Everton, covering parts of L5 and L6, has a real mix of homes: older terraces, post-war council-built flats and maisonettes, and newer social housing. Mould in these homes is most often caused by condensation, but the right fix differs between a terraced house and a flat with no loft. We find the cause, treat the mould and improve ventilation in a way that suits the building.
Flats and maisonettes: what makes them different?
In a flat, moisture from the kitchen, bathroom and drying clothes has fewer places to go. Rooms are often smaller, some have only one outside wall, and bedrooms can sit at the far end of a corridor from any window that opens. Corners of outside walls and the ceiling of a top-floor flat are typical places for black mould to start.
There is also the question of what can be changed. Some alterations in a block need the building owner’s agreement, so when a flat is rented or leasehold we put our findings in writing for whoever needs to approve the work. Common improvements include stronger bathroom and kitchen extraction, continuous low-rate fans, and wall-mounted positive input ventilation where there is no loft for a standard unit.
Older terraced houses
Everton’s remaining older terraces have solid brick walls and the cold surfaces that go with them. Homes on higher, more open ground can also catch more wind-driven rain, so we check outside walls for penetrating damp as well as looking at condensation. If rain is getting in through pointing, render or a gutter, we explain what needs repairing and whether a builder or roofer is needed for it.
Painting over mould hides it for a while but does not stop it. Unless the moisture is dealt with, it usually returns in the same places.
Social housing and Awaab’s Law
A large share of Everton homes are let by housing providers. Awaab’s Law, in force for social housing in England since 27 October 2025, sets timescales for investigating and making safe significant damp and mould hazards, and for giving tenants a written summary of findings. We support housing providers with inspections, mould treatment and ventilation work, and record findings clearly. Read more on our social housing and Awaab’s Law page.
How a visit works
We start with a phone call: which rooms, how long, whether it is worse in winter, and whether children, older people or anyone with breathing problems lives there. At the visit we take moisture and humidity readings, look at how air moves through the home, check fans and trickle vents, and note how the heating is used without judging anyone for it. Then we explain the cause and send a written quote. Where mould has grown into sealant, plasterboard or soft materials, those are removed rather than just wiped.
Around Everton
Everton Park sits on the hill above the city, with Anfield beyond it to the north-east and Kirkdale mould and damp help down towards the docks. We also cover Kensington. For the full picture of our damp and mould services across Merseyside, including how we treat condensation, leaks and rising damp, see our main Liverpool damp and mould page.
Mould in your Everton home?
Call 07777 659786. Tell us whether it is a house or a flat and who the landlord is, if it is rented, and we will call back to arrange a visit.
Frequently asked questions
Can a PIV unit be fitted in a flat with no loft?
Often, yes. Wall-mounted positive input ventilation units are designed for flats and homes without a loft space. Whether one suits your flat depends on the layout and the cause of the mould. PIV helps with condensation but will not fix a leak or rising damp, so we confirm the cause first.
My housing association has not responded about mould. What can I do?
Report it in writing and keep a copy, with photos and dates. Since 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law requires social landlords in England to investigate potential significant damp and mould hazards within set timescales. If you are unhappy with the response, follow their complaints process and, after that, you can go to the Housing Ombudsman.
Do you work for housing providers as well as residents?
Yes. We carry out inspections, mould treatment and ventilation work for housing providers and their contractors, and provide written findings with photos. Residents are also welcome to call us for advice on what they are seeing.
Why does mould appear on the ceiling of a top-floor flat?
The ceiling under a roof can be one of the coldest surfaces in the flat, especially where insulation is thin or missing in places. Warm, moist air rising from cooking and showers condenses there. A roof leak can also cause ceiling staining, so we check which it is.
Is it safe to clean a small patch of mould myself?
For a small patch on a hard surface, wiping with a damp cloth and a suitable mould-removal product used as the label says, while ventilating the room, is usually fine. Never mix cleaning products. For larger areas, recurring growth or mould in a vulnerable person’s room, have it looked at professionally.
Will I need to move out while work is done?
Usually not for mould treatment or fan and PIV installation. Larger damp repairs in a single room may mean clearing that room for a few days. We explain what to expect before the work starts.