Leak to dry to treated, one company in Becontree
Becontree is dominated by the LCC's interwar cottage estate, row upon row of pebbledash and rendered semis and terraces built to a limited number of standard plans in the 1920s and 1930s. Many have gained rear kitchen extensions, loft conversions and replacement bathrooms since, meaning original single-skin plumbing runs sit alongside newer pipework, joints and flat-roofed additions prone to hidden leaks.
Leak Detection
Trace hidden water leaks without unnecessary damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →
Structural Drying
Dry walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood with monitored dehumidifiers, to completion. Structural drying →
Mould Treatment
Treat and prevent the mould that follows water damage, dealing with the moisture source first. Mould treatment →
Damp Investigation
Tell rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart, so the right repair is done once. Damp investigation →
Areas of Becontree we cover
We attend leaks right across Becontree and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Becontree Heath
- Chadwell Heath
- Goodmayes
- Valence
- Parsloes Park
- Rush Green
- Marks Gate
- Eastbrookend
- Upney
- Dagenham Heathway
- Green Lane
- Whalebone
- Ballards Road
- Becontree Station
Common leaks in Becontree homes
Flat-roofed rear extensions and kitchen returns
Countless Becontree semis have a flat-roofed kitchen or utility extension bolted onto the original 1930s house. The felt or asphalt covering ages faster than the main pitched roof and once the seal around the abutment or rooflight perishes, rainwater tracks along joists and drips into the kitchen ceiling below, often for weeks before a stain or sagging plaster gives it away.
Ageing plumbing beneath solid ground floors
The estate's original cottages were built with solid concrete ground floors, so early lead and later copper supply pipes were often chased in or laid beneath the slab. Where these joints corrode or a soldered fitting fails, water seeps silently through the floor makeup rather than pooling visibly, leaving Becontree homeowners with damp carpets, lifting laminate or a rising water bill as the only early clues.
Upstairs bathrooms leaking into extended rooms below
Many Becontree houses have had loft or rear extensions added, putting a bathroom directly above a newer kitchen or lounge extension rather than the original brick structure below. Perished sealant around the bath, shower tray or waste pipe lets water escape of water into the floor void, and because the room beneath was built later, staining and soft ceilings often appear well away from the actual source.
What our customers say
Friendly, approachable and most importantly professional. Great service!!
spoke with Karim who was incredibly knowledgable and helpful. He provided me with very useful information and went out of his way to help me. He also answered all my questions thoroughly. They were very fast to respond via email and wotsapp
Clearly communication, easy to deal with and responsive. We would thoroughly recommend. The report was really detailed making our buying negotiations a lot stronger and leaving us with a clear plan of action with possible timeframes.
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!
Top notch customer service from Kerim! He fully explained the process properly so we knew the ins and outs of the cost and the plan of action. The survey was done, they treated the mould and followed it up with a dehumidifier session and that's it no more mould, no more dampness and best of all no over complicated jargon and inflated prices. I left it a month before leaving this review to see if the mould would come back and I have had zero issues. I would highly recommend Damp & Mould Solutions UK.
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…
Fast and efficient service
Highly recommend this company, very professional but kind service provided.
Very positive experience. From the first call every detail of the process was explained clearly which put me at ease. Kerim shared knowledge of what I should expect from the survey, and what to expect from the treatment so I could plan my day accordingly. I was provided a quote the same day which was the most competitive of all the quotes I received. Easy to book, friendly to talk with and completely took away all my stress. If you're dealing with mould and in a similar situation as I was, these guys are definitely worth the call.
Kerim and his team were amazing! Firstly, they surveyed my home and the report they provided was very detailed and found the cause to be a leak from the bathroom. As it was an active leak we were quoted the same day and had his team over the next day to fix the leak. Once the leak was fixed they returned the following week to install drying units and treat the mould. They returned 2 weeks later to collect their machines and provided us with a certificate of dryness which proved it was all dry and fixed. All in all the whole process was efficient and I couldn't fault their service in the slightest. Within a month our home is back to feeling clean and stress free. We are glad to have found someone we can trust and we will definitely keep your number saved and we will be recommending you to all of our friends and family.
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!
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.
We used Damp & Mould Solutions to check whether damp in our living room and bedroom was being caused by structural issues with our leasehold block or simply poor insulation/ventilation. The service was very impressive, with our surveyor David explaining the issues and best solutions clearly to my partner and I. The final report produced was professional and reassuring, meaning we don’t have to take a case to the council. Overall, fantastic service and would certainly use again!
Great experience with this company from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly without any pressure. The work was carried out efficiently and to a high standard, and we’ve already noticed a big improvement. It’s reassuring to deal with a team that genuinely cares about doing the job properly. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with damp or mould issues.
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. :)
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.
Used Damp & Mould Solutions UK for a damp and mould issue at my property in South London. Really professional service, fast response and very knowledgeable. They use specialist equipment including thermal imaging which gave us a clear diagnosis. Would highly recommend to anyone dealing with damp, mould or a hidden leak.
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
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.
Suspect a leak in Becontree?
Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Becontree.
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Damp and mould survey
Find the real cause of damp, mould or a leak in a Becontree property, with a written report and photographs. Damp survey in Becontree →
Structural drying
Dry walls, floors and voids in Becontree after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Becontree →
Mould removal
Treat black mould in a Becontree property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Becontree →