Damp, mould & leak services in Soho
Soho's housing stock is dominated by Georgian and Victorian terraced buildings, many converted from commercial use into flats and apartments over recent decades. These narrow, multi-storey properties with shared party walls, ageing brickwork and original timber frames are particularly susceptible to penetrating damp, condensation and hidden plumbing failures, especially where conversions were carried out without adequate waterproofing or ventilation upgrades.
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 Soho we cover
We survey properties right across Soho and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Carnaby Street
- Seven Dials
- Covent Garden
- Chinatown
- Fitzrovia
- Mayfair
- Leicester Square
- Marylebone
- Bloomsbury
- St Giles
- Tottenham Court Road
- Oxford Circus
Common damp problems in Soho homes
Penetrating Damp in Converted Georgian Terraces
Many of Soho's Georgian terraces were originally built as townhouses and later subdivided into residential flats. The original solid brick walls, now frequently repointed with hard cement mortar that traps moisture rather than allowing it to breathe, allow rainwater to penetrate deep into the fabric. Ground and first floor flats are especially vulnerable, with persistent damp patches appearing on internal walls after periods of heavy rainfall.
Condensation and Mould in Basement Conversions
Soho has a notable number of basement flats, many converted from former storage or commercial spaces beneath Victorian commercial premises. These below-ground units suffer from poor natural ventilation, limited sunlight and cold external walls, creating ideal conditions for condensation to form and black mould to develop on walls, ceilings and around window reveals, particularly during the cooler autumn and winter months.
Hidden Leaks from Ageing Shared Plumbing Stacks
Older Soho buildings converted into multiple flats frequently share original cast iron or early copper plumbing stacks that run through party walls and floor voids. Over time, joints corrode and seals fail, causing slow leaks that soak into floor joists and plaster without any obvious visible sign. These hidden leaks are often only identified when significant structural timber damage or widespread damp staining has already occurred.
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 Soho
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across Soho. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.