Damp proofing in Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea sits where the River Adur meets the Channel, and that waterside setting shapes the damp problems we see. The town mixes older cottages and period terraces in the centre and Old Shoreham with newer riverside developments, so homes here face moisture from both the coast and the river.

Why Shoreham homes get damp

The exposed coastal position means penetrating damp is common, with wind-driven rain working into render, pointing and seals on the weather side of a property. Older central cottages and terraces add rising damp to the mix, since their original damp-proof courses have usually had their day.

Low-lying, riverside ground holds more moisture, which can leave ground-floor and below-ground rooms working harder to stay dry than homes on higher ground. Properties near the water are also worth checking for timber decay where damp has reached floors and joists.

Older and listed cottages

Shoreham has plenty of older, characterful buildings that need breathable, sympathetic treatment rather than aggressive sealing. We match the method to the construction so moisture isn’t simply pushed elsewhere.

The first step is always an honest survey to pin down whether it’s the coast, the river, the building or condensation behind your damp. Book a free survey and we’ll find out.