Damp Proofing Specialists in London: Extensive Expertise and Coverage

We are all aware of the wet climate we have to endure here in the UK, we seem to go for weeks without any sunshine at all! The wet conditions mean that dampness thrives and that can cause serious damage to property. Moisture rises from the ground and penetrating damp attacks the structure from the ground level up and if not addressed, rising damp can cause thousands of pounds of damage.

At London Damp Specialists, we are proud of our damp proofing services and we cover London and the Home Counties, offering a range of specialist services to combat and prevent dampness from damaging homes and offices.

As a property owner, you should investigate any signs of damp or moisture damage as this can save you a lot of money. We are happy to quote for a range of damp proofing services.

Homebuyer survey

If you are thinking of buying or selling a property in the London area, our homebuyer survey is something to consider. For the seller, you can show any potential buyer that you have carried out a full damp survey with a detailed report issued within 24 hours of survey completion, and if you are buying, you need to be sure that the property is free from rising damp and wood rot.

What happens if we find damp issues in the property?

In the event our survey reveals damp issues, we present you with a written quotation for the remedial work and we work with you to ensure that the work is carried out as soon as possible. The longer you leave it, the more damage is caused, so we do what we can to provide timely repairs and preventions.

Three levels of survey

Our homebuyer survey has 3 levels, which are as follows:

• Level 1 survey – The level 1 survey involves a thorough inspection of all exterior and interior walls and floors, specifically looking for signs of dampness and moisture damage.
• Level 2 survey – This survey includes all of the level 1 survey, plus we closely inspect all timber in the property, including roof joists and loft timbers, looking for signs of rot and moisture damage.
• Level 3 survey – The level 3 survey incorporates levels 1 & 2, plus we test with thermal imaging, we test the air for humidity, we use borescope cameras, drome imagery and ventilation flow testing.

There is an additional service that tests for moisture in plaster; we take up to 10 plaster samples throughout the building, looking for signs of moisture.

Penetrating damp is a serious threat to properties in the UK and if you are looking to sell your home, it is good if you can show potential buyers the survey report that shows there are no damp issues. If, on the other hand, you are planning to acquire a property, the homebuyer damp survey ensures that there are no issues and you can move ahead with confidence.

Call us on 020 8528 3864 anytime and schedule a damp survey to find out if your property has damp issues.