Damp · Mould · Leak in Putney
Mould Treatment, Damp Surveys & Leak Detection in Putney
Our surveyors investigate damp and mould in Putney’s riverside Victorian terraces and mansion flats, trace hidden leaks without ripping out original features, and write the insurance-ready report your claim needs, across SW15.
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Fully insured · Non-invasive methods first · Written reports included · London & Surrey
Why Putney homes get damp, mould and hidden leaks
Putney is an affluent riverside area built largely on Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with grand mansion blocks along the Upper Richmond Road and the Embankment and riverside apartments near Putney Bridge. Because much of it sits low beside the Thames, ground moisture and a high water table matter here. In the period terraces our surveyors most often trace penetrating and rising damp, damp cellars and basements, and slow concealed leaks under solid ground floors. In the mansion flats and riverside blocks it is usually escape of water from a flat above or condensation mould in poorly ventilated rooms. Because Putney homes hold real value, cutting into original plaster, cornicing and parquet on a guess is the wrong first move.
Damp, cellars and mould near the river
Putney’s riverside position means basement and cellar damp and rising damp at ground level are more common here than in higher parts of London. Mould is a symptom, not the cause, so our team carries out a thorough damp and mould survey to establish whether the moisture is coming from a leak, ground water, penetrating damp or condensation, and only then plans the mould treatment and any ventilation or drainage improvements. That is how you tackle the cause of regrowth rather than redecorating over it.
Trace, access and insurance-ready reports for Putney flats
A large share of our Putney work is trace and access on higher value homes and mansion flats, often with an insurance claim attached. Our engineers locate the leak non-invasively with thermal imaging, acoustic listening and moisture mapping, open up only the exact spot that needs it, and hand you a clear written report with photos and readings. Escape of water between the riverside flats is common. We establish whether it sits in your flat or the communal risers and provide the insurance-ready evidence a loss adjuster or managing agent needs.
What we do in Putney
Every job starts with finding the real cause, not painting over the symptom.
Mould treatment & investigation
We find the moisture source, treat the mould and tackle the cause so it is far less likely to return, with a written report.
Damp & mould surveys
A proper diagnosis (condensation, penetrating or rising damp) so you fix the right thing once.
Trace & access (insurance)
We find and expose the leak and document it for your escape-of-water claim.
Insurance-ready reports
Clear, evidenced reports written for insurers, solicitors and managing agents.
Leak detection
Thermal imaging, acoustic and moisture tracing to pinpoint a hidden leak before any wall comes down.
Emergency & burst pipes
Urgent cases are prioritised when water is coming through a ceiling or a pipe has burst.
Moisture mapping & thermal imaging
Calibrated readings and thermal surveys that show exactly where the moisture is, and where it isn’t.
CCTV drainage surveys
Camera surveys that find blockages, collapses and leaking joints that feed damp into a property.
Real investigations by our team
Genuine photographs from DML jobs across London & Surrey, not stock imagery.
How we investigate
Non-invasive first. We open up only when we know exactly where the problem is.
Visual inspection
A methodical room-by-room inspection of the affected areas, inside and out.
Moisture readings
Calibrated moisture meter readings across walls, floors and ceilings.
Thermal imaging
Infrared scanning, where suitable, to reveal hidden moisture and cold spots behind finishes.
Acoustic & tracer gas
Acoustic listening and tracer gas, where suitable, to pinpoint concealed pipe leaks.
Pressure testing
Pressure testing of heating and supply pipework where suitable.
Photos & written report
Photographs, readings and clear findings in a written report you can act on.
Insurance leaks & trace and access
Trace and access may be covered under buildings insurance, depending on the policy. We provide insurance-ready reports and evidence to support the claim. Our Putney engineers give you the non-invasive trace, the photographs and readings, and a written report you can hand straight to your insurer or loss adjuster.
Insurance, landlords and tenants in Putney
Reports prepared to support insurance, landlord, agent or housing matters. Trace and access may be covered under buildings insurance, depending on the policy. We provide the photographs, readings and written evidence to support the claim. For landlords and housing providers, our reports are suitable as supporting evidence for housing, landlord or compliance matters. Written workmanship terms apply where relevant.
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Areas we cover around Putney
Wandsworth · Wimbledon · Fulham · Battersea · Damp Surveys · Trace & Access
We also attend Putney Heath, West Putney, Roehampton and the Putney Embankment.
Frequently asked questions: Putney
My home is near the river. Is that why it is damp?
Often, yes. Putney’s low riverside ground means a high water table, so rising damp and damp cellars are more common. Our surveyors confirm the source before recommending any work.
Can you find a leak without damaging my period features?
Yes. We use thermal imaging, acoustic listening and moisture mapping to pinpoint the leak, then open up only the precise spot, working carefully around cornicing, parquet and original joinery.
I have a leak in a Putney mansion or riverside flat. Can you trace it?
Yes. Escape of water between flats is common in the SW15 mansion blocks and riverside apartments. We trace the source, establish whether it sits in your flat or the communal risers, and document it for the freeholder, managing agent and insurer.
Will my insurance pay for the work?
Trace and access may be covered under buildings insurance, depending on the policy. We provide insurance-ready reports and evidence to support the claim.
How quickly can you reach Putney?
SW15 is on our south west London patch. Call 0800 054 1524 for the earliest available appointment; urgent leaks are prioritised.
Last reviewed: 27 October 2026. Independent investigation and written reports. Repairs are quoted separately.