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🚨 Have you ever noticed staining like this on a brick wall? 🚨What you’re looking at could be hygroscopic salts within th...
16/06/2026

🚨 Have you ever noticed staining like this on a brick wall? 🚨
What you’re looking at could be hygroscopic salts within the masonry. These salts attract moisture from the air, causing damp patches and staining to appear even when there is no obvious water leak.
Many homeowners assume it’s just old brickwork or cosmetic damage, but staining like this can be a sign of an underlying damp problem that should be properly investigated.
At KDS Property Preservation, we carry out professional damp surveys to identify the true cause of dampness and recommend the correct solution—helping homeowners avoid unnecessary repairs and expense.
📞 Free damp inspections and quotations�🏠 Rising Damp • Penetrating Damp • Condensation • Timber Decay�📍 Covering Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk & Cambs
If you’ve spotted similar staining in your property, get in touch for expert advice.

🚧 Rotten Floor? Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs! 🚧We’ve started work on another property where the suspended timber floor...
15/06/2026

🚧 Rotten Floor? Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs! 🚧
We’ve started work on another property where the suspended timber floor has suffered extensive rot and structural damage.
Our team will be:
✅ Removing all existing floor coverings and floorboards�✅ Removing and replacing rotten structural joists�✅ Inspecting and improving sub-floor ventilation�✅ Installing new air vents where required�✅ Ensuring the sub-floor area is dry and properly ventilated�✅ Rebuilding the floor structure to provide a safe, solid and long-lasting solution
Many homeowners don’t realise there is a problem until the floor starts to feel bouncy, uneven or soft underfoot. In many cases, poor ventilation beneath the floor allows moisture to build up, creating the perfect conditions for timber decay.
At KDS Property Preservation, we don’t just replace the damaged timber – we identify and correct the cause of the problem to help prevent it returning.
If you’ve noticed springy floors, musty smells, dampness or signs of timber decay, get in touch for a professional inspection.
📞 01473 561031�🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk
Serving Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex & Cambridgeshire.

Another rising damp treatment completed by KDS Property Preservation.This property was suffering from moisture and salt ...
09/06/2026

Another rising damp treatment completed by KDS Property Preservation.

This property was suffering from moisture and salt contamination within the walls, causing damage to the plaster and internal finishes.

Our solution included:

✔ Removal of contaminated plaster
✔ Installation of a new damp proof course
✔ Application of salt-retardant plaster system
✔ Re-plastering ready for decoration

Rising damp is often more than just a cosmetic issue. If left untreated, it can continue to damage plasterwork, decorations and timber components.

If you’ve noticed damp patches, peeling paint, blown plaster or tide marks on your walls, we can help.

📞 Free Damp Surveys & Quotations

📍 Covering Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire

🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk
☎️ 01473 561031

Survey carried out  for a homeowner preparing to sell their property.One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is ignorin...
08/06/2026

Survey carried out for a homeowner preparing to sell their property.

One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is ignoring damp problems and hoping they won’t be noticed during the sale process.

When a buyer commissions a survey, damp issues are often highlighted, sometimes uncovering additional defects the seller wasn’t aware of. This can lead to reduced offers, requests for costly repairs, delays in the sale, or even buyers walking away altogether.

By identifying and addressing damp problems before marketing your property, you can help protect its value and provide confidence to potential buyers.

At KDS Property Preservation, we carry out detailed damp surveys and provide practical solutions for rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, timber decay and basement waterproofing.

Thinking of selling your home? It may be worth having a damp inspection before your buyer’s surveyor does.

📞 Free Damp Surveys & Quotations

🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk
☎️ 01473 561031

Covering Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire.

Another property surveyed showing clear signs of rising damp.Rising damp can lead to damaged plaster, salt contamination...
08/06/2026

Another property surveyed showing clear signs of rising damp.

Rising damp can lead to damaged plaster, salt contamination, peeling decorations, mould growth and rotten skirting boards if left untreated.

At KDS Property Preservation, we carry out thorough damp surveys to identify the true cause of damp problems and recommend the most effective long-term solution.

If you’ve noticed damp patches, staining, bubbling plaster or musty smells in your property, don’t ignore the warning signs.

📍 Covering Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire

✅ Rising Damp
✅ Penetrating Damp
✅ Condensation & Mould
✅ Timber Treatments
✅ Basement Waterproofing

📞 Free Damp Inspections & Quotations

🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk
☎️ 01473 561031

04/06/2026

❗ Not All Damp Is Rising Damp ❗

One of the biggest misconceptions we see is that every damp problem is caused by rising damp. In reality, many properties suffer from condensation-related dampness, which can lead to mould growth, staining, peeling paint, and unhealthy living conditions.

Condensation is often caused by a combination of poor ventilation, cold surfaces, excess moisture, and inadequate insulation. Simply injecting a damp proof course won't solve these issues.

At KDS Property Preservation, we investigate the cause of the problem before recommending a solution. We offer a range of treatments including:

✅ Damp Proofing✅ Condensation & Mould Control✅ Ventilation Systems✅ Thermal & Insulated Wall Solutions✅ Waterproof Plaster Systems✅ Basement Waterproofing✅ Timber Treatments✅ Damp Surveys & Diagnostics

If you're experiencing damp, mould, musty smells, or cold walls, get in touch for a professional assessment.

📞 01473 561031🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk

Warm • Dry • Protected

Probably the only damp company offering FREE surveys
04/06/2026

Probably the only damp company offering FREE surveys

Rising damp doesn’t just damage walls… it can rot your skirting boards and timber too.If left untreated, moisture from t...
27/05/2026

Rising damp doesn’t just damage walls… it can rot your skirting boards and timber too.

If left untreated, moisture from the ground can cause decay, mould and expensive repairs. At KDS Property Preservation we identify the source of the damp and carry out the correct treatment to keep your home warm, dry & protected.

Free damp inspections & quotes across Suffolk.

Another basement wall completed and ready after plastering 👌This wall had previously been “treated” by another contracto...
21/05/2026

Another basement wall completed and ready after plastering 👌

This wall had previously been “treated” by another contractor but the damp issues were still coming through. We stripped everything back properly, carried out the correct waterproofing system and have now finished the plastering ready for decoration.

If you have a damp basement or cellar that’s been patched over and not fixed properly, get in touch with KDS Property Preservation.

🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk

Another basement wall done properly and ready for plastering 👌The old damp materials have been removed, the wall treated...
19/05/2026

Another basement wall done properly and ready for plastering 👌

The old damp materials have been removed, the wall treated and a cavity drain membrane system installed ready for insulated boards and plaster finish.

Doing basement waterproofing correctly is the difference between a dry usable space and ongoing damp problems later on.

📍 KDS Property Preservation🌐 www.kdspropertypreservation.co.uk

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Thurleston Lane
Ipswich
IP16TH

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