understand the problem. Call 020 3051 8478.

Damp, mould & leak services in Lancing

Lancing's housing stock spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the seafront, interwar semi-detached properties built across the flat coastal plain, and post-war council estates inland. This mix of older solid-wall construction and ageing cavity walls, combined with Lancing's low-lying position and proximity to the English Channel, creates persistent conditions that accelerate damp ingress, condensation and leak damage.

Leak Detection

Trace hidden water leaks without damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →

Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment

One visit that finds the cause of damp, mould or water damage, and tells rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart. About the Assessment →

Mould Treatment

Treat black mould and deal with the moisture source behind it, so it does not keep coming back. Mould treatment →

Structural Drying

Dry out walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying →

Areas of Lancing we cover

We visit properties right across Lancing and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common damp problems in Lancing homes

Penetrating Damp in Victorian Seafront Terraces

The solid-brick Victorian and Edwardian terraces concentrated near South Lancing and the seafront are directly exposed to south-westerly onshore winds and driven rain. Without a cavity to break moisture transfer, rainwater penetrates the external face and travels inward. Repeated wetting and drying cycles erode pointing, and salts from the brickwork produce damp patches and staining on internal walls and chimney breasts.

Condensation and Mould in Interwar Semi-Detached Homes

The large stock of 1930s and 1940s semi-detached properties across Mash Barn, Penhill and the Grinstead Lane corridor typically have partial or unfilled cavity walls with limited insulation. Warm moist air from kitchens and bathrooms hits cold external walls and cold-bridging around window reveals, producing condensation. Without adequate ventilation, black mould colonises window frames, corner walls and cupboards against external elevations.

Hidden Roof and Gutter Leaks in Post-War Estate Properties

Post-war terraced and semi-detached properties on Lancing's inland estates frequently suffer from degraded flat-roof extensions, cracked mortar around chimney stacks and blocked or rusted guttering. Because the coastal climate delivers sustained rainfall rather than brief heavy downpours, slow leaks go undetected for extended periods. Water tracks along ceiling joists before presenting as staining or wet plaster well away from the actual point of entry.

What our customers say

Excellent
Rated 5.0 / 5 based on 22 reviews on
Tip: If a damp patch keeps coming back after redecorating, it is almost always a symptom, not the problem. An assessment that finds the source first saves paying for the same repair twice.

Request an Assessment in Lancing

Call 020 3051 8478 or send us your details and we will agree a date with you. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Lancing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment in Lancing cost?
We confirm the price on a written quote once we understand the problem. Your first visit is a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment, which includes the non-destructive investigation and an insurance-ready written report with photographs. If leak detection is needed, we quote for it separately before any work starts.
Do you cover the whole of Lancing?
Yes. We visit properties across Lancing and the surrounding neighbourhoods and postcodes.
Can you tell the difference between condensation, rising and penetrating damp?
Yes, and it matters because the fix differs for each. Our assessment identifies which type you have using moisture readings and thermal imaging.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Every assessment comes with a clear written report including the cause, photographic evidence and recommendations, formatted for insurers and managing agents. Your report follows within 3 to 5 working days of the visit.

More help in Lancing

Leak detection

Trace a hidden water leak in Lancing using thermal, acoustic and tracer gas methods, with minimal damage. Leak detection in Lancing →

Structural drying

Dry walls, floors and voids in Lancing after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Lancing →

Mould removal

Treat black mould in your Lancing property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Lancing →

See what you get before you speak to us: read a real report from start to finish.