Leak to dry to treated, one company in Eynsford
Eynsford's housing stock is dominated by period cottages in flint, ragstone and timber frame clustered around the ford and High Street, alongside converted barns and oast-style buildings and a scattering of mid-century infill homes. Many older properties have had bathrooms, kitchens and extensions added piecemeal over decades, leaving mismatched pipework and roof junctions that are prone to 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 Eynsford we cover
We attend leaks right across Eynsford and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Farningham
- Lullingstone
- Otford
- Shoreham
- Horton Kirby
- Sutton-at-Hone
- South Darenth
- Crockenhill
- Fawkham
- Swanley
Common leaks in Eynsford homes
Flat-roofed rear extensions on period cottages
Many of Eynsford's historic cottages near the High Street and river have had kitchens or utility rooms added under flat felt or asphalt roofs. These coverings degrade faster than the original pitched roof above them, and once the membrane splits, water tracks along joists and ceiling timbers unseen for months, often surfacing as staining or a sagging ceiling well away from the actual defect.
First-floor bathrooms leaking into rooms below
Cottages and converted barns around Eynsford were rarely built with bathrooms, so many now have one squeezed above a kitchen or lounge. Perished shower tray seals, cracked grout or a failed waste connection can let water seep through original floorboards and lath-and-plaster ceilings, causing damp patches, blown plaster and mould in the room below long before residents notice a problem upstairs.
Ageing plumbing in converted barns and oast houses
Barn and oast conversions common around Eynsford often retain sections of older pipework installed during initial conversion decades ago. Perished washers, corroded joints or soldered fittings under floors and behind panelling can fail slowly, releasing water into dense timber or masonry structures where it is absorbed and hidden rather than pooling visibly, delaying discovery until damp or odour becomes apparent.
What our customers say
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
Jensen B, via Google
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
Suspect a leak in Eynsford?
Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Eynsford.