Damp and Timber Survey in Manchester

Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Manchester on Behalf of: Homeowners, Buyers, Sellers, Solicitor’s, 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: Greater Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan to name but a few places!

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

Independent Damp Surveyors Registered (C.S.R.T.) (C.T.I.S.) Damp Proofing and Timber Treatment Specialists. We Have Been Carrying out Specialist Timber and Damp Surveys & Report Services in Manchester and in the North West Region for Well Over 40 YEARS.

Rising Damp Specialists offering chemical free, eco-friendly cost-effective solutions. Therefore, avoiding unnecessary, costly & disruptive chemical damp-proof injection treatments offered by many remedial timber treatment & damp proofing companies in Manchester.

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 Manchester.

Independent damp surveyors in (Manchester) Approved damp control specialists & timber decay surveyors are accredited damp-proof 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 in the industry 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 to anyone buying a property to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey  completed by damp, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies before completing on a house sale in Manchester.

If you’re looking to buy a property or you are currently selling your home in Manchester, then we are your ideal local independent damp & timber specialist surveyors who can investigate all damp & decay issues.

It is also in one’s best interest to obtain an in-depth pre purchase specialist timber & damp report and home condition survey conducted by C.S.R.T. registered damp proofing companies based in Manchester, especially if any wood rot, rising damp and woodworm problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a building 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 specialists to book your property survey and arrange an appointment.

At last you’ve found your perfect home, 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 contact to arrange a specialist damp and timber survey & report conducted by damp proof, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies Manchester.

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.:

Evidence of widespread dampness and timber infestation was noted. A further inspection of all parts of the property should be undertaken by a specialist independent surveyor /contractor. who is a member of the Property Care Association (PCA), and all recommended remedial work is to be performed by competent damp proofing & timber treatment companies.  

What is a Damp and Timber Survey?

A pre-purchase damp and timber survey with a written report conducted on a property in Manchester can cover any of the following;

• Damp and woodworm survey with report for clients buying a new property and need to get a house or flat inspected by damp 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 Manchester including a specialist damp report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles.
• A condensation damp and mould survey in Manchester involves damp & mould surveyors inspecting a property and report upon any visible signs of any condensation & black mould-related issues
• Condensation damp mould surveys for homeowners, landlords, tenants, solicitor’s, letting agents & housing associations.
• Independent damp-proofing survey & specialist report for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
• damp and timber surveyors will carry out an external inspection to locate the position of any physical damp course or a chemical DPC installed by a damp proofing company’s in Manchester, and for high ground levels which may lead to low level dampness & timber decay to sub-floor timbers.
• Timber report & inspection of loft roofing timbers & wooden flooring for dry rot, wet rot and check for any signs of active wood boring beetles (woodworm)
• Timber and damp inspection to the roof & floors timbers for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm due to water damage.
• A damp report in Manchester also involves a damp surveyor checking upon any remedial damp-proofing & timber treatment work, which may have been previously installed in a property and guaranteed by Property Care Association (PCA) approved registered damp-proofing and timber treatment companies or other local specialists offering rising damp, dry rot & woodworm treatment services based in Manchester area.
• Woodworm treatment specialists in Manchester can also inspect roofing timbers for any signs of dry rot, wet rot timber decay and active beetles
• 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.
• Damp report, and inspection of roofing timbers for dry rot, wet rot and active wood boring beetle.
• Dry rot specialists in Manchester can carry out a dry rot and damp survey with a specialist report as requested by mortgage companies for suspected timber decay dry rot& wet rot for clients buying or selling a property.
• Timber surveyors can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor survey to inspect concealed joists underneath floorboards 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 carried in Manchester is whether access within the property is available, surveys will always be limited by things such as furniture, floor coverings, fitted kitchen units, etc. I

Independent surveyors can use an array of surveying equipment to detect: damp, woodworm & wood rot 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.

Independent damp & timber surveyors in Manchester are accredited Certificated Surveyors in Remedial Treatments (C.S.R.T ) by the Property Care Association (P.C.A)

PCA specialist 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 Manchester, can carry out a brief damp survey to give you peace of mind.

Covering the following areas: Greater Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan to name but a few places!

Diagnosing damp & timber decay problems in Manchester – 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 ground floor interior walls 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 and mould on walls / ceilings
• Damp that becomes more visible when it rains
• Moss or algae growth on external wall
• Damaged brickwork
• Damaged guttering and down pipe

Condensation.

Independent Mould & Damp Specialists in (Manchester). Condensation damp mould is caused by poor ventilation and is the most common type of damp to affect UK homes. Condensation mostly occurs during the winter when the difference between external and internal temperatures is most dramatic. Signs of condensation problem include:

• Fogging on windows
• Mould damp
• 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, floor joists and timber lintels etc. it is important to act quickly when a defect is found or suspected.

Beetle infestation 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 and a springy floor
• 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 surveyor & timber and damp experts today!

If you have already identified your damp problem, great! Adept UK independent damp & woodworm treatment services in Manchester 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.

Condensation mould & damp Specialists in Manchester

Adept UK damp and condensation specialists have helped reduce condensation and damp issues in Manchester and the surrounding local areas.

At Adept UK, we pride ourselves in our customer services and look forward to demonstrating how our damp surveyors can assist you and your condensation mould problems.

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 mould & 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.

Timber Survey in Manchester

A timber survey & report involves specialists damp and timber surveyors inspecting all accessible roof & floor timbers 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 undertaken 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 completed a written timber report will be forwarded to you via email.

Damp Survey in Manchester 

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 specialists 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.

.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 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 Manchester.

Impartial damp and woodworm reports come complete with recommendations for any remedial work which are usually chemical free & environmentally friendly solutions, avoiding costly disruptive treatments used by many damp-proofing & rising damp companies in Manchester.

Do you need an Independent Damp and Timber Survey Report ?

• An Independent damp and timber Survey report 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 unfortunate event of an insurance claim for property damage caused by dampness & timber decay.
• 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 damp-proof course plastering works.
• Owners of all types of properties will also find an Independent damp survey in Manchester 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 damp inspection our report will make everything clear by including, explanations of observations and a breakdown of any cost for wood rot, rising damp & beetle infestation treatment.
• A 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 damp report is given impartially with no vested interest in finding work.

Adept UK independent damp specialists have been providing damp surveys, woodworm surveys, dry rot surveys & specialist damp and timber reports for many years and are recognised as one of Manchester’s most established and respected damp specialists in surveying and diagnosing problems with rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, dry rot wood rotting fungi, woodworm.

Our damp specialists have done countless damp inspections, where high damp readings have been recorded during a damp survey for rising damp, woodworm & dry rot, saving many clients thousands of pounds on unnecessary chemical damp-proofing & timber treatment work on properties in Manchester.

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

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

Adept UK an independent specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment surveyors will carry out a damp survey on the property and carryout a damp test to all ground floor walls to determine the exact cause of any defects.

Damp 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.

After the damp survey in Manchester has been completed you will be issued with a comprehensive damp report from damp specialists, detailing our surveyors’ findings and what remedial work is recommended.

You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other woodworm treatment companies & damp-proofing specialists based in Manchester, however some damp-proofing & timber treatment contractors  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 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 Manchester, 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 black mould surveys for homeowners, buyers, sellers, estate agents, management letting agencies, banks mortgage lenders, private landlords, tenants, solicitors, housing associations, and equity release companies located in Manchester.

So if you live in Manchester 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 on the above number  or email  us by clicking on our contact form  where you are guaranteed a fast, friendly independent specialist damp & timber report service.

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If you are considering or in the process of purchasing a property in Manchester, it is always advisable to have a pre-purchase property survey completed by specialist building surveyors.

It is also advisable to have an in-depth pre purchase mortgage timber & damp survey and home condition survey, especially if problems have been highlighted in a surveyor’s damp report. It is important to do this, prior to exchanging contracts, so the cost of any damp-proofing and timber treatment works can be negotiated with the vendor.

All of the services offered by Adept UK damp specialists are to control and prevent rising damp to ground floor walls, timber decay & woodworm infestation found in roof & structural floor timbers, which are the problems that cause most damage to homes & buildings.

Depending on the instructions received, our damp specialist surveyor will inspect all accessible walls at ground floor level for rising damp using an electric resistance meter and visible observations. (However, he will not normally move external obstructions or internal furnishings).

The whole property will be visually inspected for signs of significant condensation, (backed up by measurements taken with a thermo hygrometer, if it is considered advisable to do so).

External observations will be made and relevant comments on building defects such as rainwater goods, external render etc, will be made where appropriate, to the client or in the damp report if submitted. Any visual evidence of timber decay will also be reported upon.

Accessible timbers will be inspected by woodworm treatment specialists for wood boring insect attack or timber decay (dry rot, wet rot).

Roof void timbers will be inspected if safe access to the loft is available. Floor joists & staircase timbers will be inspected where accessible.

With occupied properties, the inspections are usually limited. Fitted carpets will not normally be lifted (unless loose) or furniture moved.

Floorboards will not be lifted unless they are loose enough to do so without causing any damage. Staircase timbers will be inspected, except where fitted carpets are present. Soffits to the underside of the staircase often prevent inspection of the timbers too.

For impartial honest and helpful advice from damp-proof course & dry rot treatment specialists about any rising dampness, timber decay dry rot, & condensation then please contact us on the number above to see if one of specialist damp- proof surveyors can help you.

With over 40 years of successfully treating rising dampness, condensation, dry and wet rot, woodworm, in both domestic and commercial properties, Adept UK has built a reputation of providing a quality independent damp and timber report service.

Adept UK independent damp surveyors undertake independent rising damp, dry rot, timber decay & condensation mould surveys for homeowners, buyers, sellers, local estate agents, management letting / rental agencies, banks mortgage lenders, rented out property for private landlords, tenants renting, solicitors, housing associations & equity release companies.

So if you require an independent damp-proofing and timber treatment specialist company to carry out a  woodworm survey or timber decay survey call us or fill in our contact form  to enquiry about the cost of a damp survey.

Woodworm Companies in Manchester

Woodworm treatment services in Manchester can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, may not even be necessary. Wood-rot can be found in many properties however, the key to treating woodworm infestations is to actually know whether or not the evidence is historic / 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 treatments.

We have over 40 years treating active infestations and are one of the most experienced and trusted woodworm companies in Manchester.

Woodworm beetle infestations can be isolated to one room or can become well established throughout the whole of a building and can cause significant structural damage.

Therefore, if you find evidence of a suspect woodworm infestation, it is crucial to get independent timber survey and advice by treatment specialists to avoid the cost and pitfalls of misdiagnosis and treatments.

If you need roof void timbers / floor joists & floorboards inspected in your house then simply get in touch with our woodworm specialists in Manchester

Dry Rot Treatment Specialists in Manchester 

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

Dry Rot surveys & treatments by specialists are required to eradicate the fungal infection following strict specialist protocol. Any person(s) dealing with the infection should hold the CSRT qualification (Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatments) to ensure that the relevant and specialist Dry Rot Treatment procedures are being followed.

If the essential procedures are not followed by dry rot specialists, the Dry Rot fungal infection is likely to return. When a Dry Rot outbreak has been identified it is essential that treatment is undertaken as soon as possible to avoid further damage and further expense then simply call our dry rot specialists in Manchester.

All Dry Rot surveys in Manchester by a fully qualified CSRT 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 when checking for dry rot in a property and the survey should always be completed by a dry rot surveyors. To book a dry rot survey simply get in touch with our dry rot specialists in Manchester.

Damp Proofing Companies in Manchester

Many enquiry’s we receive from clients who state that they need to obtain a damp survey and quotation from damp-proof specialists for damp-proofing works because they suspect rising damp and have been informed by other damp-proofing companies in Manchester 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 sources of moisture. If you need a rising damp survey then simply call our rising damp specialists in Manchester.

If you notice tide marks on your walls, peeling paint, visible damp staining, 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.

A damp survey in Manchester is carried out by a fully qualified damp surveyors which will provide you with a damp report and 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 a specialist damp report.

Covering the following areas: Greater Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Wigan to name but a few places!

Independent damp timber surveyors providing down to earth damp and timber reports.