Damp Proofing & Waterproofing in Canterbury
Local, diagnosis-led damp proofing and waterproofing across Canterbury and east Kent. We find the real cause first, then fix it properly, with treatments suited to the city's many period and listed buildings.
- ✓ Your local Canterbury team: based on Castle Street, covering the city and east Kent
- ✓ Period and listed property specialists: sympathetic, breathable treatments
- ✓ Guaranteed work: 20-year guarantee on damp proofing, 10-year on waterproofing
Based in Canterbury
A local team on Castle Street, covering the city and east Kent.
Certified Surveyors
FODCS certified and members of the Federation of Damp.
Long-Term Guarantees
20 years on damp proofing, 10 years on waterproofing.
Rated by Locals
Trusted by Canterbury homeowners with 5-star reviews.
Damp & Waterproofing Specialists in Canterbury
Canterbury is full of historic, period and listed buildings, exactly the kind of properties most prone to damp as original damp proofing and breathable finishes break down over time. Treating them needs care: the wrong modern materials can trap moisture and damage old fabric.
Our local team diagnoses the real cause of the problem first, whether that is rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation or water coming in below ground, then recommends the correct treatment. For older buildings that means sympathetic, breathable solutions such as lime-based systems where appropriate.
Damp proofing works are backed by a written 20-year guarantee, and waterproofing works by a 10-year guarantee. An insurance-backed guarantee is available as an option on request on our damp proofing.
Our Services in Canterbury
We diagnose and treat every type of damp, timber and waterproofing problem found in Canterbury properties:
Rising Damp
Groundwater rising through walls, shown by tide marks and damaged plaster, treated with a new damp proof course.
Rising damp treatment →Penetrating Damp
Water coming in through walls, roofs or defective pointing, common in exposed period properties.
Penetrating damp →Condensation & Mould
Black mould and streaming windows caused by trapped moisture, resolved with ventilation and treatment.
Condensation & mould →Basement & Structural Waterproofing
Tanking and cavity drain systems to BS 8102 for cellars and below-ground spaces.
Waterproofing →Timber: Woodworm & Rot
Active woodworm and dry or wet rot in floors and joinery, diagnosed and treated at the source.
Timber treatment →Damp Surveys
A full diagnosis and written report before any works, with the survey fee deducted from the cost of treatment.
Damp surveys →What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
"Sam was extremely professional. Great communication and very punctual. We had an issue with rising damp on our chimney breast and Sam came out to us the very next morning. Highly recommended."
Jo Webb · Google review★★★★★
"The team arrived on time, looked at the problem and informed me on what was needed to fix it. They resolved my damp and left me with instructions for further actions. Very happy with the job!"
David Hanley · Google review★★★★★
"Advanced Damp were a very knowledgable damp company. Not only did they fix our damp problems but they gave us great advice on keeping away future damp issues."
John Bennett · Google reviewYour Canterbury Damp Surveyor
Sam Fitzgerald
Founder & SurveyorSam is the founder of Advanced Damp and a working damp and structural waterproofing surveyor with over 12 years of experience. FODCS certified and a member of the Federation of Damp, he and the Canterbury team diagnose rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and below-ground water, and specify the correct treatment, with extra care taken on the city's period and listed buildings.
Meet the full team →Find Us in Canterbury
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Canterbury Damp & Waterproofing FAQs
How much does damp proofing cost in Canterbury?
It depends on the cause and extent of the problem, which is why we start with a survey. You receive a fixed-price quote after the diagnosis, and the survey fee is deducted from the cost of the works if you go ahead.
Can you treat damp in a period or listed building?
Yes. Canterbury has many period and listed properties, and these need a sympathetic approach. We use breathable, heritage-appropriate treatments such as lime-based systems where required, rather than modern materials that can trap moisture and damage old fabric.
Which areas around Canterbury do you cover?
We are based on Castle Street in Canterbury and cover the city and the surrounding east Kent area, including Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sturry, Sandwich, Ashford, Margate and Ramsgate.
What guarantees do you offer?
Damp proofing works come with a written 20-year guarantee, and waterproofing works with a 10-year guarantee. An insurance-backed guarantee is available as an option on request on our damp proofing.
Do I need a survey before treatment?
Yes. Damp is frequently misdiagnosed, and treating the wrong cause is why it comes back. A survey identifies the true cause so the treatment matches the problem, and the fee is deducted from the cost of works if you proceed.
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Get a clear diagnosis from your local Canterbury team, with a fixed-price quote and the survey fee deducted from the cost of works if you proceed. Guaranteed treatments for homes of every age.