Properties in Lancing
Lancing stretches from the banks of the River Adur to the foot of the South Downs, with the soaring chapel of Lancing College dominating the skyline. Old North Lancing, tucked against the Downs, retains a core of flint-and-brick cottages and period houses on solid walls, while the bulk of the town is inter-war and post-war: semi-detached houses, bungalows, and short terraces in cavity-wall brick with rendered or pebbledash fronts. Down by the seafront and around Widewater Lagoon are distinctive 1920s and 1930s beach properties and chalet bungalows, and modern development continues to fill the Adur valley to the north. The town's spread from chalk hillside to tidal floodplain gives it an unusually wide range of ground conditions.
Common Damp Issues in Lancing
In Lancing's inter-war and post-war housing, penetrating damp through cracked render and perished pointing is the most frequent problem, and the coastal exposure along the seafront and lagoon accelerates that decay. Single-storey bungalows are especially prone to condensation, where cold loft spaces above poorly ventilated rooms encourage moisture to settle and mould to form. The biggest local variable is ground water: properties close to the River Adur, around Widewater, and across the low-lying southern part of the town sit on a high water table and made-up ground, which drives rising damp and sub-floor dampness in older homes lacking an effective DPC. By contrast, the flint cottages of North Lancing tend to suffer penetrating damp through their open-textured walls.
Our Experience in Lancing
Lancing sits roughly eight miles west of Brighton, easily reached along the coast road or by train on the Coastway line. Because the town spans everything from exposed beachfront to riverside floodplain to downland village, we tailor each diagnosis to the specific plot — there is no single Lancing damp problem. We serve the area regularly as part of our wider West Sussex coverage, carrying out surveys for buyers and treatment work for homeowners and landlords. Surveys start from £95 plus VAT, and as a Biokil-approved contractor with more than 40 years' experience, all our work is backed by a 30-year guarantee.
What Lancing Customers Say
We had persistent damp patches on the bedroom wall that turned out to be penetrating damp from cracked render. They repaired the render, replaced the damaged plaster inside, and the wall has been bone dry ever since. Very fair pricing too.
Had the whole front of our house re-rendered after the old cement render was trapping moisture and causing damp inside. The new lime render looks fantastic and the internal damp has completely gone. The team were tidy and professional every day.
As a letting agent, I need contractors I can trust to do the job properly the first time. Brighton Damp Proofers have handled timber treatment across three of my managed properties — dealing with woodworm in roof timbers and a wet rot issue in a ground floor bay window. Every job has been completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
Our Services in Lancing
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Lancing and the surrounding area.
Damp Surveys
Professional damp surveys in Brighton, Hove & Sussex by experienced surveyors. Moisture mapping, thermal imaging & detailed reports from £95 plus VAT.
Rising Damp Treatment
Specialist rising damp treatment in Brighton & Sussex. Chemical DPC injection, salt-resistant replastering & 30-year guarantee.
Penetrating Damp Repairs
Expert penetrating damp repairs in Brighton & Sussex. We fix defective gutters, failed pointing & cracked render to stop water ingress for good.
Mould Removal & Condensation Control
Professional mould removal & condensation control in Brighton & Sussex. Black mould treatment, ventilation upgrades, insulation improvements & expert diagnosis.
Timber Treatment
Woodworm, dry rot & wet rot treatment in Brighton & Sussex. Experienced timber preservation specialists with 30-year guarantee.
Basement Waterproofing
Basement waterproofing in Brighton & Sussex. Tanking, cavity drain membranes & sump pump systems to create dry, usable spaces.
Wall Insulation
Wall insulation in Brighton & Sussex. Internal & external insulation to reduce heat loss, eliminate cold bridging & prevent condensation.
Rendering
Rendering services in Brighton & Sussex. Lime, cement & silicone render systems to protect and transform external walls.