Leak to dry to treated, one company in Edgware
Edgware's housing stock is dominated by 1930s semi-detached and terraced homes with bay windows and solid or early cavity walls, alongside purpose-built flats near the Northern line station and later estates around Burnt Oak and Mill Hill. Original single-glazed frames, shallow cavities and ageing pointing all make these properties prone to condensation and penetrating damp, and therefore mould.
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 Edgware we cover
We treat mould right across Edgware and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Burnt Oak
- Mill Hill
- Stanmore
- Canons Park
- Colindale
- Kingsbury
- Queensbury
- Edgwarebury
- The Hale
- Deansbrook
- Broadfields
- Brockley Hill
- Hendon
Common causes of mould in Edgware homes
1930s semi-detached homes with bay windows and solid brick sections
Many Edgware semis were built with solid brick sections around bay windows and chimney breasts, which offer little insulation and turn cold in winter. Warm, moist household air condenses on these surfaces overnight, and black mould develops around window reveals, in bedroom corners and behind wardrobes pushed against external walls, particularly in properties that still have their original metal or timber frames.
Purpose-built flats and converted properties with poor ventilation
Flats near Edgware station and in converted Victorian and Edwardian houses often have small bathrooms with no working extractor fan and kitchens that vent poorly. Steam from cooking and showering has nowhere to go, settling as condensation on tiled walls and ceilings. Over time this feeds persistent black mould in bathrooms, and damp air migrating into adjoining bedrooms causes further outbreaks behind furniture.
Rear extensions and loft conversions trapping moisture
Many Edgware homes, especially around Burnt Oak and Mill Hill, have had rear extensions or loft conversions added over the decades. Flat roofs, poorly detailed junctions and inadequate insulation in these additions create cold bridges and trapped humidity. Where a past roof leak or damp-proof course failure has gone unresolved, mould reappears on ceilings and walls even after redecoration, because the underlying moisture source was never fixed.
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 Edgware?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Edgware.