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Damp and Timber Survey in Stockport

Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried out in Stockport 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: Stockport, Greater Manchester, Bramhall, Bredbury, Cheadle Hulme, Compstall, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Marple, Reddish, Romiley, Serving Postcodes: SK

Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Stockport? 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 Carrying Out Specialist Timber & Damp Surveys & Report Services in Stockport 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 Stockport.

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 Stockport.

Independent Damp Surveys in (Stockport). 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 as the (BWPDA) (British Wood Preserving & Damp Proofing Association)   

damp and timber report StockportAre 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 Stockport.

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

It is also in one’s best interest to organise and obtain an in-depth pre purchase specialist timber & damp report carried out by damp proofing companies based in Stockport, especially if any wood rot, rising damp & beetle infestation problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a building surveyors home buyers report.

If your looking to book a damp and timber survey & damp 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 damp survey and arrange an appointment.

Congratulations 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 arrange a damp and timber survey & report conducted by damp proof & woodworm treatment companies Stockport.

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 carried out 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 carried out on a property in Stockport can cover any of the following;

  • Damp and woodworm survey with report for clients buying a property in Stockport 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 Stockport including a specialist damp report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles.
  • Damp report & external 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.
  • Damp-proofing and woodworm survey & report for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles.
  • Timber survey / inspection of loft roofing timbers & wooden flooring for dry rot, wet rot and check for any signs of active wood boring beetles (woodworm)
  • Damp-proof course specialists in Stockport, 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 and timber treatment contractors / companies or other local damp specialists offering  rising damp, dry rot & woodworm treatment services in Stockport area.
  • Woodworm treatment specialists in Stockport our specialists can also inspect roofing timbers for any signs of dry rot, wet rot timber decay and active 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.
  • If requested we can inspect roofing timbers for dry rot, wet rot and 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.
  • Condensation damp mould survey in Stockport involves damp and mould surveyors inspecting the property for any visible signs of any condensation & black mould-related issues
  • We can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor survey to determine the condition of the any concealed joists for wood rot, timber decay & for 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 in Stockport 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)

Condensation Specialists in Stockport

Adept UK damp and condensation specialists have helped reduce condensation and damp issues in Stockport 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 Stockport 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 Stockport – what signs to look for

Your first step in fixing any dampness in your home 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 IN STOCKPORT

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 walls 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 paint and flaking skirting boards
  • Blistering plaster or paint
  • White powder on walls (salts)

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Penetrating dampness, otherwise referred to as water ingress, means that water is making its way into your home from the outside walls. This can occur in a number of ways, either via a burst pipe, leaky roof, or damaged masonry. Common signs of penetrating dampness include:

  • Localised damp patches on external 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

Stockport Condensation 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

Stockport dry rotTIMBER 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 StockportDRY 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 in Stockport 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.

PCA Damp and Timber Report in Stockport.

PCA damp and timber reports in Stockport are usually requested by banks and building societies as a condition of a mortgage offer being accepted so that the lenders 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 new property, and therefore do not need a pre purchase mortgage damp and timber report, then we can still help with our trouble shooter survey. Independent damp-proof specialists in Stockport can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind. 

Damp and Timber Survey in Stockport

These terms come up every day, in and around Stockport, when people are either buying / selling houses and there doesn’t have to be a damp problem for a damp survey to be asked for by a mortgage lender.

The problem is that most of us don’t buy and sell houses every day, so when a PCA damp survey or a PCA damp report has been requested by mortgage providers, people don’t know where to turn and that leaves them open to mis-diagnosis, confusion and sometimes; very poor service.

So, what is a damp survey and when is a damp survey needed and what is a damp report is likely to contain.

Damp is a common issue and affects a large number of homes. At the benign end it can be ‘something and nothing’, perhaps a few spots of mould and damp staining on ceilings due to a slipped roofing slate / tile.

However, at the other end of the scale, damp can cause real damage to a house; rotting structural roof and floor timbers, perishing wall plaster and sometimes making selling a house difficult, as potential buyers and mortgage lenders are put off.

A damp survey is usually asked for because a previous survey, by a valuation building surveyor has picked something up, which he wants investigating further, often by independent damp specialists like us.

I’ve been carrying out damp surveys on houses for the last 40 years, so I’ve done quite a few! Sometimes a PCA damp report is merely asked for as a precaution; there may be no suspected problem, but the building surveyor wants to be sure and double check, to protect his client from a costly surprise.

These surveyors often state in a homebuyers report that  a PCA damp and timber report will be required for mortgage loan approval.

A damp survey in Stockport would usually go something like this:

After arranging access with the vendor, the damp surveyor will arrive and after a brief introduction get to work. This will first involve a walk around the outside of the property. The damp surveyor needs to establish the construction details, are the walls solid, cavity, rubble filled? Is there a damp proof course present?

What’s the lie of the land like, sloping? How high in relation to the internal floors and such? What is the design of the house like; features which may need regular maintenance and could allow damp to occur if ignored; valley gutters; copings at verges, rainwater pipes; surface water drains; other walls intersecting the house, like boundary wall, retaining walls and such? All of these will be taken in by the surveyor. Are there chimney stacks capped?

A surveyor will then, they will look for any building defects: What’s the pointing like? Render? Is it cracked, hollow, in contact with the ground or bridging the damp course (if there is one present)? What about the gutters and down-pipes? Is the DPC bridged? Are there vents or ventilation cowls for the kitchen and bathroom extractors? Is the stone / brick porous? Are there garden bushes which could block gutters and hide other damp problems?

If this sounds a lot, it’s not an exhaustive list, but gives a flavour of what any experienced and qualified damp surveyor will be considering within minutes of arriving.

Then the internal damp survey will start, though usually the damp surveyor will have a chat with the vendor (if the house is occupied). Any work done before? What’s the history of the house?

Whilst the surveyor will go all around the house, they will already have a good idea of where any damp problems are likely to be, following the clues they have picked up outside.

The damp meter will not be used yet. First, it’s a visual check-around the property, looking for damp staining, loose wallpaper, peeling paint, salting or other signs of any damp problems. Then they will use their moisture meter to test the walls:

  • Testing and checking the walls where there are no apparent signs of damp (but where a surveyors observations lead too), just in case the damp problem is new and hasn’t damaged the internal decorations yet.
  • Where a visual damp problem is seen, and where an elevated damp reading is found, they will want to use their moisture meter to check if the problem is an historic one, which has dried out. If it hasn’t and high damp readings are obtained, our surveyors will start to profile the area of wall, to find out what the relative distribution of the moisture is. A moisture profile will help his damp diagnosis and combined with the visual internal and external inspection; it should allow a reasonable diagnosis of the cause of the damp to be made. If a damp report is required then surveyors will be taking notes and perhaps photographs along the way, so that a meaningful written damp report can be issued.

Recommendations, as to what to do about the damp (if any noted) are an essential part of the damp report. These could include simple maintenance work, like re-pointing, installing an extractor fan, or repairing gutters, down-pipes and any roofing repairs.
Sometimes the cause of the problem may be rising damp or a severe penetrating damp issue. In these cases, an independent damp specialist will prepare a damp report, which includes a specification for any required work.

Independent damp specialist surveyors don’t quote for work, but will offer a repair specification and advice on how to find a good specialist damp proofing companies to carry out the work for you.

The damp report will often be required by a mortgage lender and these days, many of them recommend that the damp survey is carried out by an independent damp specialist who is a C.S.R.T. qualified surveyor this is because the damp proofing industry is unregulated and unfortunately there are quite a few damp ‘specialists’ who have no industry qualifications, and sometimes no idea what they are doing.

Using a qualified C.S.R.T. independent surveyor is the best way of avoiding unqualified, cowboy traders, who offer damp surveys and damp reports which in many cases are defective, and contain wrong and misleading advice.

Covering the following areas: Stockport, Greater Manchester, Bramhall, Bredbury, Cheadle Hulme, Compstall, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Marple, Reddish, Romiley, Serving Postcodes: SK

What qualifications are there for damp surveyors?

Qualifications for approved damp surveys are defined as CSRT (Certificate in remedial treatment). The CSRT is the modern version of CRDS & CTIS and is roughly the same other than the fact that CSRT is a combined damp and timber infestation qualification (so the CSRT surveyor can advise on woodworm and wood rot problems too), and the CSRT also includes an environmental and health and safety module, which these days, is desirable and very sensible.

Timber Survey in Stockport

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 / loft 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 Stockport 

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 such as condensation & penetrating damp using an electric resistance meter, a non-destructive method for detecting high moisture reading on wall plaster & brickwork.

Damp specialists 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 the damp survey has been carried out a written damp report will be forwarded to you via email.

Independent damp-proofing and timber treatment services offered by Adept UK damp surveyors, are to control and prevent any rising damp, timber decay and woodworm infestation,  our damp specialists in Stockport 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 Stockport.

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 treatments used by many damp-proofing & timber treatment companies in Stockport.

Adept UK  independent damp and timber 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 Stockport’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 in Stockport 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 Stockport.

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 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 companies, 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 and timber contractors guarantee is valid.

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

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

Damp experts Stockport will expose timbers and lift floor boards wherever possible, and take random moisture readings on wall plaster using a calibrated moisture meter. our damp specialists will also inspect the property externally to check for building defects. You will then be issued with a 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 damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment specialists based in Stockport, 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 Stockport 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 Stockport, 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 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 Stockport.

So if you live in Stockport 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 reliable independent specialist damp & timber report service in Stockport.

 Independent Damp and Timber Survey in Stockport?

  • 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 basements or cellars 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.
  • 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.
  • An Independent damp survey in Stockport 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 vested interest.

Book A Rising Damp Survey Stockport

A damp survey in Stockport 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 damp 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.

Rising damp StockportVisiting Your Property For A Rising Damp Survey in Stockport

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 then simply call our rising damp survey specialists in Stockport.

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 survey 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 Stockport’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 Stockport.

Woodworm treatment StockportWoodworm Treatment Companies in Stockport.

Woodworm treatment services Stockport can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, not even be necessary. Woodworm can be found in many properties throughout Stockport; 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 treatments. With over 40 years treating woodworm we are one of the most experienced and trusted woodworm companies in Stockport.

Woodworm Treatment in Stockport

Do you need woodworm treatment in? Then we can help you, we provide professional woodworm treatment quotes & surveys for treating wood – boring beetles. If you have woodworm problems, in your floorboards, floor joists or roof timbers then please contact us to book an inspection, we offer cost-effective woodworm treatment with very competitive prices throughout Stockport.

Woodworm StockportWoodworm 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 qualified independent advice by Woodworm companies to avoid the wrong diagnosis and treatments.

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

Dry Rot Specialists in Stockport.

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

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 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 then simply call our woodworm specialists in Stockport.

All Dry Rot surveys in Stockport are carried out by a qualified 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. To book a dry rot survey then simply call us to arrange and discuss a timber survey by  Dry Rot Specialists in Stockport.

Damp-Proofing Specialists in Stockport

Many enquiry’s we have from clients all over Stockport is that they need a damp survey and quotation from damp-proof specialists because they suspect rising damp and have been told by other damp-proofing companies in Stockport that they have rising damp and damp-proofing is needed in the form of a chemical 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 on walls 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 rising damp 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 Stockport is carried out by  qualified damp surveyors 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. If you need a  damp-proof specialist then simply call us to arrange a damp survey in Stockport

Damp specialists providing down to earth damp and timber survey reports, together with chemical free cost effective environmentally friendly remedies, avoiding costly disruptive treatments used by many damp-proofing, woodworm timber treatment specialists & rising damp companies in local areas such as – Bramhall. Bredbury, Bredbury, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Compstall, Davenport Park, Gatley, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, High Lane, Ludworth, Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Reddish, Romiley Stanley Green,  Stockport, Strines, Woodford, Woodley post codes areas SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4, SK5, SK6, SK7.

SERVICES IN STOCKPORT

  • Pre-Purchase Damp and timber Surveys & Specialist Reports.
  • Mortgage Damp and timber report.
  • Woodworm survey in Stockport.
  • Woodworm treatment Specialists Stockport
  • Wood rot survey.
  • Damp & timber rot surveys
  • Rising Damp survey
  • Condensation Mould Specialists.
  • Timber surveys.
  • Wood boring beetle surveys
  • Damp-proofing Specialists Stockport
  • Mortgage damp reportsStockport
  • Sub floor Timber survey
  • Mortgage damp and timber surveys.
  • Rising damp services
  • Dry rot treatment companies
  • Specialist Damp & Timber Surveys and Reports
  • Damp-proofing and Timber Treatment Specialists.
  • Roof  timber Inspections 
  • Woodworm & damp survey
  • Woodworm & Rising Damp survey
  • Damp and Timber Specialist survey Report
  • Damp and Timber Specialist Surveyors
  • Specialists Damp and Timber surveyors Report
  • Specialists Damp and Timber Specialist Surveyors
  • Wood Rot Specialists.
  • Damp-proofing surveyors
  • Damp-Proof Specialists
  • Chemical Damp-Proof Injection 
  • Damp-Proof Specialists
  • Damp Survey Stockport.
  • Specialist Damp-Proof Course Injection
  • Damp  proofing survey
  • Specialist Damp and Timber surveyors Report.
  • Damp & Timber Contractors
  • Woodworm inspection
  • Woodworm Companies
  • (WOODWORM) Surveys

Covering the following areas: Stockport, Greater Manchester, Bramhall, Bredbury, Cheadle Hulme, Compstall, Hazel Grove, Heald Green, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Marple, Reddish, Romiley, Serving Postcodes: SK

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Your guide to moving to Stockport

Why Stockport is a good place to live

Stockport, located just seven miles from the heart of Manchester, is an inviting locality that offers a perfect mixture of history intermixed with modern amenities. The town boasts vibrant areas such as Bramhall, The Heaton’s, and Bredbury, each known for trendy bars, restaurants, and beautiful green spaces such as Happy Valley nature reserve.

One of the greatest appeals of living in Stockport is the access to outdoors: Marple and Marple Bridge, for instance, offer opportunities to explore Brabyns Park, the River Goyt, the Roman Lakes, and Marple Aqueduct. Additionally, Stockport offers great transport connections, making commuting a breeze.

What’s Stockport famous for?

In cultural circles, Stockport is famous for its former hat production industry, showcased in its exciting local museums. Hats aside, Stockport is also associated with famed musicians.

The Strawberry Studios, situated in Stockport, were a popular recording spot for iconic bands like Joy Division, The Smiths, and The Stone Roses. Landmark buildings, such as The Plaza and the impressive Stockport Viaduct, also make Stockport a notable locality.

Things to do in Stockport

Stockport offers plenty of engaging activities for every interest. From immersing in the past at fishing lakes and heritage parks to exploring unique stores in the Underbanks district, there isn’t a dull moment in Stockport. Fans of performing arts can enjoy plays, pantomimes, and concerts at Stockport Plaza while those keen on local history can pay a visit to the Hat Works museum.

With food establishments like Where the Light Gets In and Cherry Jam offering high-quality dining experiences, Stockport also provides an impressive culinary scene catering to various tastes.

 

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