Leak to dry to treated, one company in Chesham
Chesham's housing runs from timber-framed and flint cottages in the Old Town to Victorian terraces along the River Chess, 1930s semis climbing the valley sides towards Pednor and Asheridge, and newer estates around Waterside. Solid-wall construction, a high water table on the valley floor and poorly ventilated older bathrooms all combine to make mould a recurring problem across the town.
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 Chesham we cover
We treat mould right across Chesham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Chesham Old Town
- Chesham Bois
- Waterside
- Botley
- Asheridge
- Ley Hill
- Pednor
- Lye Green
- Whelpley Hill
- Latimer
- Chartridge
- Hundred Acres
- Nashleigh Hill
- Blucher Street
Common causes of mould in Chesham homes
Old Town cottages and solid-wall damp
Many cottages around the Old Town and Blucher Street have solid brick, flint or timber-framed walls with no cavity, built long before damp-proof courses were standard. Moisture works through from outside or rises from the ground, and once trapped by modern plaster or retrofitted insulation it feeds black mould on internal wall surfaces, particularly in corners, behind skirtings and around old window frames.
Valley floor properties near the River Chess
Chesham sits in a narrow Chiltern valley, and homes near Waterside and the lower part of town are close to the River Chess with a naturally high water table. During wetter periods groundwater and surface water push moisture into ground floor walls and under-floor voids, driving rising and penetrating damp that shows up as mould on ceilings, skirting boards and the base of chimney breasts.
1930s semis and condensation behind furniture
The semi-detached and detached housing built up the hillside towards Pednor, Asheridge and Ley Hill often has original single glazing or later replacement windows fitted without adequate trickle ventilation. Combined with small bathrooms and bedrooms where wardrobes sit against outer walls, warm moist air condenses on cold surfaces overnight, leaving mould to develop unseen behind furniture and inside built-in cupboards.
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 Chesham?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Chesham.