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Damp and Mould Specialists Serving Cambridge
Cambridge property ranges from college-era and Victorian buildings to modern high-density flats. Procure Group Ltd investigates damp, mould and condensation across all of it, establishing the cause before recommending any remedial work.
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What we investigate
Damp and mould concerns we investigate in Cambridge
Any one of these symptoms can have several different causes, and the right remedy depends entirely on which one it is. That is what a survey establishes.
Damp patches and tide marks
Staining at low level or around a specific point on a wall or ceiling.
Mould growth
Black, green or grey growth on walls, ceilings, sealant, window reveals or behind furniture.
Musty odours
A persistent smell, often in a cupboard, wardrobe or unused room, sometimes before anything is visible.
Peeling paint and damaged plaster
Blistering, salting, crumbling plaster or wallpaper lifting away from the wall.
Condensation on windows
Water on glass and frames in the morning, and mould appearing on cold surfaces.
Water penetration
Damp appearing during or after rain, frequently linked to rainwater goods or pointing.
Suspected rising damp
Low-level dampness that may be rising damp, or may be one of several other causes.
Timber decay and woodworm
Soft or crumbling timber, fungal growth, exit holes or springy floors.
Leaks and escapes of water
Plumbing, heating or drainage leaks that show up some distance from the source.
Restricted air movement and cold surfaces
Rooms that feel humid, cold spots at reveals and lintels, and extract fans that do not clear steam.
Below-ground wall moisture
Damp, salting or water ingress at or just below external ground level.
We do not diagnose rising damp from photographs or from a single meter reading, and we do not assume that every damp problem needs chemical damp proofing. A great many do not.
What we are asked for
The work we are called out for in Cambridge
Each of these is a different problem with a different remedy. Which one applies depends on what the readings and the building show.
Damp surveys in Cambridge
An evidence-led investigation of what is making the wall wet, with readings and findings you can act on.
Damp proofing in Cambridge
Where a damp-proof course has genuinely failed, the appropriate remedial specification for the wall in question.
Mould removal in Cambridge
Professional remediation of the contamination, and control of the moisture conditions behind it.
Condensation control in Cambridge
Humidity, ventilation and surface temperature measured before any equipment is recommended.
Below-ground damp protection in Cambridge
Damp at or just below external ground level investigated, with localised protection where remediation calls for it. We do not install basement or cellar waterproofing.
Services
Damp, mould, timber and below-ground damp protection in Cambridge
Each service below links to the full national service page, where the investigation, the treatment options and the circumstances in which it is not appropriate are set out in detail.
Damp
Damp investigations
A structured investigation to establish the likely cause of dampness before any remedial work is recommended.
Damp
Rising damp assessments
Careful assessment of low-level dampness, which is frequently caused by something other than rising damp.
Damp
Penetrating damp investigations
Investigation of moisture entering through walls, roofs, openings and rainwater goods.
Surveys
Specialist damp surveys
Mould & condensation
Condensation control
Assessment of moisture production, ventilation, heating and insulation to reduce surface condensation.
Mould & condensation
Mould remediation
Treating the mould is only part of the solution. We investigate why it developed in the first place, then remediate the contamination and control the conditions that caused it.
Timber
Timber preservation
Assessment and treatment of structural timbers affected by moisture, decay or insect attack.
Timber
Woodworm investigations and treatment
Establishing whether insect activity is current before recommending any treatment.
Timber
Wet rot investigation and repairs
Identifying and repairing timber decay caused by sustained high moisture content.
Timber
Dry rot investigations
Careful investigation of suspected dry rot, which can extend beyond visibly damp timber.
Repairs & finishes
Damp-resistant plastering
Replastering specifications appropriate to walls affected by dampness or salt contamination.
Repairs & finishes
External damp-related repairs
Repairs to the external fabric that address the source of moisture entry.
Repairs & finishes
Water-damage reinstatement
Drying, repair and reinstatement following leaks, escapes of water or flooding.
Repairs & finishes
Internal wall insulation
Insulation of solid walls with careful attention to moisture risk and detailing.
Our work
Damp, mould and timber work around Cambridge
Photographs from Procure Group projects. Work of this kind is carried out across the area, so none is presented as a property at a particular address unless the caption says so.
Local property context
Property and moisture in Cambridge
Different construction types behave differently when they get wet, so the approach is matched to the building in front of us.
A large proportion of central Cambridge housing is period property in conservation areas, much of it converted into flats or let to students, academics and professionals. Solid brick walls, original lime plaster and later cement renders or impermeable finishes interact in ways that need to be understood before any treatment is specified — an unsuitable render or paint system can trap moisture and make matters worse.
The city also has a great deal of recent high-density development around the station, Eddington and the eastern fringe, where the questions are different: mechanical airflow performance, humidity in compact flats, and cold bridging at junctions. Enquiries here frequently follow a surveyor's report that recommends a specialist damp inspection.
Cambridge property ranges from college and period buildings in the centre, through the Victorian terraces of Mill Road, Romsey and Petersfield, to post-war and modern housing on the city's edges and in the surrounding villages. Older solid-wall stock, later cavity housing and recent low-energy construction each present different moisture mechanisms, so our recommendations start with the construction.
Our approach
What happens during your survey in Cambridge
The purpose of a survey is to identify the underlying cause of the moisture, not to justify a particular treatment.
- 1Your enquiryYou tell us what you are seeing, where and when. Photographs help.
- 2Understanding the symptomsWe ask about the pattern — after rain, in cold weather, worse in one room.
- 3Reviewing what you already haveExisting reports, building surveys or previous quotations are read before the visit.
- 4Choosing the right surveyThe survey type is matched to the problem rather than sold as a package.
- 5Inspecting the propertyInternal and external inspection, moisture and psychrometric readings, photographs.
- 6Considering moisture sourcesConstruction, ground levels, rainwater goods, airflow, heating and occupancy.
- 7Clear written findingsWhat was found, what it means, and where the evidence is inconclusive.
- 8Recommended next stepsIn priority order, with the reasoning behind each recommendation.
- 9Quoting only where work is neededItemised, with assumptions and exclusions stated.
- 10Portal access throughoutReports, quotations, project stages and documents in one place.
- 11Aftercare and guidanceDrying and decoration advice, maintenance instructions and guarantee details.
Transparent pricing
Damp survey from £114 + VAT
A Damp Proofing Quote Assessment is £114 plus VAT. The fee can be deducted from the final invoice if eligible remedial works proceed, subject to the agreed terms. Other inspection types are priced according to their scope.
Inspection requirements vary between properties, so larger, more complex or commercial buildings are priced according to their scope. You will be told the fee before the visit is confirmed — there are no charges added afterwards.
Online tools
Three ways to get a considered answer before anyone visits
Not Sure What Is Causing the Damp?
Answer a few simple questions, upload photographs and receive an initial summary of possible causes and the type of survey that may be appropriate.
- The tool gives preliminary guidance only
- It does not replace an inspection
- Photographs alone cannot confirm a diagnosis
- You provide contact details so the summary can be emailed to you
Already Have a Damp or Property Survey Report?
Upload an existing damp report, building survey, RICS report or property inspection document for an initial AI-assisted summary and recommended next steps.
- The tool summarises the document you submit
- Recommendations are subject to professional review
- You provide contact details to receive the summary
- A site inspection may still be necessary
Request a Written Estimate
Send us the details and photographs of the problem and our team will price the work and put it in writing.
- Prepared by our team, never generated automatically
- Photographs help us price it accurately
- Final prices depend on the inspection findings
- No obligation to proceed
Regional project example
A project from elsewhere in our region
We do not have a published project in Cambridge yet, so this example is from elsewhere in the area we cover. We will not present work as local when it is not.
Verified customer reviews
What customers in the wider area say
These reviews are from customers elsewhere in the region rather than this town. We publish them as they were given.
Questions
Frequently asked questions — Cambridge
Can period and listed property be treated the same as modern housing?
No. Older solid-wall buildings were designed to handle moisture by allowing it to evaporate. Recommendations for these properties need to respect that, and any work to a listed building may require consent. We will set out plainly where that applies.
Do you inspect rented flats and student accommodation?
Yes. Condensation and mould in shared and high-occupancy flats is a significant part of our Cambridge work, and the report gives property owners documented findings and a practical set of measures.
Can you review a damp report from another company?
Yes. Upload it for an initial AI-assisted summary followed by surveyor review. It is a sensible step before committing to a substantial damp-proofing quotation.
Why do so many Cambridge terraced houses in areas like CB1 and CB4 show rising damp on internal ground-floor walls?
Many terraced properties in CB1 and CB4 were built in the Victorian and Edwardian periods using solid brick construction without a functional damp-proof course, or with one that has since failed. These walls have limited capacity to shed moisture, and ground levels around the property are often higher than original floor level. Whether rising damp is the confirmed cause of wall staining or deteriorating plaster is always established through inspection and moisture readings before any remedial work is recommended.
Can you survey a period or listed property in Cambridge?
Yes, and traditionally built property needs particular care. Solid walls built with lime manage moisture by absorbing and releasing it, so cement pointing, impermeable paint and modern renders frequently cause the damp they were meant to cure. Our recommendations suit how the wall was built.
Do you cover the villages around Cambridge?
Yes — we work across Cambridgeshire, including St Neots, Huntingdon, St Ives, Ely, Soham, March and Wisbech, and the villages between them. Enter your postcode when booking and we will confirm immediately whether it falls inside our operating area.
Related reading
Worth reading before you book in Cambridge
Written by our surveyors, on the questions we are asked most often.
Nearby
Also serving locations near Cambridge
We also work in Ely, St Ives, Huntingdon, Northstowe, Royston and Soham. For everywhere else we cover, see our Cambridgeshire service area.
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Next step
Book your damp survey in Cambridge
Book an inspection, ask for a callback, or use one of the online tools first. Whichever suits you — there is no obligation either way.
Request a callback
Tell us what you are seeing and we will come back to you. Your enquiry is tagged to Cambridge so the right surveyor picks it up.