Expert damp treatment, mould removal, and waterproofing solutions across Portsmouth. Trusted by thousands of local homeowners with 20-30 year guarantees and same-day emergency response available
For over 25 years, we’ve been protecting homes and businesses across Portsmouth, Hampshire from the damaging effects of damp, mould, and water ingress. Our team of PCA certified specialists understands the unique challenges that Portsmouth properties face.
Whether you own a Victorian terrace, modern apartment, or period property in Portsmouth, we provide comprehensive damp solutions backed by long-term guarantees that give you complete peace of mind.
Why Portsmouth Property Owners Choose Us:
We’ve successfully treated thousands of damp problems across Portsmouth, building our reputation on delivering permanent solutions, not temporary fixes. Our local specialists are trained to work with all Portsmouth building types and understand the regional weather patterns that contribute to damp issues.
Our Portsmouth Service Commitment:
Common Damp Problems We Fix in Portsmouth:
We work closely with Portsmouth building control and local authorities to ensure all treatments meet current regulations and preservation requirements for your area.
25+ Years Serving Portsmouth
We’re not a national company with no local knowledge. Our Portsmouth team lives and works in your community, with deep understanding of local building types, weather patterns, and the specific damp challenges Portsmouth properties face.
Our Local Advantage:
20-30 Year Insurance-Backed Guarantees
We’re so confident in our work that every damp treatment comes with comprehensive long-term guarantees. Unlike temporary fixes that fail after months, our solutions are engineered to last decades.
Guarantee Benefits:
Qualified Experts, Not General Builders
Every technician is Property Care Association (PCA) certified and undergoes continuous training. We’re specialists in damp treatment, not general builders dabbling in damp work.
Professional Standards:
24/7 Emergency Service Across Portsmouth
Damp emergencies don’t wait for business hours. Storm damage, burst pipes, or sudden leaks need immediate attention. Our emergency team responds 24/7 throughout Portsmouth.
Emergency Promise:
Damp emergencies don’t wait for convenient times. Storm damage, burst pipes, sudden leaks, or flooding require immediate professional attention to prevent extensive damage to your Portsmouth property.
Portsmouth Emergency Situations:
Emergency Promise to Portsmouth Customers:
✓ 24/7 phone answering, every day of the year
✓ Emergency attendance within 2-4 hours
✓ Temporary make-safe completed same day
✓ Permanent solution scheduled immediately
✓ Direct insurance company liaison
Contact us by email, or online form. We’ll arrange a convenient survey appointment at your Portsmouth property, typically available within 24-48 hours.
Our PCA certified surveyor visits your Portsmouth property to conduct a thorough inspection using moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and decades of experience.
Within 48 hours, receive a comprehensive report explaining exactly what’s causing damp in your Portsmouth property, how we’ll fix it, and what it will cost.
Once approved, we schedule work at your convenience. Our teams work efficiently, completing most Portsmouth damp projects within a week with minimal disruption to your routine.
Hampshire’s climate with regular rainfall and humidity combined with older housing stock creates ideal conditions for damp. Many properties in Portsmouth were built before modern damp-proofing standards existed, making rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation particularly common in the region.
Costs vary depending on property size and severity of the damp problem. In Portsmouth, typical prices are: Rising damp £1,800-£3,500, Penetrating damp £2,000-£4,500, Mould removal £800-£2,500, and Basement waterproofing £3,500-£15,000. We always provide free surveys and fixed-price quotes before any work begins.
Most internal damp treatments don’t require planning permission in Portsmouth. However, if your property is listed or in a conservation area, you may need consent for certain external works. We handle all necessary applications with Portsmouth local authority and advise on requirements during your survey.
Most Portsmouth damp projects complete within 3-7 days. Rising damp treatment typically takes 3-5 days, penetrating damp repairs 5-10 days, mould removal 2-3 days, and basement waterproofing 1-3 weeks depending on size. We provide accurate timescales in your personalized quote.
Absolutely. Our insurance-backed guarantees are accepted by all major UK mortgage lenders including Nationwide, Halifax, Santander, Barclays, HSBC, and local building societies in Hampshire. We provide proper documentation for conveyancing solicitors and mortgage providers.
Yes. Mould exposure causes respiratory problems, allergies, asthma attacks, and other health issues, especially in children, elderly people, and those with existing conditions. Many Portsmouth families suffer unnecessarily from mould-related health problems. Professional removal and prevention is essential for a healthy home.
Yes, significantly. Untreated damp can reduce property value by 10-20% in Portsmouth and make properties difficult to sell or mortgage. Potential buyers are put off by visible damp, and surveyors will downvalue properties or reject mortgage applications. Professional treatment with guarantees restores full property value.
Yes. We work on all property types in Portsmouth including houses, flats, apartments, bungalows, commercial buildings, listed buildings, and heritage properties. We have extensive experience with Hampshire’s diverse building stock from Victorian terraces to modern new builds.
expert advice and transparent pricing from Portsmouth’s certified damp specialists.
