Leak to dry to treated, one company in Norbury
Norbury's housing stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces along the London Road corridor, interwar semi-detached houses towards Pollards Hill, and numerous flat conversions above shops. Many properties retain original clay drainage runs and ageing bathroom extensions, while converted upper flats share plumbing risers and flat roof sections that are prone to hidden water damage over time.
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 Norbury we cover
We attend leaks right across Norbury and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Thornton Heath
- Streatham
- Streatham Vale
- Pollards Hill
- Crown Point
- Norbury Manor
- South Norwood
- Mitcham
- Green Lane
- Streatham Common
Common leaks in Norbury homes
Flat conversions with shared plumbing risers
Many Norbury terraces have been split into upper and lower flats, often sharing a single soil stack or riser boxed into a party wall. A failed joint or perished washer in the upstairs flat's bathroom can send water tracking down inside the wall cavity for weeks, appearing as staining or a musty smell in the flat below long before any visible drip is noticed.
Flat roof extensions over kitchens and bathrooms
The rear kitchen and bathroom extensions common on Norbury's Victorian terraces frequently have flat felt or GRP roofs installed decades ago. As the covering ages, perished seals around vent pipes and roof edges let rainwater seep slowly into the joists and ceiling below, often only becoming obvious once plasterboard sags or a light fitting shows discolouration.
Ageing bathrooms over ground floor rooms
In the 1930s semi-detached houses around Pollards Hill and Crown Point, bathrooms are frequently positioned directly above the lounge or hallway. Failed shower tray seals, cracked grout or a loose waste pipe connection can let water escape through the floor structure, saturating joists and ceiling plaster below without leaving an obvious puddle upstairs to alert the household.
What our customers say
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
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
Suspect a leak in Norbury?
Call 020 3051 8478 or report a leak online. We trace, dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Norbury.
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More help in Norbury
Damp and mould survey
Find the real cause of damp, mould or a leak in a Norbury property, with a written report and photographs. Damp survey in Norbury →
Structural drying
Dry walls, floors and voids in Norbury after a leak or flood, monitored to completion. Structural drying in Norbury →
Mould removal
Treat black mould in a Norbury property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Norbury →