Damp, mould & leak services in Shoreham By Sea
Shoreham by Sea contains a varied housing mix spanning Victorian and Edwardian terraces along streets such as Ham Road, mid-twentieth century council-built semis, interwar bungalows, and the distinctive timber-framed beach chalets on Shoreham Beach. This combination of ages, construction methods, and proximity to the River Adur and the English Channel creates persistent conditions for 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 Shoreham By Sea we cover
We survey properties right across Shoreham By Sea and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Shoreham Beach
- Buckingham Road
- Ham Road
- Middle Road
- Ropetackle
- Southwick
- Fishersgate
- Kingston by Sea
- Old Shoreham
- Adur Recreation Ground Area
- Shoreham Town Centre
- Upper Shoreham Road
- Boundstone Lane Area
- North Shoreham
Common damp problems in Shoreham By Sea homes
Rising Damp in Victorian Terraces Near the Town Centre
The older terraced properties along Ham Road, Brunswick Road, and surrounding streets were built without effective damp-proof courses, or have original courses that have now failed or been bridged by raised external ground levels. Moisture from the ground travels upward through brick and plaster, producing tide marks, salting, and peeling decorations at low wall level, often misdiagnosed as condensation by occupants.
Penetrating Damp in Shoreham Beach Chalets and Coastal Properties
The timber-clad and lightweight construction beach properties on Shoreham Beach face relentless exposure to salt-laden westerly winds off the Channel. Weatherboarding, window frames, and flat or low-pitched roofs are particularly vulnerable. Salt accelerates timber decay and causes gaps in cladding joints, allowing driven rainwater to penetrate walls and ceilings, leading to persistent internal dampness and black mould growth behind internal linings.
Condensation and Hidden Leaks in Post-War Bungalows
Mid-century bungalows common across North Shoreham and the Upper Shoreham Road area were built with minimal roof insulation and single-glazed windows, both of which have often since been partially upgraded but inconsistently. Poor ventilation combined with retrofitted double glazing traps moisture-laden air, causing condensation mould in bathrooms, kitchens, and roof voids. Ageing copper pipework and old flat-roof sections also develop slow hidden leaks that saturate ceiling joists before becoming visible.
What our customers say
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
Jensen B, via Google
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
Book a survey in Shoreham By Sea
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Shoreham By Sea. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.