Damp Surveys · Kensington
Damp Surveys in Kensington
Kensington's grand stucco-fronted townhouses and red-brick mansion blocks are some of the most valuable — and most damp-prone — period buildings in London. Behind the pristine facades sit solid masonry walls, deep basements, and lightwells that were never designed for modern living, and that is where damp problems hide.
Henderson Wood carries out independent, PCA-methodology damp surveys throughout Kensington, from the garden squares off Kensington High Street to the mews houses and converted flats around Holland Park. Because we diagnose first and never sell treatment, our reports are trusted by buyers, owners, and managing agents across the borough.
Property Types in Kensington
- Grand stucco-fronted Victorian and early Georgian townhouses, many with deep basements and vaults
- Red-brick mansion blocks around Kensington Court and Cornwall Gardens
- Converted flats within large period houses
- Mews houses off the main garden squares
Common Damp Issues in Kensington
Basement and lightwell damp
Kensington's deep basements and lightwells suffer lateral penetrating damp and ground moisture, especially where original tanking has failed or a basement has been dug out and converted.
Penetrating damp through stucco
Cracked or blown render on stucco facades lets rainwater track into solid walls, producing internal damp patches that are frequently misdiagnosed as rising damp.
Condensation in converted flats
Sub-divided period houses often have poor ventilation and cold external walls, leading to condensation and mould in bedrooms and bathrooms.
