Damp and Timber Survey in Telford
Adept UK Damp & Decay Reports
Independent Damp and Mould Surveyors
Surveys Covering: Coalbrookdale, Dawley, Hadley, Horsehay, Ironbridge, Ketley, Lawley Bank, Madeley, Malins Lee, Oakengates, Shifnal, Telford, Trench, Wellington, Wombridge & Wrekin to name but a few Places!
Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Telford on Behalf of: Homeowners, Buyers, Sellers, Solicitor’s, Mortgage Lenders & Re-Mortgage Equity Release Companies.
Specialist Surveyors Providing Accurate Diagnosis for: Rising Damp, Condensation, Woodworm, Wood Rot, Wood Boring Insects, Timber Decay and Wet / Dry Rot.
Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Telford? Call: 0800 246 5668 or Contact Us Here
Independent Damp Surveyors
Independent Damp Surveyors Approved & Registered (C.S.R.T.) (C.T.I.S.) Damp, Woodworm & Timber Treatment Specialists. We Have Been Carrying Out Specialist Damp and Timber Surveys & Report Services in Telford for Well Over 40 YEARS.
Rising Damp Specialists
Rising Damp Specialists offering chemical free, eco-friendly cost-effective sustainable damp solutions. Therefore, avoiding unnecessary, costly and disruptive chemical treatments that are offered by many remedial damp proofing and timber treatment companies in Telford.
Adept UK Damp Surveyors
Adept UK Damp Surveyors are proud to provide damp and timber surveys for local residents, and being the most reliable specialist damp and timber report company in Telford.
Independent Damp and mould Surveys in (Telford).
Independent Damp and mould Surveys. Approved damp and mould 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 Telford?
Are you in the process of moving and considering purchasing a property in Telford? It is always advisable to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey undertaken when thinking about buying a house.
This is because it is in your best interest to obtain an in-depth pre purchase specialist timber and damp report. Which is carried out by damp-proofing and also timber treatment specialists based in Telford. For instance, if any wood rot, rising damp and woodworm problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a building surveyors home buyers report.
Congratulations you’ve found your perfect home in Telford.
Congratulations you’ve found your perfect home in Telford and as a result of agreeing a price with the sellers. Your mortgage company have sent a mortgage surveyor to inspect and value the property. So you wait for the homebuyers report with great anticipation and then you are informed by your mortgage lenders, that you need to arrange a specialist damp and timber survey. In addition a report is required.
What is a Damp and Timber Survey?
A pre-purchase damp and timber survey with a written report can cover any of the following.
For instance a damp and woodworm survey and report Telford for clients buying a property would 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. Therefore, a thorough investigation, covering all areas of concern related to damp and timber concerns.
Damp report including an external inspection
A damp report including an external inspection is to locate the position of any damp course and for high ground levels which may lead to low level dampness. In other words, is there a damp proof course present and has it been compromised by anything. Such as raised surfaces which would narrow the gap between the ground and the damp proof course.
In addition the timber survey and inspection would include an inspection of wooden floors and roofing timbers. This may be for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. In conclusion, investigating if there is any outside factors which are affecting inside timbers.
Independent damp-proof course specialists can also inspect and report upon any remedial damp and timber treatment works. Works 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 Telford area.
Our woodworm treatment specialists in Telford can also inspect roofing timbers for any signs of dry rot, wet rot timber decay as well as any active woodworm.
Are the (air bricks) sub floor ventilation adequate?
A damp and timber inspection will assess whether (air bricks) sub floor ventilation is adequate. Also checking that there is no woodworm, rising damp or wood rot decay present in the floor or roof timbers.
If requested we can inspect roofing timbers for dry rot, wet rot and woodworm.
We would inspect the property for visible signs of any condensation black mould-related issues.
During a timber survey, we can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor timber inspection to inspect and report upon concealed joists. This would determine the condition of any other wooden flooring. Checking for suspected wood rot, timber decay & any signs of active wood boring insects (woodworm) at an additional cost.
In addition and for added piece of mind, we cover the whole of mainland U.K. We survey all types of construction- e.g., stone and brick built cottages, detached, semi-detached, mid & end terraced house, bungalows, ground floor flat etc.
The most important aspect for any damp and timber survey
Above all, elements of surveys are subject to your instructions, but the most important aspect for any damp and timber survey is whether access within the property is available. So, in other words, surveys will always be limited by things such as furniture, floor coverings, and because of fitted kitchen units, etc.
Its important to have a property checked for rising dampness and inspected for woodworm infestation, prior to exchanging contracts. Therefore checking that the cost of any specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment for wood boring beetles can be negotiated with the vendor at an early stage. As a result, this could enable further price negotiations prior to a committed stage.
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)
A PCA damp and timber reports are usually requested by banks and building societies. As a condition of a mortgage offer being accepted so that they can be sure that the structure of property is free from rising dampness, wood boring insects, and wood rotting fungi.
You may not be buying a property in Telford, and therefore do not need a pre purchase mortgage damp and timber report, then we can still help with our trouble shooter survey. Surveyors can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind.
Diagnosing damp & timber decay problems a – 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
Rising damp is caused by a non-existent or a faulty damp-proof course. This enables the action of groundwater moving up through a wall through capillary action. In simple terms, there is no barrier or a broken barrier which will enable moisture to travel up a wall. 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)
PENERTRATING DAMPNESS
Penetrating dampness or 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 because of 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
- Defective guttering and down pipes
CONDENSATION
Condensation is caused by poor ventilation and is the most common type of damp to affect UK homes. Condensate mostly occurs during the winter months, when the difference between external and internal temperatures is most dramatic. Simply the outside temperature is much colder than in your home. 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. So in other words, whilst repairable.
Wood decay in particular spreads very easily throughout a property and weakens rafters and floorboards over time, to the point that they will eventually become unsafe. Wet rot affects 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. We can carry out a professional damp survey to provide the answers you need to get started on repairs.
Comprehensive and impartial independent damp and timber reports in Telford
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.
Our reports are meaningful and giving an independent specialist damp and timber account, therefore accurately diagnosing any dampness & decay issues.
We use in-depth surveying techniques which are sympathetic towards buildings, an approach widely ignored by most damp-proofing specialists and timber treatment companies based in Telford.
Chemical free and environmentally friendly solutions.
In addition, our reports are comprehensive and impartial which come complete with recommendations for any remedial work which are usually chemical free and environmentally friendly solutions. Therefore avoiding costly disruptive treatments used by many damp-proofing & timber treatment companies near you in Telford.
Adept UK independent timber 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 Telford’s most established and respected damp specialists in surveying and diagnosing building defects.
Saving many clients thousands of pounds
Our company have carried out countless inspections for rising damp, woodworm & dry rot, as a result saving many clients thousands of pounds on unnecessary chemical damp-proofing & timber treatment work on properties.
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. Above all, a survey will be peace of mind as it will prevent things becoming apparent at a later stage.
Ensure that your property is free from any damp and timber defects
Its important for you to ensure that your property is free from any damp and timber defects which could get progressively worse and depreciate your new home investment.
In addition, maybe you have been informed by the vendor that previous specialist damp proofing and woodworm treatment has been carried out by other property care companies, which is guaranteed.
Then you and your solicitor are advised to check exactly which areas of the property have been treated and if the damp company is a registered member of the Property Care Association (PCA). Above all, if the damp-proof & timber treatment contractors guarantee is valid.
Never assume that the property is completely covered
Never assume that the property is completely covered and check that the specialist damp-proofing and woodworm timber treatment company in Telford is still trading.
We offer surveys from a C.S.R.T. independent damp-proofing and timber treatment surveyors, who will carry out a thorough survey of the property and test to determine the exact cause of any defects.
In addition, our experts will expose timbers and lift floor boards wherever possible, take random moisture reading to the ground floor wall. We use a calibrated moisture meter and we will inspect the property externally to check for building defects.
Above all, you will be issued with a comprehensive report from our damp specialists, detailing our specialist surveyors’ findings and what remedial work and damp repairs are required.
Damp and Timber Report Feed Back
“We contacted Adept UK and explained, that I’m in the process of buying a 2/3-bed mid-terrace stone house in Telford. My homebuyers surveyors report showed high levels of damp which were flagged up in certain parts of the house.
The building surveyor recommended that before we exchange contracts – to “Obtain a Damp and Timber report on the stone cottage”.
Our inspection and report covered: Checking for any possible infestation of ground floor timbers. Obtain all costs for necessary treatment from a PCA registered timber & damp treatment contractor.
All timbers were checked for wood boring infestation including roof timbers and other decay simultaneously. “Adept UK carried out the survey for us, the damp turned out to be condensation and no woodworm timber decay was found in the roof timbers.”
“I instructed another specialist company to carry out a survey, and all their surveyor (salesman) tried to do was sell me chemical products which were completely unjustified. So, thanks very much Adept UK for your honest, meaningful damp and timber report”.
Some clients may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey”
You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other woodworm treatment companies & damp-proofing specialists based in Telford. 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.
In other words, a free survey turns into costly works, that you may not have needed.
When selling a property, you would be advisable to have a damp and timber inspection and report compiled, above all, it would be considered prudent. Therefore being able to find the full extent and costs of any suspected rising damp, woodworm, timber decay and thus avoiding any potential buyer withdrawing their offer and pulling out of a property sale.
Condensation mould surveys for homeowners
Adept UK independent damp surveyors undertake independent damp, dry rot, timber decay and condensation mould surveys not only for homeowners, sellers and buyers, but for estate agents, management letting agencies, banks mortgage lenders, landlords, tenants, solicitors, housing associations, and equity release companies located in Telford.
So, if you live in Telford and think that you have any problems with dampness, woodworm or timber decay and need free impartial honest advice from damp-proof and 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.
Properties with Basements
An Independent damp and timber survey is an perfect way of ensuring that your property is safeguarded against woodworm infestation, wood rot decay, and rising dampness.
Often properties with basements or cellars are have issues in these areas. These surveys can also be used to speed up the claims process in the unfortunate event of an insurance claim.
Surveyors findings in 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. So therefore, enabling you to use your own builder.
Prospective purchasers
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 to remedy the situation prior to marketing the property saving any last-minute glitches in the sales process. In conclusion, preventing a failed sale.
Unqualified damp-proofing and timber treatment companies
Damp surveys are 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 in finding work.
Book A Rising Damp Survey in Telford
A damp survey in Telford is available to all local residents, although we do charge for damp surveys, however 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 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.
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.
Where clients are planning to buy a new property, we understand you need to move quickly. Therefore, 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.
Do you need a damp proof survey on a property
A damp proof survey report will identify these common problems, as well as looking at associated timber defects, such as dry rot or woodworm infestations, caused as a result of rising damp.
If you are concerned or worried about your home or a property you are buying, then please get in touch with our team to arrange a comprehensive damp survey, today!
Above all, 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 Telford.
Woodworm Treatment Companies in Telford
Treating woodworm in properties can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, not even be necessary and therefore a waste of money.
An attack by wood boring insects (Woodworm ) can be found in many properties throughout Telford however, the key to treating woodworm infestations is to actually know whether or not the woodworm evidence is historic or active. So therefore if it is not active no new treatment is needed.
When this simple point is determined by one of our specialist 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 Telford.
Beetle infestations can be isolated in exposed beams to one room or can become well established throughout the whole of a building and can cause significant structural damage.
Avoid the wrong diagnosis and spraying treatments.
Once you have a definitive diagnosis of woodworm has been given , we give independent advice by damp-proof and woodworm treatment specialist. So by doing this you avoid the wrong diagnosis and spraying treatments.
If you need roof void timbers ,floor joists and floorboards inspected or rotten timbers replaced in your house, bungalow, flat then simply give our woodworm specialists in Telford a call.
Dry Rot Specialists in Telford.
Rot is a serious fungal infection that can be found in buildings throughout Telford and the UK. Therefore dry rot can have a devastating effect on buildings and can be very costly to treat and eradicate.
Dry rot is a timber 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. As a result causing a lot of damage.
Specialist dry rot treatments are required to eradicate the fungal infection following strict specialist protocol and therefore preventing further damage.
Any person(s) dealing with the infection should hold the CSRT qualification (Certified Surveyors in Remedial Treatments). This will ensure that the relevant and specialist dry rot treatment procedures are being carried out. In conclusion, giving confidence in the prognosis and advice given.
What if the essential procedures are not carried out
When the essential procedures are not carried out, the dry rot fungal infection is likely to return or carry on spreading.
If 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. So in other words, stopping the rot in its tracks before further damage can occur.
All dry rot surveys in Telford are carried out by fully qualified CSRT surveyors to provide you with the correct diagnosis and advice on treating and eradicating the Dry Rot fungus.
So when dealing with dry rot you should always use a qualified dry rot specialist surveyor, therefore eliminating the chance of receiving wrong advice and above all unnecessary costly works.
Damp-Proofing Specialists
Many enquiry’s we have from clients all over Telford is that they need a damp survey report and quotation from damp-proof specialists for damp proofing because they suspect rising damp and have been told by other damp proofing companies in Telford that they have rising damp.
But 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.
WHAT A TIMBER SURVEY ENTAILS
On the day of the timber survey, any accessible timbers will be inspected for woodworm infestation or timber decay, in other words dry rot or wet rot.
Depending on the accessibility, floor boards may be lifted. The vendor’s permission may need to be obtained and as long as they are loose enough without causing damage to the flooring.
Subfloor timbers will be analysed for moisture content, beetle infestation, wet rot and dry rot. In addition sub-floor ventilation is checked, which is essential to keep the timbers dry and therefor reducing the chance of decay.
Roof timbers will be inspected but only if safe access is available, again inspecting the timbers for dry rot, wet rot or woodworm infestation. After that, the timber report will be forwarded to you via email.
WHAT A DAMP SURVEY COVERS
With the instructions received from the client, the specialist damp and timber surveyor will inspect all accessible walls at ground floor level, This includes chimney breasts for rising damp and any other source of dampness.
We use an electric resistance meter, a non-destructive method for detecting rising damp, therefore causing no damage to surfaces.
A damp surveyor will inspect the exterior of the property for likely contributing factors. For example, high external ground levels, because this can lead to penetrating damp at low level and put any abutting timbers because of the risk of timber decay.
If you notice tide marks on your walls
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. This is because older buildings have different characteristics and building methods.
Rising damp occurs when porous materials, such as mortar, bricks and stone, soak up moisture, which cause timber decay, wet rot, various health conditions and more.
Signs of damp can be due to the damp-proof course in your walls being ineffective, poor ventilation or because of a drainage problem. It’s crucial to resolve the issue promptly for the sake of your comfort, finances and above all improving your homes condition.
Providing you with an accurate and honest diagnosis.
Our independent specialist damp and timber surveyors’ step in to provide you with an accurate and honest diagnosis.
Due to our extensive experience, knowledge and qualifications, therefore being able to diagnose and advise accordingly. Above all, we are trustworthy, independent and professional in our services.
Costly chemical damp proof courses/damp proofing.
In most cases, simple general building works can be carried out by general contractors, and as a result resolving damp problems without the use of costly chemical damp proof courses/damp proofing. This is because, in addition to a diagnosis, a full specification is given in our report of what works and materials needed.
An Adept UK damp survey in Telford is carried out by a fully qualified CSRT surveyors to provide you with the correct diagnosis of any damp & woodworm problems you may have.
Need a Specialist Damp Report or a Timber Damp Survey Telford? Then Simply Call: 0800 246 5668 and We Will Arrange an Inspection for You.
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