Three-bedroom house · Northampton
Damp proofing to a three-bedroom property
- Agreed approach
- Affected plaster removed, damp proofing installed and the walls replastered in a specified render, left ready for decoration.
town in Northamptonshire · NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5, NN6, NN7
Damp, Mould and Timber Specialists Serving Northampton
Procure Group Ltd investigates damp, mould, condensation and timber decay across Northampton — the Victorian terraces of Abington, Kingsley and Semilong, the post-war and later estates, and the town's commercial property.
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What we investigate
Damp and mould concerns we investigate in Northampton
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 Northampton
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 Northampton
An evidence-led investigation of what is making the wall wet, with readings and findings you can act on.
Damp proofing in Northampton
Where a damp-proof course has genuinely failed, the appropriate remedial specification for the wall in question.
Mould removal in Northampton
Professional remediation of the contamination, and control of the moisture conditions behind it.
Condensation control in Northampton
Humidity, ventilation and surface temperature measured before any equipment is recommended.
Below-ground damp protection in Northampton
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 Northampton
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 Northampton
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 Northampton
Different construction types behave differently when they get wet, so the approach is matched to the building in front of us.
Northampton grew rapidly with the boot and shoe industry, leaving extensive Victorian terraced housing across the inner suburbs. Much of it has solid or early cavity brickwork, original suspended timber ground floors and subfloor voids that rely on clear air bricks. Blocked or buried air bricks are one of the more common findings behind damp and timber problems in these houses.
The wider borough includes considerable later expansion at Kingsthorpe, Weston Favell, East Hunsbury and beyond, plus stone-built property in the surrounding villages. Stone walls hold moisture differently from brick, so readings need interpreting in the context of the construction.
Our Northampton work runs across the town and the surrounding area, from the Victorian terraces of Abington, Kingsthorpe and Far Cotton through the inter-war and post-war suburbs to modern development at Upton and Wootton. Terraced stock with raised pavement levels and rendered elevations produces a steady stream of damp that is mistaken for rising damp and turns out to be bridging or rainwater.
Our approach
What happens during your survey in Northampton
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
Local projects in Northampton
Recent work in and around Northampton
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 — Northampton
Do I need chemical damp proofing?
Not necessarily, and often not. A chemical damp-proof course only addresses genuine rising damp. Where the real cause is a leaking gutter, a bridged cavity, high external ground levels or condensation, injecting a wall will not solve it. We say so plainly when that is what we find.
Do you inspect subfloor voids and timber floors?
Yes, where access allows. Suspended timber floors, subfloor airflow and the condition of joists and wall plates are a routine part of investigating damp in Northampton's older housing.
Do you work on commercial property?
Yes. We survey and carry out remedial work for commercial owners and property owners, including plant areas and mixed-use buildings.
Will I get an itemised quotation?
Yes. Quotations are itemised so you can see exactly what is proposed, what it costs and what has been excluded, along with the assumptions we have made.
Northampton has a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing – does the age of a property affect which damp problems are most likely?
Construction era does influence the type of damp found, though the cause is always confirmed by inspection rather than assumed. Victorian and Edwardian terraces common in areas such as NN1 and NN2 often lack modern damp-proof courses and may have solid brick walls prone to moisture retention. Post-war properties across NN3 to NN5 can present issues with cavity bridging or failed insulation. Each era has characteristic vulnerabilities, and a thorough survey identifies the specific mechanism at work in your property.
What does a damp survey in Northampton include?
An external inspection of the elevations, rainwater goods, roof details and ground levels, an internal inspection of the affected rooms, moisture profiling, relative humidity, dew point and surface temperature readings, timber assessment where relevant, photographs, and a written report with the likely cause and reasoning.
Do you carry out damp proofing in Northampton as well as surveys?
Yes. Where remedial work is needed we carry it out, and we say so plainly rather than describing ourselves as independent. The findings, readings and photographs are recorded so the recommendation stands on the evidence and you are free to take the report to another contractor.
Related reading
Worth reading before you book in Northampton
Written by our surveyors, on the questions we are asked most often.
Nearby
Also serving locations near Northampton
We also work in Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Towcester, Olney and Burton Latimer. For everywhere else we cover, see our Northamptonshire service area.
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Next step
Book your damp survey in Northampton
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
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