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Structural Drying & Dehumidifier Hire in Pimlico

Fast, monitored structural drying across Pimlico after leaks and floods, drying walls, floors and voids to completion with hired dehumidifiers, then treating any mould.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 19 Google reviews · trusted by Pimlico homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: After a leak or flood at a property in Pimlico, we dry the structure properly with monitored dehumidifiers and air movers, measuring moisture until it is genuinely dry, not just dry to the touch. A leak is not over when the water stops. Mould can start within 48 hours, so we find the source, dry the structure and treat any mould, all with one company. We hire the drying equipment for the days or weeks it takes. Call 020 3051 8478.
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Leak to dry to treated, one company in Pimlico

Pimlico's housing runs from Thomas Cubitt's stucco-fronted Regency terraces, now split into flats, to the post-war Churchill Gardens estate and mansion blocks like Dolphin Square. This mix of solid Victorian brick, lath-and-plaster ceilings, basement conversions and concrete 1950s construction each traps and moves water differently, making thorough, targeted drying essential after any leak or flood.

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 Pimlico we cover

We dry properties right across Pimlico and its neighbourhoods, including:

Drying challenges in Pimlico homes

Solid brick terraces and lath-and-plaster ceilings

Cubitt's stucco terraces around Pimlico's garden squares were built with solid brick walls and traditional lath-and-plaster ceilings, neither designed to release moisture quickly. A leak from an upper flat can saturate old plaster and timber laths, causing sagging or collapse if left, while solid walls hold dampness far longer than modern cavity construction, needing sustained dehumidification rather than a quick surface dry.

Lower ground and basement flats below street level

Many Pimlico terraces were subdivided to create lower ground and basement flats, often below the level of the surrounding pavement and street drains. These are especially vulnerable to water tracking down through party walls or rising from a burst main, with limited natural ventilation making trapped moisture in floors and skirting harder to shift without mechanical drying equipment.

Post-war estates and mansion blocks with concrete floors

Churchill Gardens and mansion blocks such as Dolphin Square use concrete floor slabs and screed, which soak up water slowly but release it even more slowly, keeping subfloors damp for weeks if untreated. Shared service risers and communal heating pipework in these buildings also mean a single leak can spread moisture into voids affecting several neighbouring flats before it is noticed.

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

Tip: Painting or plastering over a wall that is still wet inside traps the moisture and the mould comes back. Drying to a measured moisture target first means the repair lasts.

Need drying out in Pimlico?

Call 020 3051 8478 or arrange drying online. We dry and treat for homeowners, landlords and managing agents across Pimlico.

Frequently asked questions

How long does structural drying take in Pimlico?
Most domestic drying takes one to three weeks depending on how wet the structure is and the materials. We monitor moisture levels and confirm when it is genuinely dry.
Can I hire dehumidifiers from you?
Yes. We supply, install and monitor commercial dehumidifiers and air movers, hired by the day or week for as long as the drying takes.
Will you find the leak that caused it?
Yes. We can trace the source with non-destructive leak detection first, so you are not drying out a property that is still getting wet.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. Drying comes with moisture logs and a written report formatted for insurers and managing agents.

More help in Pimlico

Damp and mould survey

Find the real cause of damp, mould or a leak in a Pimlico property, with a written report and photographs. Damp survey in Pimlico →

Leak detection

Trace a hidden water leak in Pimlico using thermal, acoustic and tracer gas methods, with minimal damage. Leak detection in Pimlico →

Mould removal

Treat black mould in a Pimlico property and fix the moisture source behind it. Mould removal in Pimlico →