Speak to a Specialist
Speak to a Specialist
Farringdon · EC1M, EC1R

Leak Detection in Farringdon

Non-destructive water leak detection across Farringdon, tracing hidden leaks with thermal imaging, acoustic sensors and tracer gas, then drying and treating the damage before it becomes mould.

Call 020 3051 8478Report a leak
★★★★★ 5 from 18 Google reviews · trusted by Farringdon homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: If you have a suspected water leak at a property in Farringdon, our specialists trace the source without tearing the place apart, using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. A leak is not over when the water stops. Mould can start within 48 hours, so we find the source, dry the structure and treat any mould, all with one company. Leak detection is £800 to £1500 depending on scale. Call 020 3051 8478.
On this page

Leak to dry to treated, one company in Farringdon

Farringdon's housing mix runs from converted Victorian warehouses and print works to Georgian terraces around Charterhouse Square and modern loft-style apartments squeezed above shops and offices. Many buildings were repurposed for residential use decades after construction, leaving original cast-iron plumbing, flat roofs and ageing joints working alongside newer fittings, a combination that creates plenty of hidden opportunities for water to escape unnoticed.

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 Farringdon we cover

We attend leaks right across Farringdon and its neighbourhoods, including:

Common leaks in Farringdon homes

Converted warehouse plumbing failures

Clerkenwell and Smithfield are dense with former industrial buildings turned into flats, where plumbing was often retrofitted through original brick and timber structures. Pipework routed within old floor voids or behind stud walls added during conversion can fail quietly, sending water tracking along joists and beams before it appears as a stain on a ceiling well away from the actual source.

Flat roofs above period buildings

Many buildings around Farringdon, including former factories and office conversions near St John Street and Hatton Garden, carry flat or low-pitch roofs added during later refurbishment. Perished felt, cracked asphalt or blocked outlets let rainwater seep through slowly, soaking insulation and timber decking for months before residents below notice damp patches or discoloured plaster.

Bathrooms leaking through mixed-use floors

With so many Farringdon properties split into flats above shops, restaurants and offices, bathroom leaks are a particular risk. Perished shower seals, failed tray joints or cracked waste pipes let water pass through floor voids into the commercial space or flat below, often causing damage to stock, ceilings and electrics before the leak upstairs is even identified.

What our customers say

Excellent
Rated 5.0 / 5 based on 18 reviews on

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✓ a month ago

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✓ 2 months ago

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!

Patryk Gutowski✓ 2 months ago

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✓ 3 months ago

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✓ 5 months ago
See all reviews on Google
Tip: If your water meter ticks over with every tap off, or a wall or ceiling stays damp with no obvious cause, there is a hidden leak. Finding it early is far cheaper than repairing the mould and damage it leaves behind.

Suspect a leak in Farringdon?

Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Farringdon.

Frequently asked questions

How much does leak detection in Farringdon cost?
Leak detection is £800 to £1500 depending on the scale and access. You get a written, insurance-ready report identifying the source.
Will you damage my home finding the leak?
No. We use non-destructive thermal imaging, acoustic sensors and tracer gas to pinpoint the leak before any access is opened up, so repairs are targeted.
Do you fix the damage after finding the leak?
Yes. A leak is not over when the water stops. We dry the structure with monitored dehumidifiers and treat any mould, so it is handled end to end.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Every leak investigation comes with a clear written report including the cause, photographic evidence and recommendations, formatted for insurers and managing agents.

More help in Farringdon

Damp and mould survey

Find the real cause of damp, mould or a leak in a Farringdon property, with a written report and photographs. Damp survey in Farringdon →

Structural drying

Dry walls, floors and voids in Farringdon after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Farringdon →

Mould removal

Treat black mould in a Farringdon property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Farringdon →