Properties in Fiveways
Fiveways is a residential area centred on the junction of five roads — Ditchling Road, Bear Road, Beaconsfield Road, and the surrounding streets. The housing is predominantly late-Victorian terraces built in the 1880s-1900s, with some Edwardian properties on the wider streets. Most are two or three-storey solid-wall brick houses with slate roofs and timber floors.
The area bridges the gap between the denser inner-city terraces of Hanover and the more spacious properties of Preston Park, with a mix of compact terraced houses and larger semi-detached villas.
Common Damp Issues in Fiveways
Rising damp is consistently the most common issue we treat in Fiveways properties. The solid-wall Victorian terraces here share the same construction characteristics — and the same vulnerabilities — as those throughout Brighton's inner suburbs. Failed or bridged DPCs, lack of sub-floor ventilation, and blocked air bricks are all frequent findings during our surveys.
We also treat a significant amount of condensation and mould, particularly in properties that have been divided into flats. The conversion process often seals up original fireplaces and ventilation points, creating airtight rooms where moisture from cooking, bathing, and breathing has nowhere to go. The result is persistent condensation on cold walls and windows, and black mould growth.
Our Experience in Fiveways
Fiveways is a well-connected residential area with good access to Brighton city centre, the London Road shopping area, and the open downland via Bear Road. The junction gives the area its name and provides a focal point with local shops and a pub. The Victorian terraces here are popular with families and first-time buyers, and damp issues — particularly rising damp — are a common concern during property purchases. We regularly carry out pre-purchase damp surveys for buyers in the Fiveways area.
Our Services in Fiveways
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Fiveways 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.