Damp, mould & leak services in Richmond
Richmond's housing stock spans Georgian townhouses on Richmond Hill, Victorian and Edwardian terraces throughout East Sheen and Mortlake, and post-war semis in Ham and Whitton. This mixture of age, construction method and conversion history creates persistent vulnerabilities to rising damp, condensation and roof leaks, particularly in older properties with solid brick walls and no cavity insulation.
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 Richmond we cover
We survey properties right across Richmond and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Richmond Town Centre
- Kew
- East Sheen
- Mortlake
- Petersham
- Ham
- North Sheen
- St Margarets
- Twickenham
- Whitton
- Kew Gardens
- Richmond Hill
- Barnes
Common damp problems in Richmond homes
Rising Damp in Georgian and Victorian Terraces
Many of Richmond's older terraces in areas such as Richmond Hill, Petersham and Mortlake were built without functional damp proof courses, or have courses that have since deteriorated. Groundwater can wick steadily upward through solid brick walls, leaving salt tide marks, peeling plaster and persistent musty odours at low level, often misdiagnosed as condensation by homeowners.
Penetrating Damp in Kew and East Sheen Conversions
Large Victorian and Edwardian properties in Kew and East Sheen are frequently divided into flats, creating complex roof and parapet details that are poorly maintained across multiple ownerships. Shared flat roofs, inadequate flashings around chimney stacks and blocked internal gutters allow rainwater to penetrate outer walls, causing damp patches that migrate internally and damage plasterwork over successive winters.
Hidden Leaks in Post-War Housing Around Ham and Whitton
Post-war semis and terraces across Ham and Whitton often conceal ageing copper and early plastic pipework within floor voids and wall chases. Slow pinhole leaks from these systems go undetected for months, saturating timber joists and sub-floor insulation, encouraging mould growth and rot before any visible staining appears at ceiling or wall surfaces.
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 Richmond
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Richmond. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.