Damp, mould & leak services in West Ham
West Ham's housing stock spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces concentrated around Upton Park and Forest Gate, post-war council blocks across Canning Town and Custom House, and newer regeneration developments near Stratford. This varied mix of ages and construction methods creates persistent challenges with condensation, penetrating damp and ageing plumbing that manifest differently across the area.
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 West Ham we cover
We survey properties right across West Ham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Stratford
- Forest Gate
- Plaistow
- Upton Park
- Green Street
- Canning Town
- Custom House
- Silvertown
- Maryland
- Manor Park
- Beckton
- North Woolwich
- Abbey Road
Common damp problems in West Ham homes
Rising and Penetrating Damp in Victorian Terraces
The dense rows of Victorian terraces throughout Forest Gate, Upton Park and Green Street were built without modern damp-proof courses. Over more than a century, original brick and mortar have become increasingly porous, allowing groundwater to rise through walls and rainwater to penetrate at window reveals, chimney breasts and bay window junctions where pointing has eroded.
Condensation Mould in Post-War Concrete Blocks
The large post-war and 1960s council blocks across Canning Town, Custom House and Silvertown suffer heavily from condensation-driven mould. Solid concrete construction creates cold bridging at slab edges and internal corners, and where original window frames have not been replaced, thermal performance remains poor, causing persistent black mould growth in bedrooms and kitchens throughout the colder months.
Hidden Leaks in Regeneration-Era Developments
Stratford and the surrounding regeneration zones around the Olympic legacy sites contain a substantial number of flats constructed rapidly during the development boom of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Flat-roof terraces, shared drainage stacks and compressed construction timelines mean concealed leaks at balcony thresholds, poorly sealed service penetrations and failing mastic joints are increasingly being identified within the fabric of these newer buildings.
What our customers say
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, via Google
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
Book a survey in West Ham
Call 020 3051 8478 or request a survey online. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers across West Ham. Works are on a 50% upfront, 50% on completion basis.