What’s included
Mould needs treating, not just covering. A typical job includes:
- Affected areas cleaned and treated with a mould remover
- Stains sealed with a stain block so they don’t bleed through
- Two coats of mould-resistant paint on affected walls and ceilings
- Surrounding areas treated with a mould inhibitor to slow regrowth
- Mouldy bath, shower and sink sealant cut out and replaced
- Advice on condensation and ventilation to stop it returning
Why mould comes back
Most mould in homes is caused by condensation: moisture from cooking, showers and drying clothes settling on cold walls and ceilings in rooms without enough ventilation. Treatment and mould-resistant paint slow it right down, but if the moisture stays, it will eventually return.
If the cause looks like a leak, penetrating damp or a problem that needs a specialist, I’ll tell you rather than paint over it.
Inspections and reports for landlords and agents
Damp and mould is a hazard landlords are expected to deal with promptly. I carry out damp and mould inspections and produce clear, room-by-room reports with photos, severity ratings and recommended works, either as a one-off or on a regular quarterly schedule.
How a job runs
1. Inspect and quote
I check how far the mould has spread, look for the likely cause and give you a written, fixed price.
2. Treat
Affected areas are cleaned and treated, with the room kept ventilated while the treatment works.
3. Seal and repaint
Stains are blocked, then walls and ceilings are finished in mould-resistant paint. Mouldy sealant is replaced.
4. Report
You get before and after photos, and landlords and agents get a short report they can keep on file.
How pricing works
Small jobs are charged by the hour. Larger jobs get a written, fixed quote after a visit, so you know the cost before work starts. There’s no VAT to add.
Frequently asked questions
Treatment and mould-resistant paint slow regrowth considerably, but if the room stays damp from condensation or a leak, it will eventually return. I’ll tell you what’s likely causing it so the cause can be dealt with.
I’ll point out likely causes such as condensation, poor ventilation or a leak. Where it needs a specialist, such as rising damp or roof repairs, I’ll say so rather than paint over the problem.
Usually, yes. The treatment has a strong smell, so the room is kept ventilated while it works, and the paint needs time to dry between coats.
Yes. I produce room-by-room damp and mould reports with photos, severity ratings and recommended works, as a one-off or on a regular quarterly schedule.
