Properties in Brighton
Brighton's housing stock is extraordinarily diverse. Georgian townhouses and Regency terraces line the seafront and central streets, many with original lime render, solid walls, and basements prone to water ingress. Behind them, rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces climb the hillsides of Hanover, Queens Park, and Kemptown — most built with solid brick walls and no cavity, making them particularly vulnerable to both rising and penetrating damp.
Further out, inter-war semis in Patcham and Hollingbury, post-war council estates in Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb, and modern developments along the marina all present their own moisture challenges. Whatever the property type, Brighton's coastal climate — driving rain from the south-west, salt-laden air, and high humidity — means damp is never far away.
Common Damp Issues in Brighton
The most common issues we treat across Brighton are rising damp in Victorian terraces (typically caused by a failed or absent damp-proof course), penetrating damp in seafront and exposed properties where pointing and render have deteriorated, and condensation-driven black mould in flats, HMOs, and student housing where ventilation is poor.
Basement and cellar damp is particularly prevalent in Brighton's central Regency and Georgian properties, many of which have below-ground living spaces that were never designed to be waterproof by modern standards. We also see a significant amount of timber decay — wet rot in window frames and dry rot in sub-floor timbers — especially in properties that have had damp issues left untreated for years.
Our Experience in Brighton
We've been treating damp in Brighton properties for over 40 years. From the seafront terraces near The Lanes and Brighton Pier to the hilltop streets around Brighton Station, we know this city's building stock inside out. Our PCA-certified surveyors understand how Brighton's coastal exposure, chalk bedrock, and older construction methods combine to create unique moisture challenges that generic contractors often misdiagnose.
Our Services in Brighton
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Brighton and the surrounding area.
Damp Surveys
Comprehensive damp and timber surveys carried out by qualified PCA-accredited surveyors across Sussex.
Rising Damp Treatment
Specialist rising damp treatment including chemical DPC injection, replastering, and long-term guarantees.
Penetrating Damp Repairs
Diagnosis and repair of penetrating damp caused by defective rainwater goods, failed pointing, and cracked render.
Condensation & Mould Solutions
Effective condensation control and mould remediation through ventilation, insulation, and lifestyle advice.
Timber Treatment
Woodworm eradication, dry rot repair, and wet rot treatment by qualified timber preservation specialists.
Basement Waterproofing
Tanking, cavity drain membranes, and sump pump systems to create dry, usable basement and cellar spaces.
Wall Insulation
Internal and external wall insulation to reduce heat loss, eliminate cold bridging, and prevent condensation.
Rendering
Lime rendering, cement rendering, and silicone render systems to protect and transform external walls.