Damp Survey Kenton | Professional Damp Inspections in Kenton

Is your Kenton property showing signs of damp? Fixiz Ltd provides professional damp surveys across Kenton and the surrounding Harrow and Brent area, delivering accurate diagnosis, detailed written reports, and end-to-end remedial works. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or buyer, our experienced surveyors identify the true cause of damp — saving you from costly misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.

Why Choose Fixiz for Your Damp Survey in Kenton?

With years of experience surveying and treating damp in North London properties — including many homes in Kenton — our team understands the specific damp challenges that affect older London housing stock. We provide honest, impartial assessments with no pressure to undertake unnecessary works.

Signs You May Need a Damp Survey in Kenton

• Tide marks or staining on lower walls – a classic sign of rising damp
• Peeling paint or wallpaper – moisture pushing through the wall surface
• White salt deposits (efflorescence) – salts drawn out by moisture movement
• Musty smell – often linked to mould growth behind walls or under floors
• Black mould patches – usually condensation-related but can indicate penetrating damp
• Damp patches on external walls – pointing to defective masonry, pointing, or guttering
• Flagged by a homebuyer survey – requiring specialist investigation before purchase

Types of Damp We Survey and Treat in Kenton

Rising Damp – Caused by groundwater travelling upward through porous masonry where a damp-proof course is absent, failed, or bridged. Common in older Kenton properties, particularly Victorian and Edwardian terraces.

Penetrating Damp – Water entering through defects in the building fabric: cracked render, failed pointing, blocked gutters, or faulty flat roofs. Particularly common in Kenton properties exposed to wind-driven rain.

Condensation & Mould – The most common and frequently misdiagnosed form of damp in Kenton. Caused by warm moist air meeting cold surfaces. Solutions include improved ventilation, thermal insulation, and mould treatment.

Basement & Below-Ground Damp – Cellars and lower ground floors are particularly susceptible to hydrostatic water pressure. We design structural waterproofing (tanking) solutions for Kenton properties.

What’s Included in a Fixiz Damp Survey in Kenton?

Survey Element	Included
Full visual inspection of all accessible areas	✓ Yes
Calibrated moisture meter readings — walls, floors, ceilings	✓ Yes
Damp type identification (rising / penetrating / condensation)	✓ Yes
Source identification and cause analysis	✓ Yes
Detailed written survey report	✓ Yes
Photographic evidence	✓ Yes
Recommended remedial works with indicative costs	✓ Yes
Remediation by Fixiz (if required)	✓ Available

Damp Survey Cost in Kenton 2026

Property Type	Typical Survey Cost
1–2 bedroom flat	£150 – £250
3–4 bedroom house	£250 – £400
Large or complex property	£400 – £600+
Pre-purchase damp report	From £200
Basement / cellar waterproofing survey	From £250

Survey fees are typically offset against the cost of any remediation works carried out by Fixiz in Kenton.

Damp Proofing & Remediation in Kenton

• Chemical damp-proof course injection
• Waterproof re-plastering with salt-resistant backing coat
• External repointing, render repair, and masonry sealing
• Gutter, downpipe, and drainage repairs
• Basement tanking and structural waterproofing
• Mould treatment and prevention
• Ventilation improvements including PIV units and extractor upgrades