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Kenton · HA3, HA9

Damp, Mould & Leak Specialists in Kenton

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

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★★★★★ 5 from 18 Google reviews · trusted by Kenton homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have damp, mould or a suspected water leak at a property in Kenton, 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 Kenton

Kenton grew up in the 1930s as a Metro-land suburb along the Bakerloo and Metropolitan lines, and its housing is dominated by pebbledashed semi-detached houses with bay windows, alongside interwar parades of shops with flats above and pockets of 1960s-70s low-rise blocks. Original cavity walls, ageing wall ties and widespread loft and rear extensions leave this stock prone to penetrating damp, trapped condensation and roof leaks.

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 Kenton we cover

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

Common damp problems in Kenton homes

Pebbledash and cavity wall damp in 1930s semis

Kenton's characteristic semi-detached houses were built with early cavity wall construction finished in pebbledash render. Decades on, hairline cracks in the render let rain soak through to the inner leaf, while corroding metal wall ties can bridge the cavity and carry moisture straight into plaster. This shows up as damp patches near ground floor rooms and along external corners, especially on the more exposed gable ends.

Flat roof extensions and bay window leaks

Many Kenton semis have had single-storey rear additions or box bay windows built with flat felt roofs, a common feature of interwar and postwar extension work in this area. These roofs age faster than the original pitched tiles, and once the felt perishes or falls out of level, water tracks along joists and reappears as staining on ceilings below, often mistaken for condensation until the extension roof itself is inspected.

Damp flats above Kenton Road's shop parades

Along Kenton Road and the smaller parades near the station, flats sit above shops within solid-walled Victorian-adjacent and interwar buildings with shared parapets and box gutters. Blocked outlets and cracked flashing let water into party walls, while poor ventilation in these compact upper flats, often converted with limited airflow, encourages condensation and black mould around windows and in bathrooms lacking working extraction.

What our customers say

Excellent
Rated 5.0 / 5 based on 18 reviews on

Was lovely working with the team and they did a fantastic and quick job to get all the mould out of my bathroom. Very much looking forward to working with them on other projects around my house!! Thank you for everything and shout out to Karim for being so sweet!

Mariama✓ a month ago

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✓ 2 months ago

Amazing company! They responding very quickly. They have a low prices as well, not crazy quotes like from others. Job has been done very quickly and team was very professional. I will use them in the future if I needed. Thanks!

Patryk Gutowski✓ 2 months ago

Really impressed with the whole experience. The surveyor did a proper, thorough job and didn't rush anything, they got to the root cause of the damp and explained it all clearly. Detailed, professional and reassuring from start to finish. Couldn't recommend them more highly.

Keiryn Raf✓ 3 months ago

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✓ 5 months ago
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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 Kenton

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does a damp survey in Kenton 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 Kenton?
Yes. We survey properties across Kenton 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.

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