Damp Proofing Specialists in Chiswick
Damp and Mould Solutions provides expert damp proofing and damp repair for Chiswick’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, converted flats and riverside properties — rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation accurately diagnosed and treated, with no unnecessary work recommended.
Local property knowledge
Damp Problems Common in Chiswick Properties
Chiswick’s housing stock is dominated by late Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and converted period properties — a building type with well-documented, predictable damp vulnerabilities. Solid brick walls, century-old DPCs and raised front paths create the conditions for rising damp across W4, while Chiswick’s riverside proximity adds ground-moisture pressure at lower-ground level.
Rising Damp
Failed original DPCs in Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis across W4 — one of the most common damp problems we treat in Chiswick.
Penetrating Damp
Rain penetration through solid brick front elevations, defective window reveals and parapet copings on Chiswick’s period stock.
Bridged DPCs
Raised front paths, rendered plinths and patio installations bridging the original DPC — very common across Chiswick’s terraced streets.
Condensation & Mould
Poor ventilation in converted ground-floor and basement flats causing persistent black mould on external walls and around windows.
Sub-floor Timber Decay
Blocked or inadequate sub-floor air bricks causing wet rot in floor joists — common in Chiswick ground-floor and split-level conversions.
Loft Condensation
Chiswick’s extended Victorian terraces with conversion lofts often suffer inadequate ventilation, leading to condensation and mould on roof timbers.
What we treat
Damp Proofing Services in Chiswick
Damp Survey
Full written survey with moisture readings, photographs and cause diagnosis. Fixed-price, W4 and W6.
Rising Damp Treatment
Chemical DPC injection, salt-resistant re-plastering. 10-year written guarantee on selected treatments.
Penetrating Damp Treatment
Diagnosis and repair of rain penetration through Chiswick’s Victorian and Edwardian façades and window reveals.
Condensation Control
PIV systems and positive pressure ventilation for converted flats and Edwardian semis with condensation and mould problems.
Timber Treatment
Wet rot, dry rot and woodworm treatment. Sub-floor void assessment and joist repair across Chiswick ground-floor properties.
Pre-Purchase Survey
Specialist damp and timber survey for buyers of Chiswick period properties — required by most mortgage lenders on Victorian stock.
Landlord Services
Survey reports, scheduled inspections and treatment for landlords and managing agents across W4.
Mould Removal
Professional mould remediation and anti-fungal treatment for Chiswick homes with persistent black mould.
How it works
Our Survey & Treatment Process
Contact & Triage
Describe the problem and your Chiswick property. We confirm whether a survey is needed and book a same-week appointment.
CSRT Survey
A qualified surveyor visits and carries out moisture readings and visual inspection. Written report with diagnosis provided.
Written Quotation
Fixed-price quote with full scope, materials and timeline. No treatment without a clear written diagnosis first.
Treatment & Guarantee
Works carried out by our own teams. 10-year written guarantee issued on completion, transferable on sale.
Why choose us
Why Chiswick Homeowners & Landlords Choose Us
CSRT-Qualified Surveyors
Specialist damp qualifications — not salespeople with a commercial motive to recommend treatment.
Diagnosis Before Treatment
We never recommend treatment without first establishing the cause in writing — protecting you from unnecessary cost.
Victorian & Edwardian Experience
Extensive experience treating Chiswick’s specific stock: solid-wall terraces, Edwardian semis and converted ground-floor flats.
10-Year Written Guarantee
On selected treatments, transferable on sale — important in Chiswick’s active property market.
Own Teams — Not Subcontracted
Works carried out by our own employed teams throughout. Quality control remains with us.
Reports for Solicitors & Lenders
Survey reports accepted by solicitors and mortgage lenders active in the Chiswick market.
Coverage
Areas We Cover Around Chiswick
We cover all of Chiswick and the surrounding west London areas:
Common questions
FAQ — Damp Proofing in Chiswick
How much does a damp survey in Chiswick cost?
Why is rising damp so common in Chiswick Victorian terraces?
Are blocked air bricks causing damp in my Chiswick ground-floor flat?
Do you cover W4 and W6?
Do you guarantee damp proofing in Chiswick?
Get in touch
Book a Damp Survey in Chiswick
Speak to a CSRT-Qualified Damp Specialist
Tell us about the damp problem and your property type — we’ll confirm whether we can help and what to expect from a survey. Chiswick homeowners, buyers, landlords and managing agents all welcome.
💡 Tip: Send photos of the affected area to info@dampandmouldsolutions.co.uk — the more we can see before the survey, the faster we can advise on likely cause and solution.
Request a Survey in Chiswick
Fill in your details — same-week appointments frequently available across Chiswick.
Stop Damp at the Source in Chiswick
A proper diagnosis from a CSRT-qualified specialist before spending money on any treatment — that’s where every job starts.