Putney's predominantly Victorian and Edwardian building stock presents characteristic pathology challenges, from rising damp through solid brick walls to subsidence on London Clay and deteriorating decorative features. Riverside buildings face additional environmental exposure.
Our building pathology team investigates defects across Putney using diagnostic equipment to establish root causes. We provide targeted remediation advice that addresses the source of problems rather than just treating symptoms, helping homeowners and building managers resolve issues effectively.
Diagnosis of rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation in Putney's solid-walled Victorian and Edwardian properties using calibrated moisture meters and thermal imaging.
Investigation of cracking patterns related to London Clay shrinkage, tree root influence and historical settlement in Putney's period housing stock.
Assessment of the timber-framed bay windows common on Putney's Victorian terraces, investigating rot, structural movement and water ingress at critical junctions.
Investigation of defects specific to Putney's riverside buildings including water ingress, environmental exposure damage and damp at lower levels.
Rising damp through solid brick walls without adequate damp-proof courses, penetrating damp through deteriorating pointing and defective guttering, and condensation from inadequate ventilation are the most common causes.
Parts of Putney sit on shrinkable London Clay. Combined with mature street and garden trees, this creates subsidence risk, particularly during dry summers. We investigate crack patterns and advise on further action.
Yes. The timber-framed bay windows on Putney's Victorian terraces are vulnerable to rot, structural movement and water ingress. We diagnose the cause and recommend appropriate repair or reconstruction.
Moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, borescopes and specialist probes. For structural concerns we may commission specialist engineering input or laboratory analysis.