Damp, mould & leak services in Greenwich
Greenwich contains a genuinely varied housing stock, from grand Georgian and Victorian terraces around Blackheath and Maze Hill to post-war council estates in Woolwich and Thamesmead, alongside Edwardian semis in Eltham and modern riverside apartments near the Thames. This mix of ages, construction methods and tenure types creates a wide range of damp, mould and leak vulnerabilities that differ considerably street by street.
Leak Detection
Trace hidden water leaks without damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →
Damp Investigation
Identify rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation, and tell them apart properly. Damp investigation →
Mould Inspection
Find the moisture source feeding the mould, not just treat the surface. Mould inspection →
Structural Drying
Dry out walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying →
Areas of Greenwich we cover
We survey properties right across Greenwich and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Blackheath
- Charlton
- Eltham
- Kidbrooke
- Lee
- Lewisham border
- Maze Hill
- New Eltham
- Plumstead
- Shooters Hill
- Thamesmead
- Westcombe Park
- Woolwich
Common damp problems in Greenwich homes
Solid Wall Penetrating Damp in Georgian and Victorian Terraces
The Georgian and Victorian properties concentrated around Blackheath, Maze Hill and Westcombe Park were built with solid brick walls that offer no cavity to drain or dry out moisture. When pointing deteriorates or render cracks, rainwater soaks directly into the masonry. Internally this presents as damp patches, tide marks and peeling plaster, often mistaken for condensation but driven entirely by water ingress from outside.
Flat Roof and Deck Leaks on Post-War Estates
Large sections of Thamesmead, Kidbrooke and parts of Woolwich were developed using system-built construction with flat or low-pitched roofs and deck access walkways. These roofing membranes and concrete deck surfaces age and crack, allowing water to track down into communal stairwells and individual flats. Residents in upper-floor and top-floor properties frequently report ceiling staining and mould growth that stems from poorly maintained flat roof details.
Rising Damp and Sub-Floor Moisture in Edwardian Semis
Edwardian semi-detached and terraced houses in Eltham, Charlton and Lee commonly have suspended timber ground floors and shallow damp proof courses that have deteriorated over more than a century. Blocked sub-floor air bricks, raised external ground levels and the area's clay-heavy soil all contribute to moisture accumulating beneath floors and wicking upward through ground-floor walls, causing skirting board decay, plaster salting and persistent musty odours.
What our customers say
Very helpful and professional, easy to communicate with about my mould issues and I received fast responses from the company on the best solutions for me. would recommend to all friends and family. 5/5
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Book a survey in Greenwich
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Greenwich. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.