Leak to dry to treated, one company in Stratford
Stratford mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Maryland and West Ham with 1960s and 70s council-built estates such as Carpenters, plus dense new-build towers around Stratford City and the former Olympic Park. Solid brick walls, ageing rendering, concrete cold bridges and airtight new flats each trap moisture differently, giving the area an unusually wide spread of mould causes.
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 Stratford we cover
We treat mould right across Stratford and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Maryland
- West Ham
- Stratford City
- Hackney Wick
- Leyton
- Leytonstone
- Forest Gate
- Plaistow
- Bow
- Bromley-by-Bow
- Stratford Marsh
- Carpenters Estate
- Manor Park
- Temple Mills
Common causes of mould in Stratford homes
Penetrating damp in Victorian terraces
Streets around Maryland and West Ham still have solid-walled Victorian and Edwardian terraces with original single-skin brickwork, ageing pointing and Victorian solid floors. Water tracks in through worn render, cracked mortar joints or leaking parapet gutters and shows as black mould patches on chimney breasts, external walls and ceilings below flat roof extensions, often worsening through autumn and winter as saturated brickwork stays wet for longer.
Cold bridging on ex-council estates
Concrete-framed 1960s and 70s blocks such as those on the Carpenters Estate and surrounding West Ham and Plaistow estates suffer from thin insulation and concrete cold bridges at window reveals, balcony slabs and corner rooms. Warm moist air condenses fastest on these cold surfaces, producing black mould on external wall corners, behind wardrobes pushed against outside walls, and around aluminium-framed windows in bedrooms.
Sealed new-build flats near Stratford City
The high-rise developments around Stratford City and the old Olympic Park were built airtight for efficiency, relying on mechanical extract fans and trickle vents that residents frequently close or block. Cooking and showering in compact bathrooms and kitchens push humidity up fast with nowhere to escape, so mould develops on bathroom ceilings, around window frames and behind furniture within a year or two of occupation.
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 Stratford?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Stratford.