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Damp Survey Hammersmith: Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment

The Assessment (what many people call a damp survey) is one non-destructive visit that finds the cause of damp, mould or a hidden leak across Hammersmith and the surrounding area, with a clear, insurance-ready report.

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Quick answer: If you have damp, mould or a suspected water leak at a property in Hammersmith, your first visit is a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment. Our specialists carry out a non-destructive investigation to find the root cause, then give you a written report with photographs and a clear plan to fix it. Your report follows within 3 to 5 working days of the visit. We confirm the price on a written quote once we understand the problem. Call 020 3051 8478.

Damp, mould & leak services in Hammersmith

Hammersmith's housing spans Georgian and Victorian riverside terraces along Upper and Lower Mall, dense Victorian terraces and split conversions around Brackenbury Village and Ravenscourt Park, 1930s mansion blocks near Brook Green, and post-war estates and modern flats around King Street and Hammersmith Broadway. This mix of solid-walled Victorian stock, ageing communal plumbing and river-adjacent foundations creates varied but persistent damp, mould and leak problems throughout the borough.

Leak Detection

Trace hidden water leaks without damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →

Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment

One visit that finds the cause of damp, mould or water damage, and tells rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart. About the Assessment →

Mould Treatment

Treat black mould and deal with the moisture source behind it, so it does not keep coming back. Mould treatment →

Structural Drying

Dry out walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying →

Areas of Hammersmith we cover

We visit properties right across Hammersmith and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common damp problems in Hammersmith homes

Riverside terraces and Thames flood risk

Georgian and Victorian houses along Upper Mall, Lower Mall and Hammersmith Terrace sit close to the Thames, with solid brick walls and shallow foundations prone to rising damp and groundwater ingress, especially after high tides or heavy rain. Original single-glazed sash windows also trap condensation between panes and along reveals, encouraging black mould on surrounding plasterwork in these older riverside properties.

Converted Victorian terraces and poor ventilation

Many Victorian terraces in Brackenbury Village and Ravenscourt Park have been split into flats, often losing original chimneys and through-ventilation in the process. Bathrooms and kitchens fitted into former box rooms frequently lack adequate extraction, leading to condensation damp and mould on north-facing walls. Parapet gutters and Victorian roof valleys, common on these terraces, are also a recurring source of penetrating damp when poorly maintained.

Mansion blocks and estates near King Street and Hammersmith Broadway

The 1930s mansion blocks around Brook Green and the post-war estates near King Street and Hammersmith Broadway rely on shared flat roofs, communal downpipes and ageing internal plumbing risers. Leaks from a neighbouring flat or a failed roof membrane can travel through party walls and floors before surfacing, while concrete and steel-framed blocks are prone to interstitial condensation and mould around cold bridges at window and balcony junctions.

What our customers say

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Tip: If a damp patch keeps coming back after redecorating, it is almost always a symptom, not the problem. An assessment that finds the source first saves paying for the same repair twice.

Request an Assessment in Hammersmith

Call 020 3051 8478 or send us your details and we will agree a date with you. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Hammersmith.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment in Hammersmith cost?
We confirm the price on a written quote once we understand the problem. Your first visit is a Damp, Mould and Water Damage Assessment, which includes the non-destructive investigation and an insurance-ready written report with photographs. If leak detection is needed, we quote for it separately before any work starts.
Do you cover the whole of Hammersmith?
Yes. We visit properties across Hammersmith and the surrounding neighbourhoods and postcodes.
Can you tell the difference between condensation, rising and penetrating damp?
Yes, and it matters because the fix differs for each. Our assessment identifies which type you have using moisture readings and thermal imaging.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Every assessment comes with a clear written report including the cause, photographic evidence and recommendations, formatted for insurers and managing agents. Your report follows within 3 to 5 working days of the visit.

More help in Hammersmith

Leak detection

Trace a hidden water leak in Hammersmith using thermal, acoustic and tracer gas methods, with minimal damage. Leak detection in Hammersmith →

Structural drying

Dry walls, floors and voids in Hammersmith after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Hammersmith →

Mould removal

Treat black mould in your Hammersmith property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Hammersmith →

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