Damp, mould & leak services in Shoreham
Shoreham-by-Sea combines Victorian and Edwardian terraces in its town centre with distinctive 1930s bungalows and timber-clad beach houses along Shoreham Beach. Older solid-wall construction, proximity to the River Adur, coastal exposure and a high water table all contribute significantly to persistent damp, mould and water ingress problems across the area.
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 we cover
We survey properties right across Shoreham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Shoreham Village
- Shoreham Beach
- Southwick
- Lancing
- Steyning
- Upper Beeding
- Bramber
- Coombes
- Erringham
- Old Shoreham
- New Shoreham
- Kingston by Sea
- Fishergate Hill
- Portslade
Common damp problems in Shoreham homes
Rising Damp in Victorian Town Centre Terraces
The solid brick terraces concentrated around Brunswick Road and the town centre were built without modern damp-proof courses. Over time, original lime mortar joints erode and bridging materials allow ground moisture to wick upward through walls. Homeowners frequently report tide marks on lower plasterwork, peeling skirting boards and musty odours that worsen noticeably during wetter winter months.
Penetrating Damp in Shoreham Beach Properties
Shoreham Beach's unique mix of timber-framed chalets, prefabricated bungalows and older wooden-clad homes faces relentless coastal wind-driven rain from the English Channel. Weatherboarding joints open as timber expands and contracts seasonally, allowing water to penetrate wall cavities. Flat or shallow-pitched roofs common on these properties are also particularly vulnerable to ponding and eventual membrane failure.
Hidden Leaks and Condensation in Post-War Housing
Shoreham's substantial stock of 1950s and 1960s local authority and private estates, particularly around Buckingham Road and Manor Road, suffers from ageing copper pipework and outdated bathroom fittings prone to slow leaks within floor voids and partition walls. Poor original ventilation design means condensation builds heavily in kitchens and bathrooms, promoting black mould growth on internal walls and ceiling corners.
What our customers say
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
Amazing company! They responding very quickly. They have a low prices as well, not crazy quotes like from others. Job has been done very quickly and team was very professional. I will use them in the future if I needed. Thanks!
Patryk Gutowski, via Google
Really impressed with the whole experience. The surveyor did a proper, thorough job and didn't rush anything, they got to the root cause of the damp and explained it all clearly. Detailed, professional and reassuring from start to finish. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
Keiryn Raf, via Google
Book a survey in Shoreham
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Shoreham. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.