Properties in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea stands at the mouth of the River Adur, a town with Norman origins clustered around the great church of St Mary de Haura. The historic centre holds medieval flint-built fabric, Georgian and Victorian terraces along the High Street and its lanes, and the maritime character of a former working port. Old Shoreham, upriver, retains an older village core, while extensive 1930s development spreads across the surrounding streets in cavity-wall semis with rendered finishes. Most distinctive of all is Shoreham Beach — the long shingle spit between the river and the sea — where eccentric self-built bungalows, the famous converted railway-carriage homes of legend, and modern architect-designed houses sit directly on the beach, fully exposed to the elements.
Common Damp Issues in Shoreham-by-Sea
Water defines Shoreham's damp problems from two directions. The tidal Adur and the low-lying riverside streets bring a high water table and a real flood risk, which keeps ground moisture high and drives rising damp and sub-floor decay through the older terraces and cottages that lack a sound DPC. From the seaward side, the beach and harbour expose properties to salt and relentless wind-driven rain, eroding render and pointing and forcing penetrating damp through the masonry — a particular issue for the exposed homes of Shoreham Beach. The medieval and flint-built structures in the old centre suffer penetrating damp through their weathered lime-mortar joints, and the combination of persistent moisture and old timber means wet and dry rot are recurring findings.
Our Experience in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham sits between the South Downs and the sea about five miles west of Brighton, with a lively arts scene, a rich maritime heritage, and the historic Shoreham Airport on its edge. We serve the town regularly and understand the very different demands of its riverside, town-centre, and beachfront properties — no two parts of Shoreham behave the same way. For the historic buildings around St Mary de Haura we use heritage-appropriate, breathable materials, while for exposed beach homes we specify salt-tolerant, weather-resistant repairs. Surveys start from £95 plus VAT, and as a Biokil-approved contractor with over 40 years' experience, all our work is backed by a 30-year guarantee.
Recent Damp Work Near Shoreham-by-Sea
A few of the jobs we have completed in Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area.
What Shoreham-by-Sea Customers Say
Excellent service from start to finish. The surveyor was thorough and explained everything clearly. The rising damp treatment was completed on time and the replastering looks perfect. Highly recommend Brighton Damp Proofers to anyone with damp issues.
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.
Our Services in Shoreham-by-Sea
We provide the full range of damp proofing and timber preservation services in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.