Damp and Timber Reports: Key Considerations Before Hiring a Specialist

Buying a property in the UK is, of course, a major step and due to the wet climate, dampness can cause serious damage to a building. Timber is at risk of woodworm, wet and dry rot and prior to making an offer for any property, it is advisable to have tests carried out by a qualified damp surveyor.

At London Damp Specialists, we provide a range of professional services to detect signs of dampness and moisture damage to give you accurate data on the condition of a target property.

Here are a few key considerations to take into account before hiring a damp specialist.

• Research the provider – Make sure you choose an established company that uses fully qualified damp surveyors. At London Damp Specialists, we have teams of qualified surveyors who take great pride in their work. We have many positive customer testimonials that show we are at the top of our game; we understand that people have schedules to meet and we can communicate with our surveyors in real time when they are in the field.
• Choosing the right type of survey – We offer a homebuyer damp survey that has 3 different levels, ranging from an inspection of all exterior and interior walls and floors to a comprehensive survey that involves the use of thermal imaging, borescope cameras, testing the air for humidity and a ventilation flow test. There is an additional test that looks for moisture in plaster; up to 10 plaster samples are taken, looking for a source of moisture. We also offer an independent damp survey for those who want a professional opinion without any conflict of interest. Simply fill in our online form or call 020 8528 3864 and the process can begin; our surveyor will contact you to arrange a date and time when they can visit the property in question and you should receive the surveyor’s report within 24 hours of the survey completion.
• Timely service – Once you decide to go ahead and have a property surveyed looking for signs of dampness and moisture damage, you want a timely service and at London Damp Specialists, we work to the customer’s schedule. You should receive the surveyor’s report within 24 hours of the survey completion. The length of time it takes to carry out a survey very much depends on the size of the property.

We hope that the above information helps you to make an informed decision and if you are planning to buy a property in London or surrounding areas, we strongly recommend that you order our homebuyer damp survey, which is the only way to be sure that the structure is not compromised by dampness and timber damage.

Having a damp survey carried out by a qualified surveyor can also help your mortgage application, as it proves that the structure has not been compromised by rising damp and the timber is in good condition.