Damp and Timber Survey in Dudley
Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Dudley on Behalf of: Homeowners, Buyers, Sellers, Solicitors, Mortgage Lenders & Re-Mortgage Equity Release Companies. Damp Specialists Providing Accurate Diagnosis for Rising Damp, Condensation, Woodworm, Wood Rot, Wood Boring Insects, Timber Decay Wet / Dry Rot.
Covering the following areas: Dudley, Bewdley, Brierley Hill, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Stourport-On-Severn, and Tipton to name just a few places!
Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Dudley? Call: 0800 246 5668 or Contact Us Here
Independent Damp Surveyors Approved & Registered (C.S.R.T.) (C.T.I.S.) Damp Proofing & Timber Treatment Specialists. We Have Been Performing Specialist Timber & Damp Surveys & Report Services in Dudley for Well Over 40 YEARS.
Rising damp specialists offering chemical free, eco-friendly cost-effective sustainable solutions. Therefore, avoiding unnecessary, costly & disruptive chemical treatments offered by many remedial damp proofing & timber treatment companies in Dudley.
Adept UK Damp Surveyors – are proud to provide damp & timber surveys for local based residents, with the most reliable specialist damp and timber report company in Dudley.
Independent Damp Surveys in (Dudley). Approved specialist damp and timber surveyors are accredited specialists & Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) (C.T.I.S.) qualifications recognized by the Property Care Association (P.C.A) Formally known as the (BWPDA) (British Wood Preserving & Damp Proofing Association)
Are you in the process of moving and considering purchasing a property? It is always advisable for anyone buying a house to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey performed on a property by damp proof, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies Dudley before exchange of contracts.
If you’re looking to buy a property or you are currently selling your home in Dudley, then we are your ideal local independent damp & timber specialists who can investigate all damp-proof course & decay issues.
It is also in one’s best interest to obtain an in-depth pre purchase specialist timber & damp report and survey carried out by damp & timber treatment specialists based in Dudley, especially if any rising damp, woodworm & wood rot issues have been flagged up and highlighted in a surveyors home buyers report.
If your looking to book a damp and timber survey & report regarding signs of rising damp, wood decay or woodworm in your area, then simple get in touch with one of our locally based damp and timber surveyors to book your property survey and arrange an appointment.
Congratulations you’ve found your perfect home in Dudley, you’ve agreed a price with the sellers, your mortgage company have sent a mortgage surveyor to inspect and value the property, you wait for the homebuyers report with great anticipation and then you are informed by your mortgage lenders, that you need to arrange a specialist damp and timber survey & report from damp proof, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies Dudley.
Specialist Damp & Timber Survey & Report.
For many years, homebuyers have been faced with building surveyor reports that invariable contain the requirements to obtain a ‘Specialist timber and damp report’. Which might typically be written as follows.:
“High damp readings were detected to the ground floor walls. Adjacent timbers are therefore at risk of timber decay/rot. You should commission an independent registered C.S.R.T. surveyor to investigate further including any subfloor area and provide advice as to appropriate wood rot repairs & cost of woodworm treatment. These works may be disruptive and expensive. You should undertake these investigations prior to a legal commitment to purchase.
What is a Damp and Timber Survey?
A pre-purchase damp and timber survey with a written report carried out on a property in Dudley can cover any of the following;
- Damp and woodworm survey & report for clients buying a property and need to get a house or flat inspected by damp proofing specialists and checked for signs of woodworm, wet / dry rot & walls tested for suspected rising damp and penetrating damp to ground floor walls.
- A damp survey Dudley including report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
- A damp report on a property is prepared together with recommendations and specifications for alleviating any dampness & timber decay repairs that may be required.
- Damp survey & external inspection to locate the position of any damp-proof course and for high ground levels which may lead to low level dampness
- Timber inspection of floors & roofs for suspected dry rot, wet rot, woodworm & rotten floor timbers
- Damp and timber inspection to assess whether (air bricks) sub floor ventilation is adequate and to check that there is no woodworm, rising damp & wood rot decay present in the floor or roof timbers.
- wood rot survey roof timber survey with report, we can inspect loft roofing timbers for signs of dry rot, wet rot and active wood boring beetle (woodworm).
- Dry rot and damp survey with a report as requested by mortgage companies for suspected timber decay dry rot, wet rot and any active woodworm, for clients buying or selling a property.
- A condensation damp & mould survey in Dudley involves damp and mould surveyors inspecting a property and report upon any visible signs of any condensation and black mould-related issues
- Timber survey, we can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor timber inspection to inspect and report upon concealed joists, and to determine the condition of any other wooden flooring for suspected wood rot, timber decay & any signs of active wood boring insects (woodworm) at an additional cost.
- Damp-proof course specialists in Dudley, can also inspect & report upon any remedial damp & timber treatment work, which may have been previously carried out on a property and guaranteed by PCA approved registered damp proofing companies or other local damp specialists offering rising damp, dry rot & woodworm treatment services in Dudley area.
- Woodworm treatment specialists / experts in Dudley can also carryout an inspection to the roofing timbers for any signs of dry rot, wet rot timber decay and active woodworm
Of course, all the above are subject to your instructions. The most important aspect for any damp and timber survey is whether access within the property is available, surveys will always be limited by things such as furniture, floor coverings, fitted kitchen units, etc. However, we can use an array of surveying equipment including; endoscopes, ladders, dual mode moisture meters, mirrors and even binoculars.
It is important to have a property checked for rising dampness & inspected for woodworm infestation by damp proofing companies, prior to exchanging contracts, so the cost of any specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment for wood boring beetles can be negotiated with the vendor.
Our specialist damp and timber surveyors are accredited Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) by the Property Care Association (P.C.A)
PCA damp and timber reports are usually requested by banks and building societies as a condition of a mortgage offer being accepted so that they can be sure that the structure of property is free from rising dampness, wood boring insects, and wood rotting fungi.
You may not buying a property, and therefore do not need to arrange a pre purchase mortgage damp and timber report, then we can still help with our trouble shooter survey. Independent damp-proof course specialists in Dudley can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind.
Woodworm Treatment Companies in Dudley
Woodworm treatment services Dudley can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, may not even be necessary. Woodworm can be found in many properties throughout Dudley however, the key to treating woodworm infestations is to actually know whether or not the woodworm evidence is historic or active.
Or if the beetle infestation requires any treatment at all!! When these two simple points are determined by one of our qualified CSRT surveyors, it could result in saving you hundreds, even thousands of pounds on unnecessary woodworm treatment.
With over 40 years treating active woodworm we are one of the most experienced and trusted timber treatment & woodworm treatment companies in Dudley.
Woodworm Treatment in Dudley
Do you need woodworm treatment in Dudley? Then we can help you, we provide professional woodworm treatment quotes & surveys. If you have woodworm problems, in your floorboards, floor joists or roof timbers then please contact your local timber treatment specialists to book an inspection, we offer fast efficient woodworm treatment with very competitive prices throughout Dudley.
Woodworm infestations can be isolated to one room or can become well established throughout the whole of a building and can cause significant structural damage to roof timbers & floor joists.
Therefore, if you find evidence of a suspect Woodworm Infestation in your home, it is crucial to get qualified independent advice by Woodworm treatment specialist in Dudley, to avoid the wrong diagnosis and treatments.
If you need roof void timbers / floor joists & floorboards inspected in your house, then simply get touch with your local timber treatment specialists in Dudley.
Condensation Specialists in Dudley
Adept UK damp and condensation specialists have helped reduce condensation and damp issues in Dudley and the surrounding areas. At Adept UK, we pride ourselves in our customer service and look forward to demonstrating how we can assist you and your condensation problems.
In Dudley condensation and damp problems can cause significant damage to properties, and if left untreated it can take a long time and be very expensive to repair.
Damp & condensation problems can lead to further issues including mould, decorative spoiling & damage to furniture and house contents. Of the many problems that can affect your home over time, dampness & condensation are two of the most troubling.
Damp is capable of affecting the whole structure of your property and can also result in health problems for residents.
These damp problems cause stress and worry, for home owners, tenants and landlords. Damp and condensation look’s unsightly, despite regular cleaning, so it is essential to deal with the root cause.
Obtaining an independent survey is advisable for an accurate and informative diagnosis, using plain English, with no hidden agenda of obtaining works or materials that are often ineffective and often not needed
Diagnosing damp & timber decay problems in Dudley – what signs to look for
The first step in fixing dampness is to find the main source. There are many different types of dampness – here are the signs you should be looking out for.
RISING DAMP
Rising damp is caused by a non-existent or faulty damp proof course and describes the action of groundwater moving up through a wall through capillary action. Due to the nature of rising damp, only your ground floor will be affected by this type of damp. Signs of rising damp include:
- A noticeable tidemark on an interior wall up to 1.5m
- Peeling or flaking skirting boards
- Blistering plaster or paint
- White powder on walls (salts)
PENERTRATING DAMPNESS
Penetrating damp, otherwise referred to as water ingress, means that water is making its way into your home from the outside. This can occur in a number of ways, either via a burst pipe, leaky roof, or damaged masonry. Common signs of penetrating damp include:
- Localised damp patches on walls or ceiling
- Damp that becomes more visible when it rains
- Moss or algae growth on external wall
- Damaged brickwork
- Damaged guttering and down pipes
CONDENSATION
Condensation is caused by poor ventilation and is the most common type of damp to affect UK homes. Condensation mostly occurring during the winter when the difference between external and internal temperatures is most dramatic. Signs of condensation problem include:
- Fogging on windows
- Black mould growth on windowsills, walls or even furniture
- Smell of mildew
- Blistering paint
- Peeling wallpaper
TIMBER ROT
If timber comes into contact with damp masonry, woodworm beetle infestation & wood rot can occur – beetle infestation can occur with only the slightest amount of moisture.
Where timbers form structural elements to your property such as roof timbers, concealed floor joists, skirting boards and timber lintels etc. it is important to act quickly when a defect is found or suspected.
Beetle infestations and rot can cause timbers to become weak and structurally unsound, sometimes in a relatively short space of time. The quicker a defect is identified the easier and cheaper the problem will be to cure.
Wet rot fungal decay and beetle infestation are the most common problems found in buildings, however there are many more which can be identified by a C.S.R.T. timber surveyor.
The characteristics of different types of rot and beetle infestation can be very similar in some cases; however, the severity and treatment does differ. All rot and beetle infestation can cause timber to become structurally weakened and should be investigated as soon it becomes apparent.
DRY ROT
- Damp, fungal mushroom smell
- Affected timber feels brittle and warped
- Deep cracks in the wood – often in a ‘cube’ formation
- Evidence of mycelium growth on timbers (white fluffy coating)
- Large fruiting bodies
WET ROT
- Affected timber feels wet and spongy
- Affected timber will appear darker
- Easy to crumble
- Damp, musty odour
- Look out for black fungus growth
Contact our independent timber and damp experts today!
If you have already identified your damp problem, great! Our independent damp experts can offer environmentally friendly cost effective damp solutions. If you need further help with identifying the cause of damp in your home, then we can carry out a professional damp survey to provide the answers you need to get started on repairs.
Timber Survey in Dudley
On the day of the timber survey, any timbers accessible will be inspected for woodworm infestation or timber decay (dry rot, wet rot).
Depending on the accessibility, floor boards may be lifted with the vendor’s permission as long as they are loose enough without causing damage to the flooring.
A sub floor timber inspection will be carried out, and inspected for beetle infestation, wet rot and dry rot as well as making sure there is adequate sub-floor ventilation to keep the timbers dry.
Roof timbers will be inspected if safe access is available again inspecting the timbers for dry rot, wet rot or woodworm infestation. Once the timber survey has been carried out a written timber report will be forwarded to you via email.
Damp Survey in Dudley
On the day of the damp survey with the instructions received from the client, a specialist damp and timber surveyor will inspect and test all accessible walls at ground floor level including chimney breasts for rising damp and any other sources of dampness, such as penetrating damp & condensation using an electric resistance meter, a non-destructive method for detecting high damp readings on wall plaster.
Damp-proof course specialists in Dudley will inspect the exterior of the property for high external ground levels, which can lead to rising damp & penetrating dampness at low level and put any abutting timbers at risk of timber decay.
Once the damp survey in Dudley has been carried out a written damp report will be forwarded to you via email by this company.
Visiting Your Property For A Rising Damp Survey in Dudley
Damp surveys and diagnosing any moisture issue in your home or property should always be treated as a priority. When you are planning to buy a property, we understand you need to move quickly.
If the situation occurs that you need a damp-proof survey & report urgently, then simply in get in touch with your local rising damp specialists in Dudley.
We are happy to arrange to attend your property, usually the next working day, if it suits you. Alternatively, you can book your damp survey at a more convenient time. Our rising damp surveys service can be useful for both property owners and landlords, whether it is for your current property or one you are looking to potentially buy or let in the future.
If you need a damp-proof survey on a property that you do not yet own or are in the process of buying, we will be happy to arrange to meet with an estate agent or tenant on your behalf.
Adept UK Damp Surveyors are all experts, with extensive knowledge and experience when dealing with rising dampness.
A damp survey report will identify these common problems. We can also look at associated timber defects, such as dry rot or woodworm infestations, caused as a result of rising damp.
Independent damp-proofing and timber treatment services offered by Adept UK damp specialists, are to control and prevent any rising damp, timber decay and woodworm infestation.
We provide independent specialist damp and timber surveys & reports which will accurately diagnose any dampness & decay issues using in-depth surveying techniques which are sympathetic towards buildings, an approach widely ignored by most damp-proofing and timber treatment companies based in Dudley.
Our impartial damp and timber reports come complete with recommendations for any remedial work which are usually chemical free & environmentally friendly solutions, avoiding costly disruptive damp-proof treatments used by many rising damp specialists in Dudley.
Adept UK independent damp specialists in Dudley have been providing damp surveys, woodworm surveys, dry rot surveys & specialist damp and timber reports for many years and are recognised as one of Dudley’s most established and respected damp-proof specialists in surveying and diagnosing problems with rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, dry rot wood rotting fungi, woodworm.
Our damp surveyors have carried out countless inspections for rising damp, woodworm & dry rot, saving many clients thousands of pounds on unnecessary chemical damp-proofing & timber treatment work on properties in Dudley.
If a more in-depth specialist damp and timber survey & report has been requested by your mortgage lender, home buyer or building surveyor, it may seem like a worrying prospect, especially if you are a first-time buyer, but be assured, this is normal practice and should not discourage you from buying a new house.
It is important for you to ensure that your property is free from any damp and timber decay defects which could get progressively worse and depreciate your investment.
If you have been informed by the vendor that previous specialist damp proofing & woodworm treatment has been carried out by other damp-proofing and timber treatment companies in Dudley, which is guaranteed, you and your solicitor are advised to check exactly which areas of the property have been treated, if the damp-proof company is a registered member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and if the contractors guarantee is valid.
Never assume that the property is completely covered and check that the specialist damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment company in Dudley is still trading.
Adept UK C.S.R.T. qualified specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment surveyors will carry out a thorough survey of the property and test to determine the exact cause of any defects.
Damp-proof experts will expose timbers and lift floor boards wherever possible, take random moisture reading, using a calibrated moisture meter and inspect the property externally to check for building defects.
You will be issued with a comprehensive damp report from property care specialists, detailing our damp surveyors’ findings and what remedial work is recommended.
You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment specialists based in Dudley, however some local damp-proofing contractors and surveyors invariably state that your property has rising dampness and will unsurprisingly recommend the installation of a chemical damp-proof course together with timber treatments.
These damp treatments offered by approved damp-proofing specialists & dry rot treatment companies in Dudley are rarely required and completely unjustifiable.
Most of this work as well as being costly and disruptive is usually unnecessary as rising dampness is often assumed to be the main problem when it may in fact be it could be condensation or penetrating damp, due to raised ground levels etc., and these two problems can usually be remedied at a fraction of the cost of remedial works.
Unfortunately, most damp-proofing surveyors in Dudley, even Property Care Association (PCA) members, seem to have a default setting and will recommend chemical damp-proofing and water-proofing plastering works without considering other more environmentally friendly options as these specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment works have a much greater profit margin than general building work.
Before waiting for a purchaser to have a ‘free damp and timber survey’ it would be considered prudent, for any homeowner selling their property, to have their own damp survey and written damp report undertaken to find the full extent and costs of any suspected rising damp, woodworm, & timber decay thus avoiding any potential buyer withdrawing their offer and pulling out of a property sale.
Adept UK independent damp surveyors undertake independent damp, dry rot, timber decay & condensation mould surveys for homeowners, buyers, sellers, estate agents, management letting agencies, banks mortgage lenders, landlords, tenants, solicitors, housing associations, and equity release companies located in Dudley.
So if you live in Dudley and think that you have any problems with dampness, woodworm or timber decay and need free impartial honest advice from damp-proof & dry rot treatment specialists then please call Adept UK or email us by clicking on our contact form where you are guaranteed a fast, friendly independent specialist damp & timber report service.
Do you need an Independent Damp and Timber Survey in Dudley?
- An Independent damp and timber Survey is an ideal way of ensuring that your property is safeguarded against woodworm infestation, wood rot decay, and rising dampness particularly where basement flats or cellar sub floor timber are concerned.
- An Independent damp and timber Survey can also be used to speed up the claims process in the unfortunate event of an insurance claim for damage caused by dampness & timber decay.
- The findings of an Independent damp and timber report can be used to generate a specification for damp-proofing & timber treatment contractors in Dudley to follow when carrying out damp-proofing and woodworm treatment works, refurbishment or remedial plastering work.
- Owners of all types of properties will also find an Independent damp survey highly beneficial when coming to sell their property as an it will give prospective purchasers peace of mind and therefore speed up the sale. If a problem is uncovered however, the vendor then has the opportunity remedy the situation prior to marketing the property saving any last-minute glitches in the sales process.
- After our initial inspection our report will make everything clear by including, explanations of observations and a breakdown of any cost for wood rot, rising damp & woodworm infestation treatment.
- An Independent damp survey is an ideal means of avoiding situations where bad advice is given by unqualified damp-proofing and timber treatment companies therefore giving you peace of mind that the information you receive during a damp-proof assessment and in a written report is given impartially with no vested interest in finding work to profit from.
Dry Rot Treatment Specialists in Dudley.
Dry Rot is a serious fungal infection that can be found in buildings throughout Dudley and the UK. Dry Rot can have a devastating effect on building s and can be very costly to treat and eradicate. Dry Rot is a serious fungal infection that can spread throughout buildings, through masonry and behind plaster work. It feeds on timber and has the ability to remove all structural integrity from timbers.
Dry rot treatment companies in Dudley are required to eradicate the fungal infection following strict specialist protocol. Any person(s) dealing with the infection should hold the CSRT qualification (Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatments) to ensure that the relevant and specialist Dry rot treatment procedures are being carried out.
If the essential procedures are not carried out, the Dry Rot fungal infection is likely to return. When a Dry rot outbreak has been identified it is essential that treatment is carried out as soon as possible to avoid further damage and further expense.
All dry rot surveys in Dudley are carried out by a fully qualified CSRT surveyor to provide you with the correct diagnosis and advice on treating and eradicating the Dry Rot fungus.
When dealing with Dry Rot you should always use a qualified dry rot specialist surveyor and the survey should always be carried out by a CSRT surveyor.
For a dry rot survey in Dudley, call us today to arrange and discuss a survey being carried out by qualified dry rot specialists in Dudley.
Damp Proofing Companies in Dudley
Many enquiry’s we have from clients throughout Dudley, is that they need a damp survey and quotation from damp-proof specialists because they suspect rising damp and have been informed by other damp proofing companies that they have rising damp and damp-proofing is needed in the form of a chemical damp-proof injection.
This is usually not the case. Most of the time dampness is found to be present due to lack of maintenance, bridging of the physical damp-proof course or another source of moisture.
If you notice tide marks on your walls, peeling paint, wet patches or damaged skirting boards, you may have a rising damp problem, which most commonly affects older properties. Rising damp occurs when porous materials, such as mortar, bricks and stone, soak up moisture, and the dangers include timber decay, wet rot, various health conditions and more.
Whether it’s due to the damp-proof course in your walls being ineffective, poor ventilation or a drainage problem, it’s crucial to resolve the issue promptly for the sake of your comfort, finances and home’s condition. If you need a rising damp survey then simply call our rising damp specialists in Dudley.
This is where our independent specialist damp and timber surveyors’ step in to provide you with an accurate and honest diagnosis. Initially, locating the damp-proof course/level is the first procedure. Then identifying potential bridging issues of the damp-proof course level, or in other instances other sources of moisture ingress that may present as rising damp to the inexperienced damp surveyor, but in actual fact this is far from accurate.
In most cases, simple general building works which can be carried out by general contractors can be carried out to resolve damp problems without the use of costly chemical damp-proof courses/damp proofing. If you need to arrange a rising damp survey, then simply call our rising damp specialists in Dudley.
An Adept UK damp survey in Dudley is carried out by qualified damp surveyors to provide you with the correct diagnosis of any damp and woodworm problems you may have. Once the damp problem has been diagnosed, an appropriate damp-proofing recommendations can be provided in writing with our specialist damp report.
Damp specialists providing down to earth damp and timber surveys reports, together with chemical free cost effective environmentally friendly remedies, avoiding costly disruptive treatments used by many woodworm treatment specialists & damp proofing companies in Dudley.
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