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.
Professional damp investigations, mould assessments, condensation advice and evidence-led remedial solutions for homeowners, landlords and property professionals in Kettering.
What we investigate
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.
Staining at low level or around a specific point on a wall or ceiling.
Black, green or grey growth on walls, ceilings, sealant, window reveals or behind furniture.
A persistent smell, often in a cupboard, cellar or unused room, sometimes before anything is visible.
Blistering, salting, crumbling plaster or wallpaper lifting away from the wall.
Water on glass and frames in the morning, and mould appearing on cold surfaces.
Damp appearing during or after rain, frequently linked to rainwater goods or pointing.
Low-level dampness that may be rising damp, or may be one of several other causes.
Soft or crumbling timber, fungal growth, exit holes or springy floors.
Plumbing, heating or drainage leaks that show up some distance from the source.
Rooms that feel humid, cold spots at reveals and lintels, and extract fans that do not clear steam.
Damp, standing water or high humidity in below-ground space.
Services
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
A structured investigation to establish the likely cause of dampness before any remedial work is recommended.
Damp
Careful assessment of low-level dampness, which is frequently caused by something other than rising damp.
Damp
Investigation of moisture entering through walls, roofs, openings and rainwater goods.
Surveys
Detailed, evidence-led survey reports for owners, landlords, agents and purchasers.
Surveys
Focused assessment of damp and timber concerns raised during a property purchase.
Mould & condensation
Assessment of moisture production, ventilation, heating and insulation to reduce surface condensation.
Mould & condensation
Safe removal of mould growth combined with addressing the moisture source so that it does not return.
Ventilation
Correctly specified and installed extract ventilation for bathrooms and shower rooms.
Ventilation
Extraction that removes cooking moisture at source, reducing condensation across the property.
Ventilation
Whole-property ventilation that gently introduces filtered air to dilute and displace moist internal air.
Timber
Assessment and treatment of structural timbers affected by moisture, decay or insect attack.
Timber
Establishing whether insect activity is current before recommending any treatment.
Timber
Identifying and repairing timber decay caused by sustained high moisture content.
Timber
Careful investigation of suspected dry rot, which can extend beyond visibly damp timber.
Waterproofing
Design and installation of waterproofing systems for basements and cellars.
Waterproofing
Waterproofing design for below-ground and earth-retaining structures.
Waterproofing
Applied cementitious waterproofing for suitable below-ground and internal applications.
Waterproofing
Drained protection systems that manage water rather than resisting it under pressure.
Repairs & finishes
Replastering specifications appropriate to walls affected by dampness or salt contamination.
Repairs & finishes
Repairs to the external fabric that address the source of moisture entry.
Repairs & finishes
Drying, repair and reinstatement following leaks, escapes of water or flooding.
Repairs & finishes
Insulation of solid walls with careful attention to moisture risk and detailing.
Local property context
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 cellars beneath older town-centre buildings. Cellars and basements need their own assessment: what is appropriate for a dry storage space is quite different from what is needed to make a room habitable, and we set out both options with their costs rather than assuming the most expensive specification.
Our approach
The purpose of a survey is to identify the underlying cause of the moisture, not to justify a particular treatment.
Transparent pricing
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
Answer a few simple questions, upload photographs and receive an initial summary of possible causes and the type of survey that may be appropriate.
Upload an existing damp report, homebuyer report, RICS report or property inspection document for an initial AI-assisted summary and recommended next steps.
Describe the property and the problem and receive an initial cost guide before you commit to anything.
Private landlords, letting agents, managing agents, portfolio landlords, housing providers and commercial property managers use Procure Group for documented damp and mould investigations with findings they can act on and share.
Reporting supports your own compliance processes; obligations differ between landlords, tenures and properties, and we do not guarantee legal compliance on your behalf.
Explore the Landlord and Managing Agent PortalRegional project example
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.
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Questions
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.
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.
Yes. The customer portal Information Centre holds stage-by-stage guidance, maintenance instructions for anything installed, drying and decoration advice and your guarantee details.
Nearby
We also work in Wellingborough and Corby. For everywhere else we cover, see our Northamptonshire service area.
Next step
Book an inspection, ask for a callback, or use one of the online tools first. Whichever suits you — there is no obligation either way.
Tell us what you are seeing and we will come back to you. Your enquiry is tagged to Kettering so the right surveyor picks it up.
