Leak to dry to treated, one company in Islington
Islington's housing is dominated by Georgian and Victorian terraces converted into flats, alongside dense postwar council estates around Finsbury Park and Caledonian Road and newer infill developments. Solid brick walls, shared party structures, small converted bathrooms and limited external wall space for insulation all combine to trap moisture, making condensation and damp-related mould a recurring problem across the borough.
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 Islington we cover
We treat mould right across Islington and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Angel
- Highbury
- Holloway
- Finsbury Park
- Canonbury
- Barnsbury
- Archway
- Tufnell Park
- Clerkenwell
- Finsbury
- Caledonian Road
- King's Cross
- Highbury Fields
- Arsenal
Common causes of mould in Islington homes
Solid-wall terraces in Barnsbury and Canonbury
Much of Islington's period housing in Barnsbury and Canonbury was built with solid brick walls and no cavity, so external moisture passes through more readily than in cavity-wall homes. Conservation area rules often restrict external insulation or render changes, leaving internal wall surfaces prone to condensation and penetrating damp, which shows up as black mould around chimney breasts, bay windows and cold external corners.
Converted period houses with poor ventilation
Large numbers of Victorian and Georgian houses across Highbury and Holloway were subdivided into flats decades ago, often leaving bathrooms and kitchens without windows or working extraction into a shared roof void. Cooking and bathing moisture has nowhere to escape, so it settles on ceilings and tiled walls, and mould frequently spreads into adjoining bedrooms through shared party walls and floors.
Postwar estates and cold bridging
Council-built blocks around Finsbury Park and Caledonian Road were largely constructed in concrete and brick with minimal insulation at window reveals and lintels, creating cold bridges. Warm indoor air condenses fastest at these weak points, so mould commonly forms in corners behind wardrobes and around window frames in bedrooms, often mistaken for a leak when the real cause is trapped condensation.
What our customers say
Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)
Joeie Rouse, via Google
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
Mould problem in Islington?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Islington.