Leak to dry to treated, one company in Moorgate
Moorgate's residential stock is dominated by the Barbican Estate's dense concrete towers and mansion blocks, alongside converted Victorian warehouses and office buildings turned into flats around Finsbury and Clerkenwell. Solid brick construction, single-glazed sash windows and compact bathrooms with limited extraction leave many properties prone to condensation and black mould, especially in north-facing rooms and behind fitted 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 Moorgate we cover
We treat mould right across Moorgate and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Barbican
- Golden Lane
- Finsbury
- Clerkenwell
- Old Street
- City Road
- Bunhill
- Farringdon
- Smithfield
- Angel
- Liverpool Street
- Bank
Common causes of mould in Moorgate homes
Cold concrete walls at the Barbican and Golden Lane Estate
The Barbican Estate and neighbouring Golden Lane Estate are built largely from exposed concrete, which conducts heat away from internal surfaces and creates cold bridging at corners, window reveals and behind fitted wardrobes. Warm moist air condenses on these cold spots, and without regular treatment this turns into persistent black mould on bedroom walls and ceilings, particularly in flats with limited cross-ventilation.
Office-to-residential conversions around Finsbury and Clerkenwell
Many Victorian and Edwardian commercial buildings near Moorgate have been converted into loft-style flats, often retaining solid brick walls with no cavity and original parapet gutters or flat roof sections that were never designed for constant residential use. As these ageing details wear, penetrating damp tracks down through upper floors, staining ceilings and causing mould to spread around window frames and top-floor bedrooms.
Windowless bathrooms and undersized extraction in high-density flats
Much of Moorgate's housing sits within dense mansion blocks and new-build developments where internal bathrooms rely entirely on mechanical extraction rather than opening windows. When these fans are undersized, poorly maintained or switched off to save noise, steam has nowhere to go and settles on ceilings, sealant and tiling, with black mould soon spreading into adjoining bedrooms and behind wardrobes pushed against external walls.
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 Moorgate?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Moorgate.