Leak to dry to treated, one company in Forest Gate
Forest Gate's housing stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and bay-fronted semis, many split into flats or run as houses in multiple occupation, alongside pockets of ex-local authority blocks near Woodgrange Road and Upton Lane. Solid brick walls, original single glazing and limited extractor ventilation in converted properties make condensation and penetrating damp common triggers for black 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 Forest Gate we cover
We treat mould right across Forest Gate and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Upton Park
- Manor Park
- Stratford
- Maryland
- Woodgrange Park
- Wanstead
- Wanstead Flats
- Leytonstone
- Leyton
- East Ham
- Plaistow
- Little Ilford
- Cann Hall
- Ilford
Common causes of mould in Forest Gate homes
Solid wall damp in Victorian terraces
Many Forest Gate terraces off Sebert Road and Romford Road have solid brick walls with no cavity, so failed pointing, cracked render or blocked gutters let moisture track through to the internal plaster. This shows as black mould blooming on chimney breasts, external walls and behind wardrobes. We treat the mould and repair the render, pointing or flashing causing the penetrating damp.
Condensation mould in converted flats and HMOs
Where Edwardian houses have been split into flats or let as HMOs, bathrooms and bedrooms often share limited ventilation and extractor fans that are undersized or poorly ducted. Cooking, showering and drying washing indoors raise humidity quickly, and mould develops on ceilings, around window reveals and behind furniture pushed against cold external walls. We fix extraction and airflow so it does not return.
Cold bridging around bay windows and single glazing
The bay windows typical of Forest Gate's period housing, especially where original timber frames or older single glazing remain, create cold spots that attract condensation on reveals, sills and surrounding plaster. Left untreated this becomes persistent black mould in living rooms and bedrooms. Alongside mould removal we address draughts, insulation and glazing seals to stop the cold bridging recurring.
What our customers say
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
Really impressed with the whole experience. The surveyor did a proper, thorough job and didn't rush anything, they got to the root cause of the damp and explained it all clearly. Detailed, professional and reassuring from start to finish. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
Keiryn Raf, via Google
Mould problem in Forest Gate?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Forest Gate.