Properties in Hollingbury
Hollingbury is a residential area on the northern slopes of Brighton, characterised by 1930s semi-detached houses and post-war council-built estates. The inter-war properties are typically three-bedroom semis with cavity walls, bay windows, and hipped tile roofs — a style found throughout suburban Brighton. The post-war housing includes both traditional brick-built houses and some non-traditional construction types.
Common Damp Issues in Hollingbury
The most frequent issue in Hollingbury is penetrating damp caused by failed cavity wall insulation. Many 1930s properties had retrofit cavity wall insulation installed in the 1980s and 1990s, which can slump, become waterlogged, or bridge the cavity, allowing moisture to track from the outer leaf to the inner. When this happens, damp patches appear on internal walls, particularly on elevations exposed to prevailing weather.
Condensation is also common, especially in properties where original air bricks and chimneys have been sealed up, reducing natural ventilation. We frequently recommend a combination of improved ventilation and cavity remediation to resolve these issues.
Our Experience in Hollingbury
Hollingbury sits adjacent to the Hollingbury golf course and the Iron Age hillfort at Hollingbury Castle, with views across the city. The residential streets — Hertford Road, Carden Avenue, and the surrounding area — are quiet and suburban, popular with families. Properties here are generally well-proportioned and affordable compared to central Brighton, making them attractive to first-time buyers who often need a damp survey before completing their purchase.
Our Services in Hollingbury
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Hollingbury 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.