Leak to dry to treated, one company in Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove's housing runs from grand stucco-fronted Notting Hill terraces converted into flats to plainer Victorian brick terraces around Golborne Road and post-war low-rise blocks near Kensal Town. Many properties have basement or lower-ground conversions, single-glazed sash windows and shared solid-brick party walls, all of which trap moisture and give mould persistent places to establish itself.
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 Ladbroke Grove we cover
We treat mould right across Ladbroke Grove and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Notting Hill
- North Kensington
- Kensal Green
- Kensal Town
- Kensal Rise
- Westbourne Park
- Golborne Road
- Portobello
- Notting Dale
- Queen's Park
- Maida Vale
- Latimer Road
- St Charles Square
- Shepherd's Bush
Common causes of mould in Ladbroke Grove homes
Basement and lower-ground flat conversions
Many Ladbroke Grove terraces were split into flats decades ago, leaving semi-basement units below street level with limited ventilation and solid brick walls in direct contact with damp ground. Rising damp and penetrating damp are common here, and mould spreads across skirting, behind wardrobes and up chimney breasts before residents notice, since these rooms are often used as bedrooms with little daily airflow.
Single-glazed sash windows and condensation
The original sash windows on many Notting Hill and Golborne Road terraces are prized architecturally but poor at insulating, so cold glass and reveals attract heavy condensation through autumn and winter. Left unwiped, this feeds black mould on window frames, surrounding plaster and curtains, particularly in bedrooms and bathrooms where doors are kept shut overnight and steam has nowhere to escape.
Shared walls and roof leaks in converted terraces
Where large Victorian houses have been divided into multiple flats, ageing roofs, parapet gutters and shared party walls can let water track between units, often surfacing as mould on a ceiling or wall in a flat with no obvious leak of its own. Combined with dense street parking that limits airflow to ground-floor rooms, this delays discovery and lets mould establish behind furniture and fitted units unseen.
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 Ladbroke Grove?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Ladbroke Grove.