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Damp, Mould & Leak Specialists in Kennington

Non-destructive damp surveys, hidden leak detection and mould investigation across Kennington and the surrounding area, with clear, insurance-ready reports.

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Quick answer: If you have damp, mould or a suspected water leak at a property in Kennington, our specialists carry out a non-destructive survey to find the root cause, then give you a written report and a clear plan to fix it. A full damp and mould survey is a fixed £500. Call 020 3051 8478.
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Damp, mould & leak services in Kennington

Kennington's housing spans Georgian and early Victorian terraces around Kennington Park Road and Cardigan Street, 1930s LCC mansion blocks such as those on Kennington Park estate, post-war council low and high-rise blocks, and newer riverside developments near Vauxhall and Nine Elms. This mix of solid brick walls, flat roofs, ageing communal pipework and modern airtight builds each creates distinct damp, mould and leak problems.

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 Kennington we cover

We survey properties right across Kennington and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common damp problems in Kennington homes

Rising and penetrating damp in Georgian and Victorian terraces

Many terraces off Kennington Park Road and around Cardigan Street were built with solid brick walls and no damp proof course, and later carved into flats with limited through ventilation. Ground floor rooms often show rising damp at skirting level, while original sash windows and repointed brickwork let moisture penetrate solid walls, leaving persistent tide marks and mould on internal chimney breasts.

Flat roof and parapet leaks on mansion blocks

The 1930s LCC mansion blocks around Kennington Park and Vassall Road typically have flat or shallow-pitched roofs with parapet gutters and ageing downpipes shared between flats. Blocked outlets and perished roofing felt allow water to track through party walls and ceilings, often surfacing as staining or damp patches several flats away from the actual leak, making the source hard for residents to trace.

Condensation mould in post-war council flats and new-builds

Post-war concrete estates near Elephant and Castle and Walworth suffer cold bridging through solid concrete floors and single-glazed frames, while newer sealed developments near Vauxhall and Nine Elms trap moisture from cooking and showering. Both produce black mould on north-facing walls, window reveals and bathroom ceilings, worsened where extractor fans are missing, blocked or simply switched off by occupants.

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

Jensen B, via Google

★★★★★

I recently used a damp and mould specialist company and was extremely impressed with the service from start to finish. From the initial survey, they were knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to clearly explain the cause of the issue rather than just treating the symptoms.

Tarik Barak, via Google

★★★★★

Omg what brilliant service, excellent the cleaner did a very good job was efficient he took his time and cleaned everything, highly recommend S. Bessim…

Susan Bessim, via Google

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

Book a survey in Kennington

Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Kennington. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a damp survey in Kennington cost?
A damp and mould survey is a fixed £500, including the non-destructive investigation and an insurance-ready written report. Leak detection, if needed, is £800 to £1500 depending on scale.
Do you cover the whole of Kennington?
Yes. We survey properties across Kennington 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 survey identifies which type you have using moisture readings and thermal imaging.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Every survey comes with a clear written report including the cause, photographic evidence and recommendations, formatted for insurers and managing agents.