Damp, mould & leak services in Lewisham
Lewisham's housing spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Ladywell and Brockley, 1930s semis around Grove Park and Downham, postwar council estates near Catford, and new-build flats along the Deptford and New Cross riverside. This mix of solid-wall Victorian brick, poorly insulated interwar cavity walls and dense modern conversions creates varied damp, mould and leak problems, from failing pointing to condensation trapped in poorly ventilated flats.
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 Lewisham we cover
We survey properties right across Lewisham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Lewisham
- Blackheath
- Hither Green
- Ladywell
- Brockley
- Catford
- Crofton Park
- Forest Hill
- Sydenham
- New Cross
- Deptford
- Grove Park
- Downham
- Lee
Common damp problems in Lewisham homes
Solid-wall terraces in Ladywell and Brockley
Many Victorian terraces here were built without cavity walls or damp-proof courses, relying on lime render and breathable finishes. Later cement render and gypsum plaster trap moisture, pushing damp up from ground level and causing black mould around skirting boards and chimney breasts, particularly in ground-floor rooms backing onto small rear gardens.
Interwar semis around Grove Park and Downham
The 1920s and 1930s cavity-wall semis common across the Downham estate and Grove Park often have deteriorated wall ties, blocked cavities or bridged cavities from later loft conversions and extensions. This lets water track through to internal walls, showing up as damp patches near window reveals and in extended kitchens where original ventilation was removed.
Converted flats and new-builds near Deptford and New Cross
Riverside regeneration and Victorian houses split into flats around New Cross and Deptford leave many properties with limited through-ventilation and shared, often neglected roofs or parapet gutters. Residents frequently report condensation mould on north-facing bedroom walls and recurring leaks from communal plumbing or flat roofs above top-floor conversions.
What our customers say
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
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, 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
Book a survey in Lewisham
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Lewisham. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.
Frequently asked questions
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More help in Lewisham
Leak detection
Trace a hidden water leak in Lewisham using thermal, acoustic and tracer gas methods, with minimal damage. Leak detection in Lewisham →
Structural drying
Dry walls, floors and voids in Lewisham after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Lewisham →