Kenwood PLC

Kenwood PLC, damp proofing and property preservation specialists in London and the South East of England

Kenwood PLC is a British company dedicated to damp proofing and building preservation, operating since 1982. Its area of operation covers London, the South East of England and the Home Counties, serving both residential and commercial properties. The company presents itself as a specialist in guaranteed damp treatments tailored to each home, and states it has completed and guaranteed over 3,000 jobs per year.

Damp proofing services

The service catalogue includes rising damp treatment, basement tanking, structural waterproofing, specialist replastering, wet and dry rot treatments, woodworm treatment and condensation control. The company also offers waterproofing and coating solutions for new and existing basements.

In the case of rising damp, the process described involves removing skirting boards and internal plaster, installing a new damp-proof course and subsequently replastering with a specialist waterproof plaster. For penetrating damp, associated with leaks in gutters and downpipes, it is recommended to inspect the extent of the problem and the condition of adjacent timbers before defining the treatment.

Survey and quotation

The company carries out free surveys with no hidden fees. Its surveyors inspect the property, identify the causes of damp and provide a report with their findings. When treatment is required, a detailed and transparent quotation is provided explaining the nature of the proposed works. Kenwood PLC states that its technicians and surveyors keep the client informed and recommend the most suitable solution for each property.

Guarantees and professional recognition

Damp treatments and damp-proof courses come with guarantees that, according to the company, exceed 20 years. For basement waterproofing and tanking services, the guarantee offered is up to 10 years. The company states that its timber treatment solutions and other repairs are recognised and accepted by mortgage lenders as proof of correctly executed works.

Kenwood PLC identifies itself as a Chartered Building Company and a full member of the BWPDA (British Wood Preserving & Damp Proofing Association), the PCA (Property Care Association), CHAS and the Guarantee Protection Trust.

Client profile and contexts of intervention

The company serves homeowners facing the purchase or sale of a property with damp problems detected in the survey, those renovating or repairing an affected wall, and landlords who rent out their properties. It also carries out work on commercial properties. Among the recent projects shown on the website are dry rot eradication, waterproofing and tanking works in East London, membrane installation at an NHS site, woodworm treatment in London, installation of cavity membrane systems, rising damp treatment in South West London, basement waterproofing in St. Albans and cavity drainage systems.

Geographic coverage and offices

Kenwood PLC operates from its head office in Watford and maintains telephone presence in several locations across the South East of England: London, Watford, St. Albans, Slough, Luton and Reigate. Its coverage area includes London, the South East of England and the Home Counties.

Finance

The company offers finance options through its status as an Introducer Appointed Representative (Financial Services Register No. 919458) of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited. Phoenix acts as a credit broker, not a lender, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 539195) and offers finance through its panel of lenders. All finance is subject to status and credit checks.

Offices and locations

Location 1: Kenwood House, 9 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Watford, Herts, WD18 8QU

Watford office: Phone: 01923 242441

Slough office: Phone: 01753 511154

Luton office: Phone: 01582 726565

Reigate office: Phone: 01737 226633