Flood Doctor Ltd

Expert advice, state of the art technology and industry leading mould removal treatments, starting from just £299 (excluding VAT).

The Flood Doctor has helped thousands of domestic and business property owners in the UK tackle mould infestations. To find out how we can eradicate and help prevent mould growth returning within your property, speak to one of our experts today on 0208 945 5525.

We’ll conduct a comprehensive moisture survey of your property that will also include thermography as well as a visual inspection. This is to identify any defects which could lead to an increase of moisture levels in your property, resulting in the subsequent outbreak of abnormal microbial growth.

Mould spores are a natural part of our environment, however after water damage mould spores increase at a rapid rate. A high spore count can identify structural damage, water leaks and condensation, which are often not visible to the naked eye. It is a vital part of our process in mould remediation to check the mould spore count to identify any underlying damage.

We use the Zefon Bio-Pump Plus Air Sampler, this lightweight technology is fast and accurate, allowing us to take up to 100 samples which can immediately be sent off to our laboratory for analysis. It also enables us to easily take a sample upon completion of our remediation work to give you the peace of mind the work has been carried out correctly.

There are various requirements for mould to grow; here are some examples:

– Organic food source

– Stagnant Air

– Time

– Moisture

If you have noticed mould on the surfaces of walls, ceiling or perhaps even your contents than the cause need investigating and rectify as fungi especially moulds produce potentially harmful substances called mycotoxins to protect against other microorganisms. Mycotoxins create a variety of allergic responses or sickness in humans.

Some people are more sensitive to mould than others, including:

– Babies and children

– Elderly people

– Those with existing skin problems, such as eczema

– Those with respiratory problems, such as allergies and asthma

– Those with a weakened immune system, such as those having chemotherapy

Understanding the Causation of Mould
Microbial organisms exist everywhere in nature, both indoor and outdoor. However, in a “normal” indoor environment, fungal growth should not be visible to the naked eye.

The main driver which allows moulds to develop and flourish in and on the materials within an indoor environment is moisture or, to be precise, water activity.

Materials can become damp in several ways, directly being wetted, moisture penetrating materials through capillary action, physical contact and hygroscopic materials absorbing moisture directly from the atmosphere.

Understanding what caused the outbreak of microbial growth is vital as this will allow us to produce an effective mould remediation solution as well as recommendations to prevent mould growth from reoccurring after the treatment is complete.

To receive a free mould remediation estimate, call the Flood Doctor today on 0208 945 5525.

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Surveys & Reports
Technical Survey involves a full inspection of the property both externally and internally to identify any possible defects as well as non-invasive and invasive (if requested) moisture survey.

If your property has recently suffered from the effects of a flood or leak(s), our water damage inspection services provide you with a detailed report outlining causation, recommendations alongside further diagnosis.

Following our inspection you will receive a technical report which will include the following:

Property details i.e. age, construction methods, finishes etc.
Findings
Recommendations
Moisture mapping
Photos
Schedule of costs if further works if this will be required
It is widely accepted in the damage management industry that there are four categories of water damage:

Clean Water – such as a leak from plumbing or fixed appliance
Grey Water – water which some contaminants might be present such as for example washing machine
Black Water – water which came from an unsanitary source such as flood water, sewer etc. which may contain a variety of contaminants including microorganisms, anionic surfactants, oils, aromatic hydrocarbons, contaminating salts, heavy metals and other hazardous chemicals/substances etc.
Red Water – water from a source known or suspected to contain hazardous substances for example oil, solvents, fuel etc.
Here at Flood Doctor, we specialise in all types of water damage and understand how important it is to follow the right remediation procedures for each of the above water damage categories.

All of our surveyors are BDMA (British Damage Management Association) qualified and experts in the water damage restoration field. Following our inspection, you will receive a written report outlining our findings and recommendations in an easy to understand language which you can then forward to your insurers to back up your claim. Or maybe you are thinking about buying a property, and you would like to have it inspected for peace of mind? Whatever your reason, Flood Doctor will be able to help.

In some cases although the visual evidence of water damage is obvious the source of the dampness is proving dificult to identify.

In those scenarios the first step should be carring out a leak detection survey to identify the issue which is causing the dampness.

Leak Detection Survey can include some or all of the following methods:

– Thermography
– Acoustic Leak Detection
– Leak Noise Correlators
– Trace Gas Leak Detection
– Moisture Mapping
– Ultrasonic Leak Detection
– Pipe tracing
– Electronic Leak Detection (ELD)
– Pressurised smoke or gas testing
– Spray Bar and Hose Testing
– Smoke or Gas Testing

Flood Doctor is a “one-stop-shop” taking care of all your needs during this difficult time. We work very closely with our authorised building contractors, meaning that they are ready to move in as soon as drying has been completed to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Whether your property has suffered from an unfortunate event or you are simply thinking of renovating your property.

We don’t expect anything less than perfection when it comes to building works!