Leak to dry to treated, one company in East Sheen
East Sheen's housing stock is dominated by Edwardian and inter-war semis and terraces along West Temple Sheen and the Upper Richmond Road, alongside mansion blocks and postwar infill near Sheen Lane. Original lead and cast-iron plumbing, flat-roofed rear extensions and loft conversions common to these properties are frequent sources of slow, hidden water 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 East Sheen we cover
We attend leaks right across East Sheen and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Mortlake
- Barnes
- North Sheen
- Richmond
- Richmond Park
- Sheen Common
- Palewell
- Kew
Common leaks in East Sheen homes
Flat-roofed extensions over kitchens and bathrooms
Many East Sheen semis have had rear kitchen or bathroom extensions added with flat felt or GRP roofs, typical of the area's incremental Edwardian and 1930s home improvements. These roofs are prone to perished membranes and pooling water, letting moisture track slowly into ceiling joists and ceiling below without any obvious drip, often surfacing only as staining or a musty smell weeks later.
Ensuite and loft conversion bathrooms leaking downward
Loft conversions and added ensuites are common across East Sheen's larger Edwardian and inter-war houses, particularly around Sheen Lane and Christ Church Road. Shower trays, waste pipe joints and tile grout on upper floors can fail quietly, sending water through floor voids into bedroom or hallway ceilings below, damaging plasterwork long before residents notice damp patches or discolouration.
Ageing supply pipework in older terraces and mansion blocks
Properties near Sheen Common and the mansion blocks along the Upper Richmond Road often retain original or mid-century supply pipework, including lead, copper and early plastic fittings. Perished joint seals, corroded valves and hidden pinhole leaks in concealed risers or under floors can release water gradually, causing rot and hidden damage well before any escape of water becomes visible on skirtings or floors.
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
Suspect a leak in East Sheen?
Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across East Sheen.