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Mould Removal & Remediation
Professional mould removal for homes, landlords and housing providers across Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Wakefield. We remove the mould you can see, and we help address the moisture causing it, so the problem does not simply return.
Mould is a sign of a moisture problem. Cleaning it off without dealing with the cause only works until the mould grows back. Tell us what you are dealing with and we will assess it properly.
Housing provider or landlord? Ask about our mould remediation service and documentation for your records.
Why mould keeps coming back
Every building contains harmless mould spores in the air and in its fabric. They only grow into visible mould when they have a source of moisture. That is the important point: mould is a symptom. The mould on the wall is the visible result of a moisture problem somewhere in the property.
This is why mould so often returns after it has been cleaned or painted over. The surface looks better for a few weeks, but the moisture is still there, so the mould grows back. Lasting results depend on dealing with both: removing the mould properly, and addressing the moisture that is feeding it.
The common causes:
- Condensation. By far the most common cause. Everyday activities such as cooking, washing and drying clothes indoors put moisture into the air. In a property with too little ventilation or heating, that moisture settles on cold surfaces and feeds mould.
- Penetrating damp. Moisture getting in from outside, through a damaged roof, faulty guttering, cracked render, or poor seals around windows.
- Rising damp. Moisture rising from the ground where a damp proof course is absent, damaged or bridged.
- Leaks. Plumbing leaks, overflow, or a one-off escape of water that has left materials damp.
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How we treat mould
Step 1 assessment. We assess the affected areas and work to identify where the moisture is coming from. Treating the mould without understanding the cause would only be a temporary fix.
Step 2: mould treatment. We treat the mould thoroughly, not just the visible surface growth but the root growth beneath it that ordinary cleaning leaves behind.
Step 3: addressing the cause. We advise on the moisture problem behind the mould, and depending on the cause we can carry out some of that work ourselves. See the section below on addressing the cause.
Step 4: documentation. We provide a record of the work, including before-and-after photographs, which is useful for homeowners and required by housing providers for their records.
Addressing the moisture, not just the mould
Because mould is a moisture problem, lasting results mean dealing with the cause. Depending on what is behind your mould, some of that work we can carry out ourselves, and some is better handled by a specialist trade.
Mould and health
Mould is not just unsightly. Damp and mould in the home are recognised as a health risk, and prolonged exposure can affect the airways, particularly for children, older people, and anyone with asthma or another respiratory condition. This is why dealing with mould properly, and dealing with the moisture behind it, matters. It is not only about how a room looks.
For housing providers and landlords
Damp and mould in rented homes is rightly taken seriously, and landlords and housing providers have clear responsibilities to investigate and deal with it. Recent legislation, including Awaab's Law, has set firm expectations and timescales for social landlords responding to damp and mould reported by tenants.
We work with housing associations, councils and private landlords to respond to mould in tenanted properties. We can attend promptly, treat the mould, advise on the moisture cause, and provide the documentation, including before-and-after photographs, that you need for your records and to evidence the action taken.
How we support housing providers:
- Prompt attendance to mould reported in tenanted properties
- Treatment of the mould and clear advice on the moisture cause
- Documentation suitable for your records and for evidencing the action taken
- Work that can be carried out with the tenant present or by arrangement with keys
- Account and call-off arrangements for providers managing mould across a portfolio
Accreditations and standards
- COSHH compliant. Site-specific assessments for the products and methods used.
- Damp and mould training. Mould Growth Consultants
- Fully insured. Public and employer's liability insurance. £5 Million
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the mould come back after you have treated it?
If the moisture causing the mould is dealt with, no. If it is not, mould will return, because the conditions that grew it are still there. That is why we assess the cause as well as treating the mould, and why we are honest with you about what needs to happen for the result to last. Treating the mould alone, without addressing the moisture, is only ever a temporary fix.
Why can't I just paint over it or use a spray from the shop?
Surface treatments and anti-mould paints can improve the appearance for a short time, but they do not remove the root growth and they do not address the moisture. The mould typically grows back. Professional treatment deals with the mould properly, and we also help you tackle the cause.
What causes mould in the first place?
Mould needs moisture to grow. The most common cause is condensation, everyday moisture from cooking, washing and drying clothes indoors, settling on cold surfaces in a property with too little ventilation or heating. Other causes include penetrating damp from outside, rising damp, and leaks. Part of our job is identifying which one you are dealing with.
Is mould a health risk?
Damp and mould are recognised as a health risk, and prolonged exposure can affect the airways, particularly for children, older people, and anyone with asthma or another respiratory condition. It is a genuine reason to deal with mould properly rather than leaving it.
Do you fix the cause, or just treat the mould?
We treat the mould, and we always advise on the moisture cause behind it. Depending on what that cause is, we can carry out some of the corrective work ourselves.
I am a landlord. Can you provide documentation for my records?
Yes. We provide a record of the work including before-and-after photographs, which landlords and housing providers need for their records and to evidence the action taken on a damp and mould report.
How quickly can you attend?
We attend promptly across South Yorkshire. For housing providers responding to a tenant's damp and mould report, where there are timescales to meet, we can prioritise attendance. Tell us the situation and we will confirm timing.
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John Freestone
Group Safety Compliance Manager
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