Reliable property preservation services for Braintree and surrounding areas.
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We offer comprehensive damp and timber inspections and treatments in Braintree. Our experienced specialists identify the root cause of damp and decay to provide targeted solutions.
KDS Property Preservation is the go-to company in Braintree for woodworm treatment, damp proofing, and structural waterproofing.
We frequently treat rising damp in Braintree's Victorian terraces and install effective ventilation systems to cure black mould problems.
We are committed to providing Braintree homeowners and businesses with the highest standards of property care. Call us on 01473 561 031 for a free consultation.
Common in older brick properties near the town centre.
Often found in lofts and floor timbers.
Black mould on cold external walls is a frequent complaint.
Original slate damp proof courses in Victorian properties crack and fail over time.
1930s properties often have inadequate DPCs and poor sub-floor ventilation.
We provide a comprehensive range of damp proofing, timber treatment, waterproofing, and exterior coating services across Braintree and the surrounding area.
Chemical DPC injection to permanently stop groundwater rising through your walls. Includes salt-retardant replastering and a long-term guarantee.
Diagnosis and treatment of water entering horizontally through walls, roofs, defective pointing, or around windows and chimneys.
Silicone cream injection into mortar courses to form a new chemical damp proof course within existing solid or cavity masonry.
Eradication of Common Furniture Beetle, Death Watch Beetle, and other wood-boring insects in roof timbers, floor joists, and structural timber.
Full containment and eradication of Serpula lacrymans dry rot fungus, including masonry sterilisation and structural timber replacement where required.
Treatment and replacement of timber damaged by wet rot, including identifying and eliminating the underlying moisture source.
Type C cavity drain membrane systems and sump pumps to convert damp basements and cellars into dry, permanently usable spaces.
Waterproof cementitious tanking applied directly to cellar walls and floors to prevent water ingress from surrounding ground.
Professional black mould removal and biocidal surface sterilisation, followed by ventilation treatment to prevent regrowth.
Nuaire PIV ventilation unit installation to eliminate condensation and black mould at source — the most effective long-term solution.
Expert mould sterilisation and removal with ventilation solutions to prevent regrowth. Ideal for landlords and rental properties.
SuperFOIL multifoil and mineral wool loft insulation to reduce heat loss through your roof and lower energy bills year-round.
Underfloor insulation installed between floor joists from below to eliminate draughts and reduce heat loss through suspended timber floors.
Internal wall insulation to eliminate cold bridges, reduce condensation on external walls, and lower heating costs in solid-walled properties.
Long-lasting breathable masonry coatings that waterproof and protect your property exterior for 20+ years with no maintenance.
Flexible, hydrophobic silicone render systems for a durable, self-cleaning, weather-resistant exterior finish that lasts 25+ years.
Braintree has a long industrial heritage, and the town's housing stock reflects its evolution from a small market town into a significant North Essex settlement. Victorian workers' terraces near the town centre, inter-war council housing, 1960s estates, and modern developments all sit alongside one another, each with different construction methods and different damp vulnerabilities.
Rising damp in the older terraces around Bank Street and New Street is one of our most frequent call-outs in Braintree. These properties were built with solid brick walls and either no damp proof course at all, or a slate DPC that has since cracked and failed. Our injection treatment creates a new chemical barrier that stops groundwater rising through the brickwork, and we always follow up with specialist replastering to ensure a long-lasting, dry finish.
Braintree's more modern housing stock tends to suffer from condensation rather than structural damp. Properties built from the 1970s onwards are increasingly well-sealed against draughts, but this energy efficiency comes at the cost of ventilation. We install Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) units in homes across Braintree, Great Notley, and Witham to solve condensation problems once and for all. A PIV unit gently introduces fresh, filtered air into the home, pushing out stale moist air and breaking the cycle of condensation and mould growth.
We are the trusted local specialists for property preservation across East Anglia.
We understand the specific soil types, water tables, and building styles typical of Braintree, ensuring accurate diagnostics and effective treatments.
All our damp proofing and timber treatments come with long-term company guarantees accepted by mortgage lenders and solicitors.
From residential terraced houses and bungalows to commercial premises and listed buildings in Braintree, we handle projects of any size and complexity.
We aim to attend all inspection requests in Braintree within 48 hours, providing a fast turnaround for homeowners and estate agents.
KDS Property Preservation is one of the highest-rated property preservation companies in East Anglia. Our Braintree customers consistently praise our professionalism, the quality of our work, and our honest, no-pressure approach. We do not employ salespeople — our inspectors are experienced technicians who diagnose the problem and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
Our Braintree team provides damp proofing, timber treatment, waterproofing, and exterior coating services to the following areas (postcodes: CM7, CM8, CM77):
Don't see your area listed? We likely still cover it. Call 01473 561 031 to check.
Note which room and surfaces are affected, when you first noticed the issue, and whether it changes after rain, colder weather, heating or cooking. Mention any leaks, repairs or changes to ventilation. These observations help explain the problem, but they do not diagnose its cause; that depends on assessing the property.
Book a free inspection today and get expert advice for your damp or timber issues. We cover Braintree and all surrounding areas.
Available Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm
Inspections typically within 48 hrs
For properties in Braintree
KDS Property Preservation provides professional damp proofing, waterproofing, timber treatment and property preservation services across East Anglia. We cover Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and parts of London East.
