Leak to dry to treated, one company in West Ham
West Ham's housing stock ranges from dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Plaistow and Upton Park to post-war council blocks near the Carpenters Estate and newer riverside flats around Stratford and the former Olympic Park. Solid brick walls with no cavity insulation, converted terraces split into flats, and low-lying ground near the River Lea all encourage condensation and rising damp.
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 West Ham we cover
We treat mould right across West Ham and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Stratford
- Plaistow
- Canning Town
- Upton Park
- Forest Gate
- Maryland
- Custom House
- Abbey Mills
- Bromley-by-Bow
- Hackney Wick
- West Ham Park
- Stratford High Street
- Leyton
- East Ham
Common causes of mould in West Ham homes
Solid wall Victorian terraces with poor insulation
Many streets off Plaistow Road and Upton Park still have original solid brick walls with no cavity, so internal surfaces stay cold and attract condensation the moment washing is dried indoors or a kettle boiled. Black mould forms in corners, behind wardrobes pushed against external walls, and around single-glazed sash windows where moist air meets a cold pane and drips onto the sill and frame.
Converted terraces and flats with restricted ventilation
Large West Ham terraces split into flats near Maryland and Forest Gate often lost their original chimneys and through-draughts during conversion, leaving bathrooms and kitchens with only a small extractor fan or none at all. Steam gets trapped, settles on ceilings and tiled walls, and mould spreads into bedroom cupboards and behind furniture where air cannot circulate.
Low-lying ground and past flood or leak damage near the Lea
Properties close to the River Lea, Abbey Mills and the Bow Back Rivers sit on ground prone to a high water table, so penetrating damp through solid floors and skirting boards is common, especially after heavy rain. Past leaks from flat roofs on council blocks or burst pipes in older plumbing leave hidden moisture in plasterboard and joists, allowing mould to return even after a wall has been repainted.
What our customers say
Was lovely working with the team and they did a fantastic and quick job to get all the mould out of my bathroom. Very much looking forward to working with them on other projects around my house!! Thank you for everything and shout out to Karim for being so sweet!
Mariama, via Google
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
Mould problem in West Ham?
Call 020 3051 8478 or book a mould survey online. We remove mould and fix the cause for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across West Ham.