London Damp Surveys is a family-run business that provides a comprehensive home damp survey. We provide homebuyer damp surveys to clients throughout London.
Our surveys can help you identify the cause of all problems, including:
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- NBasement damp
- NTimber rot
- NMould
- NPenetrating damp
Our damp surveyors provide and carry out damp surveys in London and around the M25. We have many years of experience offering damp surveys in areas such as Islington, Chelsea, Stratford, Fulham, Camden, Richmond, Kensington, Wimbledon, Dulwich and Finchley.
If you allow damp to fester, damp will damage the structure of your property, cause extensive problems, and lower the value of your home.
What are you waiting for? Call us on: 0207 305 5997.
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- Unchecked damp can wreak havoc on your property, resulting in structural damage that decreases the value of your home. To protect yourself from such costly repercussions, it's important to take preventative action against developing moisture issues promptly.
DAMP TREATMENTS: LONDON HOMES
The geology of lots of areas of London is made up of clay, making them susceptible to flooding. This means that many flats in basements / cellars often require damp proofing or tanking to make them liveable.
Not only can dampness in your home cause respiratory and immune problems, but it also reduces your home’s value and becomes increasingly unsightly the longer the problem persists.
With a quick diagnosis and the proper treatments, such as damp proof course injections (DPC injections), the root problems can be solved and any structural damage could be repaired.
HOW CAN I GET HELP?
To get help, call London Damp Surveys on 0207 305 5997.
Or, feel free to send an enquiry or book a survey online.
If you submit an enquiry form, one of our damp surveyors will be in touch with you to discuss your problems. We aim to contact you within 24 hours.
- There could be health implications associated with damp such as those caused by mould and dust mites, which can trigger allergies or aggravate pre-existing medical conditions.
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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
This survey includes an inspection of all interior and exterior walls and floors for signs of dampness and leaks.
Level 2 Survey: £299 + VAT
This includes everything from Level 1, plus an examination of all wood structures and loft timbers for wood rot and woodworm.
Level 3 Survey: £399 + VAT
This survey includes the same checks as Level 2, with the addition of thermal imaging, air humidity testing, borescope camera, drone imagery and ventilation flow test.
Tools We Use
Our surveyors use state of the art equipment to detect moisture in a property:
Damp meter
This device has multi-purpose use; it can identify problem areas, pinpoint sources of damp and monitor if areas are drying out over time. The meter can be calibrated for timber or plaster and there are two main types, namely pinned and pinless damp meters. The pins can be inserted into timber or mortar to accurately measure the moisture content within the material, while the pinless variety measures surface moisture.
Thermal imager (Infrared camera)
This is a device that locates potential areas of damp on walls, ceilings and floors, visualising temperature differences on the surface of materials. Damp areas are typically cooler than dry areas and this shows on the screen; Thermal imagery is primarily used for masonry diagnosis and is an indispensable piece of equipment for a damp surveyor.
Humidity tester
A device to measure the level of humidity in the air; the handheld device is very accurate and helps the surveyor to get an overall assessment of the moisture content in the air. If the surveyor is looking for mould, measuring humidity will show if mould could grow in that area. An integral device and one of the first tests to be carried out.
Borescope camera
This type of camera is very useful for looking at hard-to-reach places, such as wall cavities, under floors and to determine the wall structure in some building types. Also known as a pin hole camera, this device can detect leaks and is used on every survey to get a close-up of targeted areas and the surveyor can investigate an area with hi-res imagery.
Drone imagery
Used to inspect the exterior of a building, state-of-the-art drones bring hi-res close ups of the roof, guttering and upper walls, while it enables the surveyor to check for missing roof shingles. This saves time, which is a win-win for everyone and any issues can be investigated further. Every damp survey would include scanning the exterior with a drone, looking for defects and signs of damp, zooming in when necessary.
Ventilation airflow test
Ventilation is essential to reduce the moisture in the air and to determine the degree of airflow, the surveyor has a range of devices in their arsenal. Mould and mildew thrive in still, humid conditions and by generating an airflow, you can dry out the air, which helps to prevent dangerous fungi forming.
Lab analysis of plaster
An additional service of plaster lab analysis is available, with up to 10 plaster samples tested to prove moisture source. This is an accurate way to assess moisture in walls, with lab analysis of the samples.
