Damp and Timber Survey in Lancaster

Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Lancaster 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: Ambleside, Askam-In-Furness, Barrow-In-Furness, Broughton-In-Furness, Carnforth, Coniston, Dalton-In-Furness, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby-in-Furness, Millom, Milnthorpe, Morecambe, Sedbergh, Ulverston & Windermere. Serving postcodes: LA

Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Lancaster? Call: 0800 246 5668 or Contact Us Here 

Independent Damp Surveyors Approved & Registered (C.S.R.T.) (C.T.I.S.) Damp, Woodworm & Timber Treatment Specialists. We Have Been Carrying Out Specialist Timber & Damp Surveys & Report Services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster.

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 Lancaster.

Independent Damp Surveys in (Lancaster). Approved damp control specialists & timber surveyors are accredited damp-proof specialists & Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) (C.T.I.S.) qualifications recognised 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 in Lancaster? It is always advisable for anyone buying a house to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey carried out before exchanging contracts.

It is also in one’s best interest to obtain a specialist damp report carried out by damp-proofing & timber treatment specialists based in Lancaster, especially if any wood rot, rising damp & woodworm infestation problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a building surveyors home buyers mortgage 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 Lancaster, 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 homebuyer’s 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 a damp company.

What is a Damp and Timber Survey?

A pre-purchase damp and timber survey with a written report can cover any of the following.

• Property inspected for woodworm, wet / dry rot & walls tested for suspected rising damp and penetrating damp to ground floor walls.
• A damp survey Lancaster including report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
• Damp-proof course specialists in Lancaster, 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 property care association registered damp-proofing and timber treatment companies or other local damp specialists.
• Damp inspection to locate the position of any damp course and for high ground levels which may lead to low level dampness & timber decay to sub-floor timbers.
• Roof timber inspection of wooden floors for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm
• 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.
• Roof timbers inspected for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm
• Timber survey & 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.
• Inspect the property for visible signs of any condensation black mould-related issues
• Woodworm treatment specialists in Lancaster can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor timber & roof 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.

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, 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)

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 specialists in Lancaster can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind.

Condensation Specialists in Lancaster

Adept UK damp and condensation specialists have helped reduce condensation and damp issues in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 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 Lancaster – 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 damp tidemark on ground floor interior walls up to 1.5m
• Peeling or flaking skirting boards
• Blistering plaster & paintwork
• 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, prolonged rainfall or damaged masonry. Common signs of penetrating damp include:

• Localised damp patches on walls and ceilings
• Damp that becomes more visible when it rains
• Moss or algae growth on external walls
• Damaged stone & 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

It is important to catch timber rot before it has time to develop. Dry rot in particular spreads very easily throughout a property and weakens rafters and floorboards over time, to the point that they will eventually become unsafe. Dry rot and wet rot affect your timbers in different ways:

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 Lancaster

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 a timber survey has been carried out in Lancaster, a written timber report will be forwarded to you via email.

Damp Survey in Lancaster 

On the day of the damp survey with the instructions received from the client, the 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 using an electric resistance meter, a non-destructive method for detecting rising damp.

A damp surveyor will inspect the exterior of the property for high external ground levels, which can lead to penetrating damp at low level and put any abutting timbers at risk of timber decay. Once a damp survey has been carried out in Lancaster, a written damp report will be forwarded to you via email.

Independent damp-proofing and timber treatment services offered by Adept UK surveyors, 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 Lancaster. 

Our comprehensive and impartial damp and timber reports come complete with recommendations for any remedial work which are usually chemical free & environmentally friendly remedies, avoiding costly disruptive treatments used by many damp-proofing & timber treatment companies near you in Lancaster.

Adept UK independent damp surveyors have been providing damp surveys, woodworm surveys, dry rot surveys & specialist damp and timber reports for many years and are recognised as one of Lancaster’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. 

We 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 Lancaster.

If a more in-depth specialist damp and timber survey & damp 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 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 companies in Lancaster, which is guaranteed, you and your solicitor are advised to check exactly which areas of the property have been treated, if the damp company is a registered member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and if the damp-proof specialists and timber treatment contractors guarantee is valid.

Never assume that the property is completely covered and check that the specialist damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment company in Lancaster is still trading.

Adept UK 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 then be issued with a comprehensive report from our damp-proof specialists, detailing our surveyors’ findings and what remedial work is recommended. Don’t take any shortcuts, your property is likely to be the biggest investment you will ever make.

You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment specialists based in Lancaster, 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 treatments offered by approved damp-proofing specialists & dry rot treatment companies in Lancaster are rarely required and completely unjustifiable.

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-proof 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 and timber 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 Lancaster.

So if you live in Lancaster 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 in Lancaster.

Do you need to obtain an Independent Damp and Timber Survey in Lancaster?

• 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 and cellar timbers are concerned.
• An Independent damp and timber Survey can also be used to speed up the claims process in the event of an insurance claim.
• The findings of an independent damp and timber report can be used to generate a specification for damp & timber treatment contractors to follow when carrying out damp-proofing and timber 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 is given impartially with no ulterior motive.

Book A Rising Damp Survey Lancaster

A damp survey in Lancaster is available to all local residents. We do charge for damp surveys but the fee is usually deducted from any chemical treatments which are found to be necessary. This can be discussed when you get in touch to discuss or arrange your survey and we will inform you of the survey costs involved, this will be advised to you in advance of our visit.

Adept UK Damp & Decay are damp survey experts; we are fully equipped and trained to work on properties of all sizes and scales. You can book a damp survey for your home or commercial building. We work with home owners, architects, designers and property developers in Lancaster.

Visiting Your Property For A Rising Damp Survey

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 urgently, you can call on Adept UK Damp & Decay.

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.

If you are worried about your home or a property you are buying, get in touch with our team to arrange a comprehensive damp survey, today!  Adept UK are Lancaster’s leading independent damp proofing and timber treatment specialists.

Our independent damp proof survey reports are recognised by banks, building societies and mortgage lenders. If you need a rising damp survey then simply call our rising damp specialists in Lancaster.

Woodworm Treatment Companies in Lancaster

Woodworm treatment services in Lancaster can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, not even be necessary. Woodworm can be found in many properties throughout Lancaster; however, the key to treating woodworm is to actually know whether or not the woodworm evidence is historic or active.

Or if the beetle infestation requires any spraying treatment at all!! When these two simple points are determined by one of our qualified woodworm surveyors, it could result in saving you hundreds, even thousands of pounds on unnecessary woodworm treatments.

With over 40 years treating woodworm we are one of the most experienced and trusted woodworm companies in Lancaster.

Woodworm can be isolated to one room or can become well established throughout the whole of a house and can cause significant structural damage. Therefore, if you find evidence of a suspect Woodworm in your home, it is crucial to instruct woodworm treatment specialists in Lancaster holding a CSRT (Certificated Surveyor of Remedial Treatments) which is a damp and timber specific qualification gained by training and examination from the Property Care Association (PCA). 

If you need roof void timbers / floor joists & floorboards inspected in your house, then simply call our woodworm specialists in Lancaster.

Dry Rot Treatment Specialists in Lancaster

Dry Rot is a serious fungal infection that can be found in buildings throughout Lancaster 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.

Specialist Dry Rot treatments 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 Lancaster are carried out by qualified  dry rot surveyors 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. To book a dry rot survey then simply call our dry rot Specialist in Lancaster.

Independent Damp-Proofing Surveyors & Damp-Proof Specialists in Lancaster

Many enquiries we have from clients all over Lancaster is that they need a damp survey report and quotation from damp-proof specialists in Lancaster, for damp-proofing works because they suspect rising damp and have been told by other damp-proofing companies in Lancaster 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.

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 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.

An Adept UK damp survey in Lancaster is carried out by a qualified damp surveyor to provide you with the correct diagnosis of any damp problems you may have. Once the damp problem has been diagnosed, an appropriate damp proofing recommendation can be provided in writing with our specially designed damp report.

Specialists in providing independent damp and timber reports for woodworm beetle infestation, damp-proofing, treatment, & dry rot timber repairs. Damp-proofing and woodworm specialists in Lancaster

Covering the following areas: Ambleside, Askam-In-Furness, Barrow-In-Furness, Broughton-In-Furness, Carnforth, Coniston, Dalton-In-Furness, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby-in-Furness, Millom, Milnthorpe, Morecambe, Sedbergh, Ulverston & Windermere. Serving postcodes: LA

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