Mould testing
Understand what's in your air. Our mould tests show whether fungal levels are abnormal and which types of mould are present, so any treatment is based on evidence.
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We diagnose the cause, match the method, treat the home and prove the result.
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- Diagnose
- Match the method
- Restore
- Prove
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Understanding mould
Most mould starts with everyday moisture.
Unless you've had a leak or flood damage, there's a good chance the mould in your home is the result of condensation: showering, cooking and drying clothes, combined with poor ventilation. Condensation is behind 80 to 85% of household mould.
Wiping mould down, even with bleach, can make the problem worse by releasing more spores into the air. Bleach takes the colour out of mould, so it looks gone while the mould underneath is still alive.
Warm, moist air from showering, cooking and drying clothes, with poor ventilation, reaches the cold outside wall. There it condenses, and mould follows.
Attributed to the NHSThe NHS links damp and mould in the home to respiratory problems.
The law in England and WalesSerious damp and mould can be rated a Category 1 hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System in England and Wales, which councils must act on.
Our process
Diagnose. Match the method. Restore. Prove.
There is no silver bullet for mould. Every home is different, and every mould problem comes from its own mix of circumstances. So we work in four steps.
Diagnose
Our technicians survey your property with professional diagnostic tools to find the likely cause of the mould and any visible growth. The aim is a clear picture of why the problem exists and, crucially, what can be done. Air tests, analysed by a laboratory, show the type and level of mould in your air.
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Your treatment plan factors in the balance of humidity, air temperature, surface temperature, structural integrity, air pressure and ventilation in your home. Where condensation is the cause, we control the conditions. Where there is an active leak, we diagnose it and refer the repair to the right trade.
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- Air temperature
- Surface temperature
- Structural integrity
- Air pressure
- Ventilation
Restore
We physically remove visible mould growth. Where water has damaged materials, we strip them out and dry the structure. Then we treat the whole home with our dry fog and apply EverPURE, a durable antimicrobial layer that helps resist regrowth.
Prove
With our full PureHome treatment, we test your air before and after treatment, with an outdoor air sample as the control. The samples go to an independent accredited laboratory, and we give you the results in writing.
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The technology
How dry fog works
Our patented dry fog reduces mould contamination and helps inhibit regrowth, and every treatment plan is built around your home. VERIFY: patent status
Our patented fogger turns our sterilant, InstaPURE, into droplets of roughly 7.5 microns, so small that the fog comes out dry. Because it can't condense on surfaces, it stays in the air and reduces airborne spores.
We treat in a sealed room under positive air pressure. The fog reaches every exposed surface the air touches, into folds and recesses a cloth can't, and stays there for the full dwell time before the room is cleared. Unlike a spray or wipe that only hits what you can reach, it treats surface and airborne mould in one pass.
Afterwards, the sterilant breaks down to acetic acid (vinegar), water and oxygen and is ventilated out, with no lasting disinfectant residue. Every treatment is applied under a COSHH assessment by trained technicians in PPE.
- Droplet sizeRoughly 7.5-micron dry fog
- AfterwardsBreaks down to vinegar, water and oxygen
- Safety paperworkApplied under a COSHH assessment
How we help
Three services, one method
Mould remediation
Our dry fog treats surface and airborne mould contamination. We remove the residue and apply EverPURE, a durable antimicrobial layer that helps resist regrowth.
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Treatment for workplaces and managed buildings, planned around how you operate. Our dry fog treats bacteria and viruses as well as mould, and EverPURE then helps resist recontamination on treated surfaces.
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Homes, let properties, building projects and workplaces
Homeowners
We find the cause of the mould in your home, treat it and help stop it returning. You're typically back in your home the same day.
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We deal with damp and mould in your properties and give you clear records of what we found and what we did.
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Protect projects, materials and timelines from moisture-related risk with pre and post build treatments.
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Offices, retail, hospitality and high-occupancy buildings, with treatment planned around your operations.
A 12-month warranty with PureHome
If visible mould comes back within 12 months of a PureHome treatment, so do we, for free. The warranty covers re-treatment and depends on the ventilation plan being followed and any flagged leak being repaired.
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Once the home has been treated, ventilated and cleared, it is safe to return to, typically the same day.
Dewpoint technical governance
Dewpoint is a City & Guilds accreditation for technical competence. Our services are delivered under Dewpoint-accredited technical governance.
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Everything we use is covered by a formal safety (COSHH) assessment, and you get the paperwork.
A plan for your home
Our specialists build the treatment around your mould problem, using whichever of our methods it needs.
National coverage
Our technician network covers England, Scotland and Wales. Tell us your postcode and we'll confirm the soonest available team.
Patented dry fog technology
We hold the UK exclusivity for this dry fog technology.
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What our customers say
Strongly recommend Pure Maintenance. Everyone from sales to technician were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Every step in the process was explained to me in detail and all findings were reported back to me quickly. Ever since the treatment my home feels so much fresher brighter - just wish I'd have done it sooner!
I've had Joe from Pure Maintenance at my property a couple of times and he has been fantastic. Always very clear about exactly what is going to happen and very respectful of everything. The company offer a great service and I would throughly recommend them. Good value for the treatment provided
Is my home safe to come back to?
Yes. Once it's been aired out, your treated home is safe to walk back into, typically the same day.
Can the fog reach mould I can't see?
The fog's droplets are roughly 7.5 microns, so it reaches every exposed surface the air touches. Where there's a known problem inside a wall void, and with your agreement, we can make small, discreet access points and treat the cavity directly.
Will you fix the leak?
Where water has caused damage, we strip out and dry the affected materials and treat the home. The active leak itself we diagnose and refer to the right trade.
How do you show the treatment worked?
With PureHome, your technician takes three air samples: one before treatment, one after and one outdoors as a control. An independent accredited laboratory with no affiliation to any mould testing or remediation company analyses them, and we send you the results in an easy-to-read dashboard.
CHECK WITH ELLIS/PHIL: PureHome onlyWhat does the warranty cover?
With PureHome, if visible mould reappears within 12 months, we come back and re-treat, as long as the ventilation plan has been followed and any flagged leak has been repaired. Where there are major water issues such as active leaks, EverPURE gives about 90 days of protection.
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Yes. Finance is available, so you can spread the cost with monthly payments, subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
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Next steps
Concerned about mould in your home?
Speak to one of our in-house specialists. They'll help you understand what's causing it and the right next step. No obligation. VERIFY: "no obligation" applies to quotes and consultations
Finance available. Spread the cost with monthly payments. Subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.