Properties in Hove
Hove's housing stock spans nearly two centuries of architectural styles. The seafront is defined by grand Regency and Victorian terraces — Brunswick Terrace, Adelaide Crescent, and Palmeira Square — many with basements and lower-ground-floor flats. Behind the seafront, streets of substantial Victorian and Edwardian houses line the wide avenues of the Willett Estate, Hove Park, and the surrounding area.
Further inland, inter-war semis, 1960s flats, and modern developments fill the residential streets from Aldrington to Portslade. The variety of construction types means we encounter the full spectrum of damp issues across Hove.
Common Damp Issues in Hove
Basement and cellar damp is a significant issue in Hove's seafront properties, where below-ground living spaces are common. Rising damp affects the Victorian and Edwardian terraces throughout the town, particularly those with solid-wall construction. Penetrating damp from deteriorating stucco render is endemic on the seafront, where decades of salt exposure have damaged facades.
Condensation and mould are common in the many flatted conversions, where original houses have been subdivided without adequate consideration for ventilation. We also treat a lot of timber decay — sash window rot, sub-floor decay, and bay window structural timbers — across Hove's period housing stock.
Our Experience in Hove
We treat damp in properties across the full length and breadth of Hove, from the grand crescents of the seafront to the suburban streets of Hangleton and Portslade. Our surveyors are experienced with the specific challenges of Hove's coastal location and period building stock, and we always specify materials and methods appropriate to the age and construction of the property.
Our Services in Hove
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Hove 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.