Services
Damp and Mould Services in Nailsea
Surveys, treatment and repair work for rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and mould, carried out on homes, rentals and commercial buildings across Nailsea and North Somerset.
Damp Surveys in Nailsea
A full inspection of walls, floors and roof spaces, checked with a moisture meter and recorded in photos as I go.
What's included
- Moisture meter readings, room by room
- Photos of every affected area
- Check of external walls, guttering and DPC
- Identification of rising, penetrating or condensation damp
- Written report with findings and next steps
- Advice on what does and doesn't need doing
I start by walking the property with a moisture meter, checking skirting boards, external walls and any rooms you've flagged as a problem. I look outside too, guttering, render, pointing and ground levels all affect what's happening inside, so I check those before I decide what's causing the damp.
Every finding gets photographed as I go, so the report isn't just my word for it. You get a clear picture of where the moisture is, what's likely causing it, and what actually needs fixing, which sometimes turns out to be less than people expect.
Mould Treatment in Nailsea
Mould stripped back, walls treated with fungicidal wash, and the cause dealt with so it doesn't just grow back.
What's included
- Fungicidal wash applied to affected surfaces
- Removal of mould-damaged material where needed
- Anti-mould paint on treated walls and ceilings
- Advice on ventilation to stop it returning
- Treatment of bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms
- Follow-up check if needed
Treating the mould itself is only half the job, I always look at why it's there first, whether that's condensation from poor ventilation, a leak, or damp coming through a wall. Treating the surface without dealing with the cause just means it comes back in a few months.
On site, affected areas get cleaned down and treated with a fungicidal wash, then finished with anti-mould paint where it's going to help. I'll also talk you through practical changes, extractor use, drying washing, trickle vents, that make the biggest difference to whether it returns.
Damp Proofing in Nailsea
Rising and penetrating damp treated at the wall, not just papered over, using a system matched to what's actually causing it.
What's included
- Rising damp treatment to affected walls
- Penetrating damp traced back to its source
- Damp-proof course installation or repair
- Re-plastering with damp-resistant materials where needed
- External checks, render, pointing, ground levels
- Written explanation of the method used and why
Once a survey has shown whether the damp is rising up through the wall or coming in from outside, the treatment gets matched to that cause. Rising damp usually means looking at the damp-proof course; penetrating damp is more often about what's happening outside, cracked render, failed pointing or ground built up too high against the wall.
I explain what I'm doing and why at each stage, rather than just carrying out a standard package regardless of the cause. Where re-plastering is needed afterwards, it's done with the right materials so the wall stays dry once the work is finished.
Condensation Control in Nailsea
Ventilation and humidity sorted in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms so windows stop streaming and mould stops forming.
What's included
- Humidity and ventilation assessment
- Extractor fan checks and recommendations
- Trickle vent and airflow advice
- Practical steps for kitchens and bathrooms
- Bedroom condensation and black mould on walls
- Guidance on drying clothes indoors
Condensation is usually the simplest problem to fix once you know where the moisture is actually coming from, cooking, showering, drying washing indoors, or just not enough air movement through the house. I look at how the property is used day to day, not just the black mould on the wall.
From there it's practical changes: making sure extractors are doing their job, checking trickle vents aren't blocked or painted shut, and advising on habits that make a real difference. Where the ventilation itself needs upgrading, I'll say so plainly rather than treating the symptom over and over.
Interior Remediation in Nailsea
Plaster, decoration and minor repairs carried out after damp or mould treatment so the room looks right again.
What's included
- Re-plastering after damp treatment
- Making good walls and ceilings
- Minor repairs to skirting and woodwork
- Decoration to finish the room
- Removal of damaged plaster or plasterboard
- Tidy handover once work is complete
Once the damp or mould problem itself has been treated, there's often plaster to replace, skirting to repair or a ceiling to make good. I carry this out as part of the same job so you're not left with a room that's technically dry but still looks like it's had work done to it.
This covers everything from patching a small area to re-plastering a whole wall, followed by decoration to bring the room back to a finished state. The aim is that once the job's done, the only sign anything happened is that the damp problem is gone.
Written Reports in Nailsea
A written report with photos of every issue found, set out clearly enough to use for a house purchase, letting or insurance claim.
What's included
- Photo evidence of every issue identified
- Clear explanation of causes, not just symptoms
- Recommended remediation steps
- Suitable for property purchase or sale
- Useful for landlord and letting compliance
- Reference document for insurance claims
Every survey I carry out is backed up with a written report, not just a verbal summary on the doorstep. It sets out what I found, where I found it, and what I think needs doing about it, with photos so you can see the evidence rather than take my word for it.
These reports get used for all sorts of reasons, buying or selling a house, satisfying a landlord's compliance checks, or backing up an insurance claim. Whatever it's for, the report is written to stand on its own, so anyone reading it afterwards can see exactly what was found.
How It Works
Three steps, no pressure
1
Get in touch
Call or message me with what you're seeing, damp patches, mould, a musty smell, or a survey needed for a purchase. I'll ask a few questions to get a picture of it before I come out.
2
Free survey
I'll visit the property, check it properly with a moisture meter and take photos of anything I find. You'll get a free, no-obligation quote based on what's actually needed.
3
The work
If you go ahead, I carry out the treatment or remediation agreed in the quote, and give you the written report with photos so you've got a record of what was done.