Leak to dry to treated, one company in Shortlands
Shortlands is dominated by substantial Victorian and Edwardian villas around the station, many split into flats, alongside 1930s semis on the surrounding roads towards Bromley and Ravensbourne. Solid brick walls, original single-glazed sashes and older lath-and-plaster ceilings struggle to cope with modern living, trapping moisture and giving black mould persistent footholds in these older, less ventilated homes.
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 Shortlands we cover
We treat mould right across Shortlands and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Bickley
- Bromley
- Bromley South
- Bromley North
- Widmore
- Southborough
- Martins Hill
- Plaistow
- Sundridge
- Ravensbourne
- West Wickham
- Beckenham
- Elmers End
- Downham
Common causes of mould in Shortlands homes
Converted Victorian villas and flat mould
Many large Shortlands villas near the station have been divided into flats, often with poor cross-ventilation and shared, sometimes leaking, rainwater goods. Bathrooms and kitchens converted from bedrooms rarely have adequate extraction, so steam settles on cold external walls and ceilings, producing recurring black mould that reappears after cleaning unless the underlying ventilation and any roof or gutter leaks are properly addressed.
Single-glazed sashes and window reveal mould
Original sash windows, common on the period properties along Church Road and around Marina Avenue, are prone to condensation running down cold glass and pooling on wooden sills and reveals. Combined with heavy curtains restricting airflow, this creates ideal conditions for black spot mould around frames and in corners, gradually staining plaster and, if left, rotting the surrounding timber.
1930s semis with cold, damp bedrooms
The 1930s semi-detached houses on Shortlands' quieter side roads often have solid or poorly cavity-insulated walls, particularly in rear bedrooms and behind wardrobes pushed against external walls. Reduced airflow lets condensation build unseen, so mould develops on cold spots and behind furniture. Without dealing with the moisture source and improving insulation and ventilation, treated patches typically return within a season.
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 Shortlands?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Shortlands.