Leak to dry to treated, one company in Blackfriars
Blackfriars mixes converted Victorian warehouses and print-works, riverside apartment towers along the South Bank, mansion blocks near Fleet Street and office-to-residential conversions with concrete cores. This variety means drying jobs range from lime-plastered solid brick walls that hold moisture for weeks to modern concrete floors and basements prone to trapped condensation and slow-evaporating screed after a leak.
Structural Drying
Dry walls, floors and voids after a leak or flood with monitored dehumidifiers, to completion. Structural drying →
Leak Detection
Trace hidden water leaks without unnecessary damage using thermal, acoustic and tracer-gas methods. Leak detection →
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 →
Areas of Blackfriars we cover
We dry properties right across Blackfriars and its neighbourhoods, including:
- Temple
- Fleet Street
- Ludgate Hill
- St Paul's
- Farringdon
- Bankside
- Southwark
- The Borough
- Waterloo
- South Bank
- Chancery Lane
- Holborn Circus
- Sea Containers
- Carmelite
Drying challenges in Blackfriars homes
Lime plaster in converted warehouses
Many Blackfriars conversions retain original solid brick walls finished in lime plaster, which absorbs water readily and releases it slowly. After a burst pipe or roof leak, these walls can stay damp for weeks if dried with standard equipment, and rushing the process risks cracking or blowing the historic finish, so drying schedules need careful monitoring rather than guesswork.
Concrete floors and basements in riverside developments
Newer apartment blocks near the river and South Bank often sit on concrete slab floors with basement parking or storage below. Concrete holds moisture deep within its structure long after surfaces feel dry, and basement areas near the Thames water table are already prone to humidity, so a leak upstairs can leave hidden dampness in the slab and voids for months without proper extraction.
Mould risk in office-to-residential conversions
Blackfriars has seen numerous commercial buildings converted into flats, often with limited ventilation, boxed-in service risers and stud walls built against original masonry. When water gets trapped behind these newer partitions, airflow is poor and mould can establish quickly in the void, particularly where original brickwork meets modern plasterboard, making targeted moisture checks essential before finishes go back up.
What our customers say
Very professional and organised I must say came out and completed the work very efficiently customer service was excellent. Definitely recommend this damp and mould service to anyone looking for a job done correctly. :)
Joeie Rouse, via Google
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
Need drying out in Blackfriars?
Call 020 3051 8478 or arrange drying online. We dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Blackfriars.