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Damp and Mould Specialists Serving Kettering

Damp, mould, condensation and timber investigations for Kettering homeowners, landlords and property professionals, with findings set out clearly and remedial work recommended only where it is justified.

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What we investigate

Damp and mould concerns we investigate in Kettering

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 Kettering

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 Kettering

An evidence-led investigation of what is making the wall wet, with readings and findings you can act on.

Damp proofing in Kettering

Where a damp-proof course has genuinely failed, the appropriate remedial specification for the wall in question.

Mould removal in Kettering

Professional remediation of the contamination, and control of the moisture conditions behind it.

Condensation control in Kettering

Humidity, ventilation and surface temperature measured before any equipment is recommended.

Below-ground damp protection in Kettering

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 Kettering

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 Kettering

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.

Hygrometer recording relative humidity and air temperature in an affected room

Mould growth on an internal wall before treatment and the same wall after remediation

Localised below-ground damp protection being applied to a wall below external ground level

Local property context

Property and moisture in Kettering

Different construction types behave differently when they get wet, so the approach is matched to the building in front of us.

Kettering shares Northamptonshire's boot and shoe heritage, and its inner streets contain a high proportion of late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. These properties commonly have solid brick walls, suspended timber ground floors and original subfloor ventilation, all of which influence how moisture behaves and how readings should be interpreted.

There is also substantial interwar, post-war and modern housing across the town and in neighbouring Burton Latimer and Desborough. In this later stock, condensation and extract ventilation are the more frequent findings, particularly where windows and insulation have been upgraded without any change to ventilation provision.

Kettering and the surrounding villages also contain a fair amount of local stone construction, including walls below external ground level in older town-centre buildings.

Our below-ground work in Kettering sits inside damp remediation rather than alongside it. Procure Group does not undertake full basement or cellar waterproofing installations; our waterproofing work is limited to appropriate localised applications encountered as part of damp investigation and remediation. The diagnostic part of the job does not change, because the source of the water is established before anything is specified and an external correction is recommended wherever it will do the job.

Our approach

What happens during your survey in Kettering

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

Check your damp using AI

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

Upload an existing report

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

Request a written estimate

Regional project example

A project from elsewhere in our region

We do not have a published project in Kettering yet, so this example is from elsewhere in the area we cover. We will not present work as local when it is not.

Art gallery · St Albans

ISO-Therm internal wall insulation to an art gallery

Agreed approach: ISO-Therm internal wall insulation installed throughout the gallery, fitted from scaffold and finished ready for decoration.

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.

Gary Balmforth · · Remedial works · 2026-08-27

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Questions

Frequently asked questions — Kettering

What are the signs of timber decay?

Softened or spongy timber, distinctive cracking or cuboidal splitting, fungal growth or strands, a persistent musty smell, and springiness in a floor. Any of these warrants inspection, because the timber is telling you there is a moisture source somewhere.

How long does treated plaster take to dry?

As a general guide, allow around a month per 25mm of thickness in reasonable drying conditions, and decorate only with a breathable finish until the wall has dried. Your aftercare guidance in the portal sets this out for the specific work carried out.

Do you provide aftercare information after the work?

Yes. The customer portal Information Centre holds stage-by-stage guidance, maintenance instructions for anything installed, drying and decoration advice and your guarantee details.