Mould removal for commercial buildings
Mould grows wherever moisture sits: condensation in cold stores and unheated stores, water from a leaking roof or gutter, or a plant room or basement with poor ventilation. On a commercial site it’s more than a stain. It can spoil stock and packaging, mark walls and ceilings, count against you in a hygiene audit and make an area unpleasant to work in.
Locus Services cleans mould off walls, ceilings, panels and fixtures, disinfects the area and leaves it ready to use. Where surfaces have reached the end of their life, we can repaint or refurbish them as part of the same job.
Mould removal: our work
Where we remove mould
| Area | Where mould grows | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Cold stores and chillers | Panels, ceilings, door seals and around the evaporator units, where humidity is high | Clean and disinfect from floor to ceiling, around the plant, with seals cleaned by hand. See cold store cleaning |
| Chemical stores and storerooms | Block walls and ceilings in rooms with little ventilation | Clean the growth off, disinfect, and repaint if the surface needs it |
| Warehouses and factories | High walls, roof steelwork and cladding joints where condensation forms | Clean from MEWPs, one zone at a time. See warehouse and factory cleaning |
| Plant rooms, basements and voids | Damp walls, ducting and tanks | Work to a confined space plan where needed. See confined space cleaning |
| Food and drink sites | Ceilings and walls in preparation and storage areas | Plan the work around production and your hygiene rules |
| Offices and public buildings | Walls, ceilings and window reveals in damp rooms | Work out of hours, so the rooms are back in use the next day |
How we remove mould
- Survey. We look at how far the mould has spread, the surfaces it’s on and what is causing the damp, then send a written quote.
- Protect. We close off the area and move or cover stock and equipment. Our crews wear full PPE, including respirators.
- Remove. We clean the growth off using methods that suit the surface, with dust control so spores aren’t spread around the building.
- Disinfect. We treat the cleaned surfaces and the area around them.
- Clear the waste. We take contaminated materials away as a registered waste carrier (CBDU320327).
- Report back. We tell you what we found and what’s likely to be causing it, such as a leak, condensation, poor ventilation or failed insulation, so the cause can be fixed.
Why mould matters on a commercial site
- Health. The HSE lists fungi among the biological agents that can harm workers, and the COSHH Regulations are the main law for controlling exposure to them at work.
- Disturbing it spreads it. The HSE notes that Aspergillus, a common indoor mould, can release spores when it’s disturbed, and recommends dust control and properly maintained ventilation.
- Food hygiene. Food hygiene law (Regulation 852/2004, Annex II) requires ceilings in food rooms to reduce condensation and the growth of undesirable mould.
- Stock and the building. Mould marks packaging and finishes, and the damp behind it can damage the fabric of the building over time.