Damp, mould & leak services in Hammersmith
Hammersmith's housing stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, converted flat developments and purpose-built mansion blocks, many dating from the 1880s to 1930s. Ageing brick construction, solid walls without cavity insulation and decades of subdivision into flats create persistent conditions for damp ingress, condensation and concealed plumbing failures.
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 Hammersmith we cover
We survey properties right across Hammersmith and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Brook Green
- Ravenscourt Park
- Stamford Brook
- Shepherd's Bush
- Fulham Palace Road
- King Street
- Chiswick Border
- Munster Village
- Castelnau
- West Kensington
- White City Border
- Hammersmith Broadway
- Barons Court
Common damp problems in Hammersmith homes
Condensation and Mould in Converted Victorian Terraces
Much of Brook Green, Barons Court and Ravenscourt Park consists of large Victorian terraces subdivided into flats. Poor ventilation between individual units, reduced airflow from sealed chimney breasts and thermal bridging through solid brick walls encourages heavy condensation on cold external surfaces. Black mould growth behind furniture and around window reveals is a common complaint in these properties.
Penetrating Damp in Edwardian Mansion Blocks
Hammersmith's mansion blocks along Fulham Palace Road and near Castelnau were built with dense London stock brick that weathers and becomes porous over time. Failed or deteriorated pointing allows rainwater to penetrate deeply into external walls, producing damp patches that migrate inward. Parapet walls and decorative cornicing are particularly vulnerable, often directing water into top-floor flats without obvious external signs.
Hidden Leaks from Ageing Shared Plumbing
Multi-storey converted properties throughout Hammersmith Broadway and West Kensington frequently share original cast iron and early copper pipework running through ceiling voids and party walls. Pinhole corrosion, failing compression joints and degraded lead connections can release slow leaks that saturate structural timbers and plasterwork for months before becoming visible, often only discovered during a professional damp and leak survey.
What our customers say
Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)
Joeie Rouse, via Google
I have been dealing with damp and mould for years but these guys were able to come in and resolve the problem quickly and professionally. Their prices were fair and reasonable and they got the job done clean. 10/10 would use again and would recommend.
Thersa Waron Eurmind, via Google
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 Hammersmith
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Hammersmith. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.