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Structural Drying & Dehumidifier Hire in Soho

Fast, monitored structural drying across Soho 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 Soho homeowners, landlords & property managers
Quick answer: After a leak or flood at a property in Soho, 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 Soho

Soho's building stock is mostly Georgian and Victorian terraces, many split into flats above restaurants, bars and offices, sharing party walls and basements with commercial neighbours. This mix of ageing brickwork, timber floor joists and repurposed cellars means a burst pipe or roof leak can spread fast between floors and uses, soaking lath-and-plaster ceilings and settling in voids that are awkward to reach and slow to dry.

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 Soho we cover

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

Drying challenges in Soho homes

Lath-and-plaster ceilings shared between flats and businesses

Many Soho buildings stack flats above shops, bars and restaurants, separated by original lath-and-plaster ceilings that soak up water like a sponge. A leak from an upstairs bathroom or a failed roof gutter can saturate these ceilings before anyone notices, leaving them heavy, sagging and at risk of collapse unless the trapped moisture is drawn out carefully and the void behind is properly dried.

Saturated screed in converted basement kitchens and cellars

Soho's dense terraces often hide basement kitchens, storerooms or small venues converted from old coal cellars, with concrete screed laid directly over damp-prone ground. Flooding or a burst supply pipe pushes water into this screed and the subfloor beneath, where poor natural ventilation and limited airflow mean moisture can linger for weeks, encouraging mould on skirting, cupboards and stored stock if drying is not thorough.

Hidden voids in narrow Georgian and Victorian party walls

The narrow, terraced layout typical of Soho means timber floor joists and party wall voids run close together between adjoining properties, often with limited access points. Water tracking along these voids after a leak can stay trapped for a long time, out of sight behind panelling or built-in fittings, creating ideal conditions for mould to establish in wall cavities long before any staining appears on the surface.

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

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 Soho?

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does structural drying take in Soho?
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 Soho

Damp and mould survey

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

Leak detection

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

Mould removal

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