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Damp Survey in Farnborough, Hampshire

Damp proofing in Farnborough

Damp Survey in Farnborough

Damp surveys across Farnborough. Whether you are buying, selling or a mortgage valuer has flagged possible damp, we provide you with a clear written report on the property.

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Damp Survey

Damp Survey across Farnborough

Damp surveys across Farnborough. Whether you are buying, selling or a mortgage valuer has flagged possible damp, we provide you with a clear written report on the property.

Our Farnborough survey takes moisture readings, identifies whether it is rising, penetrating or condensation damp, and sets out what putting it right would involve.

Damp Survey in Farnborough
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What’s included

What damp survey in Farnborough covers

Every quote varies depending on the property and what the job needs, but here is what a typical damp survey job in Farnborough covers from start to finish.

  • A focused damp inspection of the property
  • Moisture readings throughout the affected areas
  • Identification of the type and cause of damp
  • A clear written report you can share
  • An outline of the work and likely cost to put it right

How we do it

Damp Survey in Farnborough: the process

  1. Step 01

    Book the survey

    We arrange access with you, the agent or the vendor at a suitable time.

  2. Step 02

    Inspect

    We take readings and inspect the areas of concern across the property.

  3. Step 03

    Report

    You receive a written report setting out findings and recommendations.

  4. Step 04

    Talk it through

    We answer any questions so you can act on the report with confidence.

Damp survey in Farnborough

A damp survey tells you what is actually wrong before anyone quotes to put it right. Ours is free across Farnborough, and the report is yours whether or not you use us for the work. If the answer is that you do not have a damp problem, we will say so.

What a damp survey involves

A free damp survey takes an hour or two depending on the size of the property. We start outside, because the cause often is: ground levels, pointing, render, guttering, sills and the state of the roofline all get checked before we come indoors.

Inside we take moisture readings through the affected walls at different heights, check timber where it meets masonry, measure humidity and surface temperatures, and look at how the rooms are heated and ventilated. Nothing destructive happens unless you agree to it first.

Inspecting a damp affected wall during a Farnborough survey

What we are looking for

The point of a damp and mould survey is to separate the three causes, because they look alike and need completely different work. Rising damp shows as a level tide mark low on the wall with salting above it. Penetrating damp is one defined patch that worsens after rain. Condensation collects on cold surfaces and in corners.

A damp proof survey also rules things out. A fair proportion of the Farnborough properties we look at need no new damp proof course at all, and we would far rather tell you that than sell you one.

Moisture readings distinguishing rising damp from condensation

Your independent written report

You get an independent damp survey report setting out what we found, what is causing it, what putting it right involves and what it is likely to cost. It is written in plain English rather than jargon, and it is yours to share.

That matters if you are buying, selling, or dealing with a mortgage valuer who has flagged damp, and for landlords who need evidence of what was found and when.

Written damp report prepared for a Farnborough property

Damp survey cost in Farnborough

Our damp survey cost is nothing. The visit, the readings and the written report are free across Farnborough, with no obligation to have any work done afterwards.

Paid independent surveys do have their place, usually where a court, an insurer or a dispute needs an expert with no interest at all in the remedial work. If that is what your situation calls for, we will tell you rather than take the job.

Damp proofing work quoted from a Farnborough survey report

Damp survey near you in Farnborough

If you have been searching for a damp survey near me, we cover GU14 and the villages around Farnborough, including Cove, Southwood, North Camp, Farnborough Park, Rafborough and Farnborough Street. The surveyor who visits is one of our own rather than a subcontracted inspector working from a script.

Book a free damp survey and we will tell you what is wrong before anyone talks about what it costs to fix.

Hampshire Damp Proofers surveying a local property

Book a free damp survey survey in Farnborough

Tell us what you have noticed and we will come out, find the cause and provide you with a written quote with no obligation.

The quote

Damp Survey in Farnborough costs

Every property is different, so we quote each Farnborough job on its own after a free survey rather than off a description. These are the things that move the figure, and we set it all out in writing before any work starts. The visit is free.

  • The size of the property
  • How many areas need inspecting
  • The location within Hampshire
  • Whether follow-up remedial work is quoted alongside

Common questions

Damp Survey in Farnborough: your questions

Is this the same as a full building survey?

No. It is a specialist damp report focused on moisture and timber, which is what a mortgage valuer or home survey in Farnborough usually asks for when damp is flagged.

How soon do I get the report?

We turn the written report around promptly after the Farnborough visit, because sales tend to be waiting on it. We agree the timing when you book.

How much does a damp survey cost?

Nothing. Our damp survey is free across Farnborough, including the moisture readings and the written report, and there is no obligation to book any work afterwards. Fully independent surveys by a surveyor with no interest in the remedial work are chargeable, and are usually only needed for a dispute or an insurance claim.

What does a damp survey involve?

We inspect outside first, checking ground levels, pointing, render, guttering and sills, then take moisture readings through the affected walls at several heights, check timber where it meets masonry, and measure humidity and surface temperatures. Nothing destructive happens without your agreement. You then get a written report setting out the cause and what putting it right involves.

How long does a damp survey take?

Usually one to two hours, depending on the size of the Farnborough property and how many areas are affected. A single damp patch in one room is quicker; a whole house with several problems takes longer. The written report follows shortly after the visit.

Can you also quote to fix what you find?

Yes. If you would like it, we can include a written quote for any remedial work alongside the report, but there is no obligation to have us carry it out.

Can you survey before I make an offer?

Yes, with access arranged through the agent or vendor. An early report can help you decide whether to proceed and on what terms.

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Looking for a service other than Damp Survey in Farnborough?

We cover the full range of damp and timber work for Farnborough homes:

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We provide damp survey across Hampshire, including:

We also provide damp survey to: Cove, Southwood, North Camp, Farnborough Park, Rafborough, Farnborough Street

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