Leak to dry to treated, one company in Upton Park
Upton Park's streets are dominated by dense Victorian and Edwardian bay-fronted terraces, many split into flats or let as HMOs around Green Street and Plaistow. Solid brick walls, shallow foundations and ageing rainwater goods leave these homes prone to penetrating damp and rising moisture, while multi-occupancy living raises indoor humidity and condensation-driven mould.
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 Upton Park we cover
We treat mould right across Upton Park and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Plaistow
- Green Street
- East Ham
- West Ham
- Forest Gate
- Boleyn
- Canning Town
- Custom House
- Manor Park
- Little Ilford
- Stratford
- Beckton
- Katherine Road area
- Barking Road corridor
Common causes of mould in Upton Park homes
Solid brick terraces without cavity insulation
Much of Upton Park's housing predates cavity wall construction, so solid brick absorbs moisture from driving rain and holds cold, creating a chilled internal surface where warm room air condenses. This shows up as black speckling on external walls, especially in bay-fronted front rooms and unheated back bedrooms. Repointing, damp-proofing and internal insulation are often needed alongside ventilation to stop it recurring.
Converted flats and shared houses with poor ventilation
Many Victorian terraces around Green Street and Plaistow have been split into flats or run as houses in multiple occupation, with shared bathrooms and kitchens producing constant steam and cooking moisture. Undersized or missing extractor fans mean humid air drifts into bedrooms and hallways, settling as mould on ceilings and behind wardrobes pushed against external walls where airflow is worst.
Old sash windows and cold bridging
Original or poorly replaced single-glazed sash windows, common in Upton Park's period stock, create cold spots around reveals and lintels where warm moist air condenses overnight. Combined with ill-fitting frames that let in wind-driven rain, this produces persistent black mould on window sills, reveals and curtains. Draught-proofing, secondary glazing and repaired seals alongside treatment stop the moisture returning.
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 Upton Park?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Upton Park.