Mould Removal in Larnaca

Why a wipe-down rarely lasts in Larnaca

Much of the mould we are asked to remove in Larnaca has been cleaned before, sometimes more than once. It returns because the wall behind it is still wet. In the older houses close to the centre, moisture moves up through solid masonry from below; in seafront flats, winters of condensation soak into the plaster around windows and in corners. Either way, the growth has its roots in the material, not on it, and bleach or a fresh coat of paint only hides it for a while. Our article on why painting over mould never holds explains what happens underneath.

Where removal jobs in Larnaca tend to be

• Lower walls of older ground-floor homes, where plaster crumbles and the paint flakes away in a band above the floor.
• Behind fitted kitchens and wardrobes on outside walls, where growth spreads unseen until the unit is moved.
• Around air-conditioning units whose drip lines or condensate leaks keep a patch of wall damp through the summer.
• Bedrooms in seafront apartments that are let for part of the year and kept shut the rest of it.

Signs that removal is the right service

Choose removal when the plaster is soft, stained right through, or sounds hollow; when the patch is bigger each time you look; or when it has come back after cleaning. If you are not sure whether growth has gone beyond the surface, these signs of mould inside a wall are a useful guide. A light, recent patch on paint or tile may need only surface treatment from €125.

Removal in Larnaca starts from €175. The growth is removed, the cause is repaired and the surface is finished in an anti-mould system, because we find the cause before we touch the mould. You can start with a photo quote: send pictures, and a specialist prices the job and calls you back, with no visit needed.

After the work

Once the wall is clear, the next season is the test. Keep air moving behind furniture, leave a gap between wardrobes and outside walls, and have the air-conditioning drain checked if a damp patch reappears near the unit. If mould has a habit of returning in your home, a monthly maintenance plan from €45 a month can keep humidity down and spot regrowth while it is still small.