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Book a damp survey online: <a href="https://dampsurveys.com/booking-request/" target="_blank">https://dampsurveys.com/booking-request/</a> - we only book surveys through our online booking form. You may be able to avoid paying any money to solve your damp by reference to our detailed online self diagnosis. See the online booking form for details or all the most common causes of damp and the ideal solutions.Our fee for a damp survey and report are about 50% of a standard RICS homebuyer&#39;s surveyor fee. Damp proofing by solving damp at sourceWe <a href="https://dampsurveys.com/booking-request/" target="_blank">damp proof</a> by solving the root cause of damp, mould or rot through rigorous methodical damp surveys.  See an example damp survey report: <a href="https://dampsurveys.com/example_detailed_report/" target="_blank">https://dampsurveys.com/example_detailed_report/</a>Independence reduces costRemoving the conflict of interests risk, means we never profit from our recommendations. If damp is stopped at source then the repair is forever, disruption minimal and inexpensive. For example stopping a leaking stock-cock, unblocking ventilation, unblocking gutters - fixes we have provided for free recently (that is no additional fee). If you don&#39;t stop the root cause, then treatment will probably be ineffective or short-term, risking rot, mould, spalling and ongoing ingress.We love saving owners money and the disruption cause by inappropriate damp proofing treatment.Satisfaction guaranteed<ul><li>While we normally identify the primary root cause of damp, we offer no guarantee of finding all root causes.</li><li>For that reason we offer to repay the full survey fee for up to two weeks from the date of the survey report.</li><li>Please see <a href="https://dampsurveys.com/legal" target="_blank">https://dampsurveys.com/legal</a> for complaints policy and other legal matters.</li></ul> Tell us about a recent quote for damp proofing treatment, the higher the amount, the more we can save you. Typically we save around 95% of the cost of treatment, without disruption and possibly more importantly stop the damp reappearing.A majority of a properties have already been damp proofedLook around your property, if there are little dots the size of a coin or disturbed mortar at the base of your wall, then your property has probably had chemical damp proofing and impermeable plaster. A majority of damp properties in London have previously been damp proofed. If chemicals and impermeable plaster worked, then we would not have a business. See an example; https://dampsurveys.com/example_detailed_report/  Rising DampRising damp is exceptionally rare, we provide the full service and repay the fee under a money back guarantee, if we find genuine rising damp.  Homebuyer damp surveysWe have suspended homebuyer surveys following the case of <a href="https://surveyor.tips/hart-v-large/" target="_blank">Hart v Large</a> until September 2022. The risk of being sued £750,000 on a relatively small fee, does not make business sense. Survey &amp; Report - What to expectDamp surveys take about 60 to 90 minutes. They are not quotes for work, but include estimates if any additional work is required (e.g. by a general builder). They are designed to identify and solve your problem permanently by fixing the root cause of damp.There will be a follow-up report in about 5 - 10 working days. The report will contain additional recommendations for keeping the property damp, mould and rot free. CHANGES CAUSE DAMP!Think about it; your house was not built damp; changes cause damp.

Dry rot underfloor - previous treatment failed to treat the source of damp

Dry rot - had previous expensive irrigation treatment - of zero value, as didn't treat the cause

cause of dry rot - condensation on cold water supply

cause of excess humidity - tenant switched off isolator switch to paint ceiling - never turned it on again

cause of excess humidity - tenant switched off isolator switch to paint ceiling - never turned it on

So they say damp can rise up to 2 meters?

Cambridge - rising damp? Let's look at the evidence!

Frass found on Close Boarding roof. Borate insecticide correctly applied before survey.

CR7 - direct contact

Photo shows 1 of 6 issues with property, all resolvable for minimal time an effort. Lender released funds for exchange.  Here the finishing plaster had been applied too quickly, resulting in sulphate salts. Easy clean-up and repaint.

CR4 - Estate Agent

Damp found on chimney and base of ground floor in dinning room. Cause was damaged pointing and render behind this innocent looking plant.

SE26 - Mann & Co

Historic leak by  radiator, ready to be prepared for repainting.

CR0 - developer

Condensation caused by kitchen extractor not venting out, added to lack of air flow within property. Easily and inexpensively resolved.

BR3 - local independent

High condensation around shower area. Main cause was inadequate kitchen and bathroom ventilation - and unusually cold surfaces. Using capacitance damp meter and thermal imaging camera, able to identify cause of cold internal wall, as due to change in brickwork on the outside.

N17 - Direct

Damp internal wall on ground and first floor. Cause identified as leak from guttering.

Extended Victorian house - KFH

Damp at base of internal ground floor wall. Cause identified as damaged gutter. Easy, inexpensive fix. 

Large Victorian House - Savills

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We have had a very longstanding problem with visible damp patches on one of the chimney breasts in our Victorian house.  We sought advice from several contractors, but couldn’t seem to get a credible diagnosis of the issues.  The survey process itself was excellent.  Simon swiftly diagnosed the problems and was able to explain them in a clear and simple manner, which we could readily understand.   Simon’s explanations of the likely solutions were also set out very helpfully.   Overall, we were extremely happy with the outcomes of the survey and would highly recommend Damp Surveys Ltd.

A survey covering persistent damp problems.

An absolutely excellent service - professional, knowledgeable and friendly.  Simon found the cause of the damp very quickly and has saved us a lot of money in the process.  Highly recommended.

Simon carried out a damp survey on our house.

Damp Surveys Ltd did a fantastic job of identifying the root cause of damp in my property, saving me 000s in unnecessary chemical injection treatment.  Simon was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.  Strongly recommend.

Damp survey

Simon was extremely thorough and is clearly knowledgeable about sources of damp.  He spent a couple of hours at my property, and wrote a very clear report about his findings with recommendations about what to do.  Our experience was really positive and quite different from the brief visits from damp proofing companies who've come round, had a quick look, and then told me to get expensive damp proof courses done.  Would definitely recommend Simon.

Survey of damp in property.

Simon was fantastic.  Very passionate about what he does and his recommendations are brilliant.  Save us thousands on unnecessary treatments others had tried to sell us!!  

Would recommend him to any friend (or foe) that needed their damp looking at.

To survey damp in the house

Excellent service.  Prompt, efficient and friendly.  Simon carried out a very detailed damp survey on the flat.  Highly recommend using his services.

Carry out a report on damp problems in the flat.

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Book a damp survey online: https://dampsurveys.com/booking-request/ - we only book surveys through our online booking form.You may be able to avoid paying any money to solve your damp by reference to our detailed online self diagnosis.See the online booking form for details or all the most common causes of damp and the ideal solutions.Our fee for a damp survey and report are about 50% of a standard RICS homebuyer&#39;s surveyor fee.Damp proofing by solving damp at sourceWe damp proof by solving the root cause of damp, mould or rot through rigorous methodical damp surveys. See an example damp survey report: https://dampsurveys.com/example_detailed_report/Independence reduces costRemoving the conflict of interests risk, means we never profit from our recommendations. If damp is stopped at source then the repair is forever, disruption minimal and inexpensive. For example stopping a leaking stock-cock, unblocking ventilation, unblocking gutters - fixes we have provided for free recently (that is no additional fee). If you don&#39;t stop the root cause, then treatment will probably be ineffective or short-term, risking rot, mould, spalling and ongoing ingress.We love saving owners money and the disruption cause by inappropriate damp proofing treatment.Satisfaction guaranteedWhile we normally identify the primary root cause of damp, we offer no guarantee of finding all root causes.For that reason we offer to repay the full survey fee for up to two weeks from the date of the survey report.Please see https://dampsurveys.com/legal for complaints policy and other legal matters. Tell us about a recent quote for damp proofing treatment, the higher the amount, the more we can save you. Typically we save around 95% of the cost of treatment, without disruption and possibly more importantly stop the damp reappearing.A majority of a properties have already been damp proofedLook around your property, if there are little dots the size of a coin or disturbed mortar at the base of your wall, then your property has probably had chemical damp proofing and impermeable plaster. A majority of damp properties in London have previously been damp proofed. If chemicals and impermeable plaster worked, then we would not have a business. See an example; https://dampsurveys.com/example_detailed_report/ Rising DampRising damp is exceptionally rare, we provide the full service and repay the fee under a money back guarantee, if we find genuine rising damp. Homebuyer damp surveysWe have suspended homebuyer surveys following the case of Hart v Large until September 2022.The risk of being sued £750,000 on a relatively small fee, does not make business sense. Survey &amp; Report - What to expectDamp surveys take about 60 to 90 minutes. They are not quotes for work, but include estimates if any additional work is required (e.g. by a general builder). They are designed to identify and solve your problem permanently by fixing the root cause of damp.There will be a follow-up report in about 5 - 10 working days. The report will contain additional recommendations for keeping the property damp, mould and rot free. CHANGES CAUSE DAMP!Think about it; your house was not built damp; changes cause damp.   

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