Leak to dry to treated, one company in New Cross
New Cross mixes Victorian terraces converted into flats around Telegraph Hill and Hatcham, dense student and young-professional lets near Goldsmiths, and post-war council blocks off New Cross Road and towards Evelyn. Solid brick walls, ill-fitting sash windows and estates with poor cross-ventilation all trap moisture, making condensation and damp-related mould a routine call-out across the area.
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 New Cross we cover
We treat mould right across New Cross and its neighbourhoods, including:
- New Cross Gate
- Telegraph Hill
- Hatcham
- St Johns
- Deptford
- Evelyn
- Brockley
- Crofton Park
- Nunhead
- Peckham
- Ladywell
- South Bermondsey
Common causes of mould in New Cross homes
Solid-wall Victorian terraces with no cavity insulation
Much of New Cross Gate and Telegraph Hill was built as solid brick terraces, later carved into flats with shared bathrooms and kitchens. Without a cavity to slow heat loss, internal wall surfaces run cold, and warm moist air condenses on them overnight. We see black mould building up in corners, behind wardrobes pushed against external walls, and around original sash windows where draught-proofing was never fitted.
HMOs and student conversions near Goldsmiths
The concentration of shared houses and student lets around Goldsmiths means more occupants, more cooking, showering and drying of washing per property, often with extractor fans missing, blocked or switched off to save noise or energy. Bedrooms converted from box rooms and lofts get little airflow, so mould develops on ceilings and behind furniture. Tenant turnover also means damp problems often go unreported until they are well established.
Post-war council flats and estate blocks around Evelyn and New Cross Road
Concrete and system-built blocks in this part of New Cross suffer from cold bridging at window reveals, corners and behind kitchen units, where surface temperatures drop enough for condensation to form even with reasonable heating. Bathrooms without working extraction and communal stairwells that let cold air into flats compound the issue, leading to recurring black mould that repainting alone never actually resolves.
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 New Cross?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across New Cross.