Spend on the fault, not the first symptom
Several causes considered
We compare moisture patterns instead of labelling every low stain as rising damp.
A defined next step
You receive findings, a recommended specification and an estimate for repair.
Most surveys are free
We provide free inspections for most damp enquiries before work is agreed.
A damp mark is evidence, not a diagnosis
Peeling paint and a musty smell can come from very different faults. During a damp survey, we examine where symptoms appear, how moisture is distributed and which materials are affected. We look for signs of rising damp, rainwater penetration, condensation, underground ingress and timber decay rather than assuming the nearest stain is the source. The property's age, construction and previous repairs also matter. By following the moisture route, we can separate a failed damp-proof course from a leaking detail or poor ventilation. That means any estimate is tied to a defined problem instead of a broad treatment that may not be needed.
Useful preparation leads to clearer findings
Before our visit, gather anything that shows how the problem behaves. Tell us which rooms are affected, when the signs first appeared and whether they change after rain, heating or periods when the property is empty. Photographs, previous reports and details of earlier building work can all help. We record our site findings and prepare a recommended specification and estimate. For problem properties, we can prepare a report that sets out the issue and proposed remedial work. Surveys are free for most damp enquiries, helping you understand the cause before committing money to repairs.
Frequently asked questions
What happens during a damp survey?
We inspect visible symptoms, take account of moisture patterns and examine affected materials and likely entry routes. We then distinguish between rising damp, penetration, condensation, below-ground water and related timber decay.
What information should we provide before the visit?
Tell us the property's age if known, the affected rooms, how long the problem has been present and when it gets worse. Photographs, old reports and details of previous repairs can make the first inspection more useful.
Will we receive recommendations after the survey?
We prepare site findings, a suitable remedial specification and an estimate based on what we uncover. Where a problem property needs fuller documentation, we can prepare a report explaining the issue and proposed work.