Leak to dry to treated, one company in Chessington
Chessington is dominated by 1930s to 1950s pebbledash and brick semis and bungalows, with pockets of post-war council terraces and newer infill near Chessington World of Adventures. Solid or ageing cavity walls, original single-glazing in older stock and proximity to the Hogsmill River and surrounding green belt farmland leave many properties prone to penetrating damp and condensation.
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 Chessington we cover
We treat mould right across Chessington and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Chessington South
- Chessington North
- Hook
- Malden Rushett
- Tolworth
- Surbiton
- Berrylands
- Old Malden
- Worcester Park
- Hinchley Wood
- Claygate
- West Ewell
- Long Ditton
- Ewell
Common causes of mould in Chessington homes
Pebbledash semis with penetrating damp
Chessington South and North are full of 1930s pebbledash semis where render has cracked, cavity trays have failed or gutters have overflowed unnoticed for years. Water tracks through the solid or part-filled cavity walls and shows up as black mould blooming on chimney breasts, in corners and around window reveals long after the original leak has been forgotten about.
Loft conversions and extensions trapping moisture
Many Chessington semis near Hook and Malden Rushett have been extended or had lofts converted into extra bedrooms and bathrooms without matching upgrades to ventilation. Steam from showers has nowhere to escape, so condensation forms on cold ceilings and around new en-suite windows, feeding recurring black mould that keeps returning until the extractor provision and airflow are properly sorted.
Bungalows and ground-floor flats near the Hogsmill
Low-lying bungalows and ground-floor flats close to the Hogsmill River and surrounding green belt land are vulnerable to rising and penetrating damp, especially where solid floors or older damp-proof courses have failed. Furniture pushed against external walls traps humid air, so mould develops unseen behind wardrobes and sofas until the moisture source is traced and fixed at the wall itself.
What our customers say
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
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, via Google
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, via Google
Mould problem in Chessington?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Chessington.