Expert damp proofing and timber treatment for Cambridge's historic and residential properties.
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KDS Property Preservation provides specialist damp proofing, timber treatment, and structural waterproofing across Cambridge and the surrounding Cambridgeshire villages. We work with homeowners, landlords, and property managers throughout CB1–CB5.
From the Victorian terraces of the Romsey and Mill Road areas to the historic colleges and university buildings of the city centre, our team has the expertise to diagnose and treat every type of damp and timber problem.
Condensation and black mould in Cambridge's high-occupancy student rental properties is one of our most frequent call-outs. We install Positive Input Ventilation systems that resolve condensation at source, helping landlords meet their obligations under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.
We are committed to providing Cambridge homeowners and businesses with the highest standards of property care. Call us on 01473 561 031 for a free consultation.
Victorian terraces in CB1 around Mill Road and Romsey are heavily affected by rising damp due to absent or failed DPCs.
High-occupancy shared houses across CB1, CB2, and CB3 develop severe condensation and black mould.
Common Furniture Beetle in roof timbers and floor joists is prevalent in Cambridge's pre-1940s housing.
University buildings and older colleges have aging hardwood timbers susceptible to Death Watch Beetle.
Properties near the Cam corridor have high groundwater tables affecting basements and lower-ground floors.
We provide a comprehensive range of damp proofing, timber treatment, waterproofing, and exterior coating services across Cambridge 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.
Cambridge is a city of remarkable contrasts. The historic university buildings of the city centre — many of them medieval and Tudor in construction — sit alongside the Victorian terraces of the Romsey, Petersfield, and Mill Road areas, the Edwardian villas of Newnham and Chesterton, and an ever-expanding ring of modern developments at Trumpington, North West Cambridge, and Eddington. Each building era presents its own damp and timber challenges, and KDS Property Preservation has the expertise to address all of them.
The Victorian terraces of CB1 — particularly those in the Romsey and Mill Road area — have a very high prevalence of rising damp. Built on clay and river gravel soils close to the River Cam, these properties have either no original damp proof course or a long-failed slate course. Rising damp affects the vast majority of ground floor rooms in these terraces that have not been properly treated, causing tide marks, salt efflorescence, crumbling plaster, and rotting skirting boards.
Cambridge's student rental sector creates some of the highest condensation levels we encounter anywhere in our operating area. Multi-occupancy properties with multiple occupants, airtight modern windows, and inadequate ventilation produce very high internal humidity levels. We provide condensation control solutions — principally Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit installation — for landlords across CB1, CB2, and CB3, and we work with letting agents and property management companies to provide rapid response solutions for their rental portfolio.
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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, we handle projects of any size and complexity.
We aim to attend all inspection requests in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge team provides damp proofing, timber treatment, waterproofing, and exterior coating services to the following areas (postcodes: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5):
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 Cambridge and all surrounding areas.
Available Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm
Inspections typically within 48 hrs
For properties in Cambridge
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.
