Leak to dry to treated, one company in Chiswick
Chiswick's housing mix runs from Bedford Park's Victorian and Edwardian terraces to riverside cottages at Strand-on-the-Green and interwar mansion blocks near Turnham Green. Solid brick walls, conservation area restrictions on external insulation, and proximity to the Thames all raise the risk of condensation, penetrating damp and mould taking hold on walls, ceilings and behind furniture.
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 Chiswick we cover
We treat mould right across Chiswick and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Bedford Park
- Turnham Green
- Strand-on-the-Green
- Grove Park
- Gunnersbury
- Stamford Brook
- Acton Green
- Chiswick Park
- Southfield
- Chiswick Riverside
- Duke's Meadows
- Corney Reach
- Devonshire Road
- Wellesley Road area
Common causes of mould in Chiswick homes
Bedford Park's solid-wall terraces
Bedford Park's Victorian and Edwardian terraces were built with solid brick walls and no cavity, so they lose heat quickly and condense moisture on cold internal surfaces. Conservation area rules often restrict external wall insulation and render, leaving many homes reliant on heating and ventilation alone. Black mould commonly develops on north-facing bedroom walls, behind wardrobes and around original sash windows where draughtproofing has cut airflow.
Riverside damp near Strand-on-the-Green
Properties along Strand-on-the-Green and Corney Reach sit close to the Thames, where a high water table and periodic flooding push moisture into ground floor walls and solid floors. Penetrating and rising damp here is more persistent than typical condensation, staining plaster and skirting boards and feeding mould growth behind sofas and low furniture. Treating the surface mould without addressing the damp source usually sees it return within weeks.
Converted flats and mansion blocks with poor airflow
Many of Chiswick's larger Edwardian houses near Turnham Green and Grove Park have been split into flats, often with internal bathrooms and kitchens lacking working extractor fans. Retrofitted double glazing has sealed these homes against draughts but also trapped humid air, so mould appears around window frames, in bathroom corners and on ceilings above showers. Restoring proper ventilation is essential alongside any mould treatment to stop it recurring.
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 Chiswick?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Chiswick.