Leak to dry to treated, one company in Brent
Brent's housing stock ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Queens Park and Kensal Rise to 1930s semis in Kenton and Kingsbury, high-density conversions around Harlesden and Willesden, and post-war estates in Stonebridge and South Kilburn. Solid walls, subdivided flats and heavy occupancy limit ventilation and trap moisture, making condensation and mould a recurring issue across the borough.
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 →
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 →
Areas of Brent we cover
We treat mould right across Brent and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Wembley
- Wembley Park
- Harlesden
- Willesden
- Willesden Green
- Kilburn
- Kingsbury
- Kenton
- Neasden
- Cricklewood
- Dollis Hill
- Queens Park
- Kensal Rise
- Stonebridge
Common causes of mould in Brent homes
Solid-wall Victorian terraces in Queens Park and Kensal Rise
Many of Brent's Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Queens Park, Kensal Rise and Willesden Green were built with solid brick walls and no cavity, so driving rain and rising groundwater penetrate more easily than in cavity-wall homes. Once damp reaches the internal plaster, black mould commonly develops on external walls, chimney breasts and in unheated bedrooms, particularly on north-facing elevations.
Converted flats and HMOs in Harlesden and Willesden
Large numbers of Victorian houses in Harlesden, Willesden and around Wembley have been converted into flats and shared houses, often with several occupants drying laundry indoors and limited or blocked extractor fans. This raises humidity well beyond what the original ventilation was designed for, so condensation mould appears repeatedly on bathroom ceilings, bedroom walls and behind wardrobes pushed against cold external walls.
Post-war estates and system-built blocks near Wembley Park
Post-war and system-built blocks around Stonebridge, South Kilburn and Chalkhill in Wembley Park often have concrete panel construction with minimal insulation and cold bridging at window reveals, corners and lintels. These cold spots sit well below the surrounding wall temperature, so moisture condenses there first, and persistent black mould forms in corners, above windows and on ceilings in bathrooms and bedrooms.
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
Mould problem in Brent?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Brent.