Homebuyers Damp Report
If you’re buying a new home or property in the London area, you may need a professional damp survey. A thorough damp survey from a professional will look for all and any types of damp in the property and could help save you thousands of pounds. London Damp Specialists is on hand to carry out your damp and timber report.
Many properties on the market for sale have had quick fix and cheap damp repairs just to sell. It’s not until a few months after you move in that the damp and condensation issues start to creep back. They might start showing themselves with horrible mould and damp patches reappearing. Occasionally, the extent and severity of the dampness in a property will force you to vacate while renovations are done and the inside is revamped – extra cost and upheaval on top of moving.
But call London Damp Specialists before you exchange contracts and we will carry out a damp report that can find hidden and underlying issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. We use the most advanced technology available to give you peace of mind that your new home is free of damp.
Nearly every old property has some sort of damp, and if there is damp, we will find it.
Damp Survey Costs
We have three levels of Damp survey as well as an extra lab analysis of affected plaster. You can choose from:
Level 1 Survey: £199 + VAT
Level 2 Survey: £299 + VAT
Level 3 Survey: £399 + VAT
If you’re unsure of the level of survey you need, please call us on 020 8528 3864.
We can schedule the Damp survey within a few days, and we’ll send a comprehensive report and findings to you within 24 hours, along with a quote for any necessary work. That way you can quickly decide on next steps.
If you then ask us to carry out the work needed to fix the issue, we’ll take the cost of the survey off the price of the work.
What Should You Do if Damp is Discovered?
The first thing to do if we uncover damp during our survey is – don’t panic! The very word ‘damp’ can strike fear into a homeowner or buyer but it isn’t necessarily always doom and gloom. We will be happy to discuss our survey’s findings with you so you know the full extent of the issue, the levels of repair needed, the costs and the potential disruption to you and your family.
Armed with this information, you can then make a call on whether to go ahead with the house purchase. If you have your heart set on the property, the cost of repairs may well be outweighed by the time you’ll spend living there. We’re always happy to discuss damp issues with you.
Tools We Use
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- Damp Meter
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- Protimeter Probe Moisture Meter
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- Humidity Testing
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- Thermal imaging camera
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- Thermal Imaging
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- Colour Inspection Borescope
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- Ventilation Flow Test
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- Telescopic Video Inspection Camera
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- Hammer Electrode
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- Drone Imagery
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- Lab Analysis of Plaster
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Our 5 Step Process
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Initial Consultation
Tell us about your damp issue and we’ll guide you on next steps. It's an opportunity for you to ask questions and gather information.
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Site Visit
Next, we visit your property to find the root cause of the issue. We’ll also assess the local environment, and take measurements or observations.
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No Obligation Quote
Then we’ll send a detailed estimate of the costs involved, with no hidden extras, and provided to you without any commitment. You can review the financial aspect before making any decisions.
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Work Carried Out
Our expert team carries out the work as planned, to the agreed timeline and quality standards, with minimum disruption to you.
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Payment
The last step is payment, once the work’s complete, your home is dry and you’re satisfied with the results.
Long periods of dull and wet weather create the perfect conditions for damp and mould to thrive and we haven’t seen the Sun for months. Heavy rainfall is sure to cause damp issues to older properties.
We are proud to issue a comprehensive 30-year guarantee. If any area that we have repaired requires further work, we are happy to carry out the work at no cost to the customer. This is a reflection of our high standard of workmanship and we have a great reputation within the industry.
The cost depends on the level of survey you choose; check our homebuyer survey page for details and prices. We also offer an add-on service, lab analysis of plaster samples taken from various locations. The cost of the survey is deducted from the cost of the remedial work.
Yes, our surveyors do take photos in order to show the customer specific areas.
Our surveyors have an array of tools, equipment and devices; thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters (both varieties), borescope cameras and they also use drone imagery. A surveyor would even have spares, while our damp proofing teams have fully equipped mobile workshops.
Damp surveys and remedial work can be carried out year-round and winter is likely to be less convenient for the occupants. Sometimes it is necessary to zone off the property until the work is completed.