Services
Mould and condensation control in North Shields and North Tyneside
Fungicidal treatment, positive input ventilation, humidity control.
What it is
Understanding mould and condensation control
Black mould grows where warm, moist air meets a cold surface. That is condensation, not rising damp, and treating the wall alone will not stop it returning. We treat the mould, then deal with the moisture and ventilation so the conditions it needs are no longer there.
What you might notice
Signs that bring people to us
- Black spots on window reveals, ceilings and behind furniture
- Windows streaming with water in the morning
- A musty smell in a bedroom or bathroom
- Mould returning weeks after being wiped off
What the work involves
What is included
- Fungicidal treatment of affected surfaces
- Humidity and surface temperature readings
- Positive input ventilation, a low energy unit that gently ventilates the whole house
- Extract fan and trickle ventilation improvements
- Practical advice on heating and moisture in daily use
How it works
Treating mould so it stays gone
Wiping mould off never works for long. We deal with the growth and the conditions causing it.
- 01
Humidity and surface checks
We take humidity and surface temperature readings to confirm the mould is condensation driven and find the cold spots feeding it.
- 02
Fungicidal treatment
Affected surfaces are treated with a fungicidal wash that kills the growth and the spores left in the plaster.
- 03
Ventilation improvements
Positive input ventilation, extract fans or trickle vents are fitted where needed so moist air is removed before it condenses.
- 04
Advice and follow-up
You get plain advice on heating and daily moisture, so the conditions mould needs do not come back.
Accredited and guaranteed
Accredited work, guaranteed for 30 years
MP Preservation & Building Ltd is CHAS Elite accredited and a Triton Approved Installer, with 30 year guarantees issued on completed damp proofing and waterproofing work.
CHAS Elite accredited
Independently assessed for health, safety and compliance standards.
Triton Approved Installer
Approved to install Triton damp proofing and waterproofing systems.
30 year guarantees
Issued in the property owner's name on completion, transferable when you sell.
Work to British Standards
BS 6576 for damp proof courses, BS 8102 for below ground waterproofing and BS 1243 for wall ties.
Fully insured
Insurance details supplied with every quotation.
Related work
Other services
Damp, timber decay and water ingress are often connected, so one visit covers the lot.
- Damp proofing
Rising damp, chemical DPC injection, tanking and salt resistant replastering.
- Damp survey reports
Written reports for buyers, sellers, landlords, letting agents and mortgage lenders.
- Wall tie replacement
Cavity wall tie corrosion surveys, remedial ties and stabilisation.
- Woodworm treatment
Identifying active infestation, treatment programmes, timber decay and structural protection.
- Plastering and dry lining
Boarding, skimming, repairs, finishes ready for decoration.
- Property refurbishment
Reinstatement after treatment, joinery, decorating, full renovation.
Worried about damp in your property?
Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
