An end-of-year independent study relating to the concerns of Medway tenants said there had been reports of significant black mould in twelve housing association properties. In two cases, there was a significant risk to infants including a newborn. Rochester Building and Damp has been employed by the housing association in an advisory … Read more
In 1919 during the Great War peace conference, a member of the British military delegation noticed something interesting in the Palace of Versailles: a row of small circular vents along the bottom of a wall. After some inquiries the delegate – one General Brown – found that the vents concealed ceramic tubes set into the … Read more
Rochester Building and Damp has donated £1870 towards restoration of the former Holy Trinity Priory in Birchington-on Sea. Funds were raised in a recent online auction featuring antiques and collectables offered by damp specialists Martin Sykes and his colleague Daniel McLean. A self acknowledged armchair expert of mid-century ceramics, Martin auctioned off a small … Read more
After eighteen months operating in a mutually beneficial alliance, Dampwise Medway and Rochester Building and Damp are now in partnership. Rochester Building and Damp has always offered a multitude of damp proofing services such as in-depth damp surveys, tanking, land-drainage, waterproof-rendering, plumbing and roofing repairs. Whereas the Kent based business Dampwise Medway remains the premier … Read more
Rochester Building and damp will resolve domestic ingress in a single wall, yet we also undertake large commercial contracts. Damp proofing is the installation of a new chemical damp proof course to stop the passage of moisture within a wall and the associated plaster. The process to resolve the problem often involves the removal of … Read more
Hall Place, the South East’s most beloved historic house and gardens has received specialist care and attention from Rochester Building and Damp. A number of damp patches in the Great Hall were discovered by maintenance staff during routine inspections. Rochester Building and Damp conducted a survey of the entire building and thankfully only the Great … Read more
Originating many years ago as local family owned building firm with a sideline in mould and ingress control, Rochester Building and Damp has since developed into Medway’s Premier Independent Damp Proofing Service. The business model has changed once or twice over the decades, but years of experience coupled with our own innovative conservation solutions has … Read more
The commercial flood damage contract for Thanet Council has now been extended to early 2023. Therefore our temporary office in Cliftonville will remain operational throughout the duration of works. The temporary office address is – Rochester Building and Damp, East Northdown Business Centre, George Hill Road, CT9 3FF As owner of Rochester Building and Damp, … Read more
Rochester Building and Damp only undertake non-toxic and environmentally friendly timber preservation treatments. Whether it’s a woodworm infestation, wet-rot or dry-rot, we ensure your property can remain occupied immediately after treatment. Rochester Building and Damp are experts in treating timber that’s either been infested by wood boring insects or afflicted with fungal decay. TIMBER PRESERVATION … Read more
Whether you’re selling or buying a property, woodworm and fungal decay is a always cause for immediate concern. Perhaps you’ve no intention of moving house, but recently discovered that dry-rot or wet-rot has begun to permeate your joists, skirting boards or floorboards. In 2019, Rochester Building and Damp were voted the South East’s Premier Independent … Read more