Damp and Timber Survey in Wrexham

Damp and Timber Surveys & Damp Reports Carried Out in Wrexham on Behalf of: Homeowners, Buyers, Sellers, Solicitors, Mortgage Lenders & Re-Mortgage 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: Wrexham, Acton, Rhosddu, Bangor on Dee, Ewloe, Brymbo, Coedpoeth, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, Llangollen, Gresford, Rossett, Holt, Johnstown, Rhosllanerchrugog, Chirk, Broughton, Ponciau, and Alltami to name just a few places!

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

Independent Damp Surveyors Approved & 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 Wrexham for Well Over 40 YEARS.

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

Adept UK Damp Surveyors – are proud to provide damp & timber surveys for local based residents, with one of the most reliable specialist damp and timber report companies Wrexham.

Independent Damp Surveys in (Wrexham). Approved damp control specialists & timber surveyors are accredited damp-proof specialists 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? It is always advisable for anyone buying a house to have a pre-purchase damp and timber survey undertaken by damp, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies before completing on a sale of a house in Wrexham.

It is also in one’s best interest to obtain an independent specialist timber & damp report conducted by damp-proofing & timber treatment specialists based in Wrexham, especially if any wood rot, rising damp & woodworm problems have been flagged up and highlighted in a home buyers mortgage report.

If your looking to book a damp and timber survey & report regarding signs of rising damp, wood decay or woodworm in your area, then simple get in touch with one of our locally based damp and timber surveyors to book your property survey and arrange an appointment.

Congratulations you’ve found your perfect home, 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 in the last minute you are informed by your mortgage lenders, that you need to arrange a damp and timber survey from damp proof, wood rot & woodworm treatment companies Wrexham.

What is a Damp and Timber Survey?

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

Damp and woodworm survey & report Wrexham for clients buying a 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 Wrexham including a specialist damp report is available to all residents for rising dampness, wood rot, timber decay & wood boring beetles (woodworm infestation)
Damp report & external inspection to locate the position of any damp-proof course and for high ground levels which may lead to low level rising dampness and timber decay to adjacent sub floor timbers.
Woodworm & timber inspection in Wrexham, to flooring and loft roof timbers for dry rot, wet rot and for any signs of active woodworm
Damp proofing & woodworm specialists can also survey & report upon any remedial damp & timber treatment work, which may have been previously carried out on a property and guaranteed by PCA approved registered damp proofing companies or other local damp specialists offering rising damp, dry rot & woodworm treatment services in Wrexham area.
Woodworm treatment specialists in Wrexham can also inspect loft 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.
Dry rot and damp survey with a report as requested by mortgage companies for suspected timber decay dry rot, wet rot and any active woodworm, for clients buying or selling a property.
A condensation damp mould survey in Wrexham involves damp and mould surveyors inspecting a property for visible signs of any condensation black mould and other related issues.
Woodworm surveyors in Wrexham can also carry out an intrusive sub-floor inspection to determine the condition of concealed joists for wood rot, timber decay & signs of active wood boring insects (woodworm) sub floor timber surveys at an additional cost.

Of course, all the above are subject to your instructions. The most important aspect for any damp and timber survey is whether access within the property is available, surveys will always be limited by things such as furniture, floor coverings, fitted kitchen units, etc. However, we can use an array of surveying equipment including; endoscopes, ladders, dual mode moisture meters, mirrors and even binoculars.

It is important to have a property checked for rising dampness & inspected for woodworm infestation, prior to exchanging contracts, so the cost of any specialist damp-proofing and timber treatment for wood boring beetles can be negotiated with the vendor.

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

Condensation Specialists & Services in Wrexham

Adept UK damp and condensation specialists have helped reduce condensation and damp issues in Wrexham and the surrounding areas. At Adept UK, we pride ourselves in our customer services and look forward to demonstrating how we can assist you and your condensation problems.

In Wrexham. 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

PCA damp and timber reports are usually requested by banks and building societies as a condition of a mortgage offer being accepted so that they can be sure that the structure of property is free from rising dampness, wood boring insects, and wood rotting fungi.

You may not buying a property, and therefore do not need a pre purchase mortgage damp and timber report, then we can still help with our trouble shooter survey. Independent damp-proof specialists in Wrexham can carry out brief damp and timber surveys to give you peace of mind.

A damp survey is usually asked for because a previous survey, by a valuer or 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.

Diagnosing damp & timber decay problems in Wrexham – what signs to look for

The first step in fixing dampness is to find the main source. There are many different types of dampness – here are the signs you should be looking out for.

RISING DAMP

Rising damp is caused by a non-existent or faulty damp-proof course and describes the action of groundwater moving up through a wall through capillary action. Due to the nature of rising damp, only your ground floor will be affected by this type of damp. Signs of rising damp include:

A noticeable damp tidemark on ground floor interior walls up to 1.5m
Peeling or flaking skirting boards
Blistering plaster & paintwork
White powder on walls (salts)

PENERTRATING DAMPNESS

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

Localised damp patches on walls or ceiling
Damp that becomes more visible when it rains
Moss or algae growth on external walls
Damaged stone & brickwork
Damaged guttering and down pipes

CONDENSATION

Condensation is caused by poor ventilation and is the most common type of damp to affect UK homes. Condensation mostly occurring during the winter when the difference between external and internal temperatures is most dramatic. Signs of condensation problem include:

Fogging on windows
Black mould growth on windowsills, walls or even furniture
Smell of mildew
Blistering paint
Peeling wallpaper

TIMBER ROT

If timber comes into contact with damp masonry, woodworm beetle infestation & wood rot can occur – beetle infestation can occur with only the slightest amount of moisture. Where timbers form structural elements to your property such as roof timbers, concealed floor joists, skirting boards and timber lintels etc. it is important to act quickly when a defect is found or suspected.

Beetle infestations and rot can cause timbers to become weak and structurally unsound, sometimes in a relatively short space of time. The quicker a defect is identified the easier and cheaper the problem will be to cure.

Wet rot fungal decay and beetle infestation are the most common problems found in buildings, however there are many more which can be identified by a C.S.R.T. timber surveyor.

The characteristics of different types of rot and beetle infestation can be very similar in some cases; however, the severity and treatment does differ. All rot and beetle infestation can cause timber to become structurally weakened and should be investigated as soon it becomes apparent.

DRY ROT

Damp, fungal mushroom smell
Affected timber feels brittle and warped
Deep cracks in the wood – often in a ‘cube’ formation
Evidence of mycelium growth on timbers (white fluffy coating)
Large fruiting bodies

WET ROT

Affected timber feels wet and spongy
Affected timber will appear darker
Easy to crumble
Damp, musty odour
Look out for black fungus growth

Contact our independent timber and damp experts today!

If you have already identified your damp problem, great! Adept UK independent damp & woodworm treatment services in Wrexham can offer environmentally friendly cost-effective damp solutions. If you need further help with identifying the cause of damp in your home, then we can carry out a professional damp survey to provide the answers you need to get started on repairs.

Timber Survey in Wrexham.

On the day of the timber survey, any timbers accessible will be inspected for woodworm infestation or timber decay (dry rot, wet rot). Depending on the accessibility, floor boards may be lifted with the vendor’s permission as long as they are loose enough without causing damage to the flooring.

A sub floor timber inspection will be carried out, and inspected for beetle infestation, wet rot and dry rot as well as making sure there is adequate sub-floor ventilation to keep the timbers dry.

Roof timbers will be inspected if safe access is available again inspecting the timbers for dry rot, wet rot or woodworm infestation. Once a timber survey has been carried out in Wrexham, a written timber report will be forwarded to you via email.

Damp Survey in Wrexham.

On the day of the damp survey with the instructions received from the client, the specialist damp and timber surveyor will inspect and test all accessible walls at ground floor level including chimney breasts for rising damp and any other sources of dampness using an electric resistance meter, a non-destructive method for detecting rising damp.

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

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

We provide independent specialist damp and timber surveys & reports which will accurately diagnose any dampness & decay issues using in-depth surveying techniques which are sympathetic towards buildings, an approach widely ignored by most damp-proofing and timber treatment companies based in Wrexham.

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

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

We have carried out countless inspections for rising damp, woodworm & dry rot, saving many clients thousands of pounds on unnecessary chemical damp-proofing & timber treatment work on properties in Wrexham.

If a more in-depth specialist damp and timber survey & damp report has been requested by your mortgage lender, home buyer or building surveyor, it may seem like a worrying prospect, especially if you are a first-time buyer, but be assured, this is normal practice and should not discourage you from buying a new house.

It is important for you to ensure that your property is free from any damp and timber defects which could get progressively worse and depreciate your investment.

If you have been informed by the vendor that previous specialist damp proofing & woodworm treatment has been carried out by other companies in Wrexham, which is guaranteed.

You and your solicitor are advised to check exactly which areas of the property have been treated, if the damp company is a registered member of the Property Care Association (PCA) and if the damp-proof specialists and timber treatment contractors guarantee is valid.

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

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

Damp-proof experts will expose timbers and lift floor boards wherever possible, take random moisture reading, using a calibrated moisture meter and inspect the property externally to check for building defects.

You will then be issued with a comprehensive report from our damp-proof specialists, detailing our surveyors’ findings and what remedial work is recommended.

You may be enticed by the offer of a “free survey” by other damp-proofing & woodworm timber treatment specialists based in Wrexham, however some local damp-proofing contractors and surveyors invariably state that your property has rising dampness and will unsurprisingly recommend the installation of a chemical damp-proof course together with timber treatments.

These damp and timber treatments offered by approved damp-proofing specialists & dry rot treatment companies in Wrexham are rarely required and completely unjustifiable.

Before waiting for a purchaser to have a ‘free damp and timber survey’ it would be considered prudent, for any homeowner selling their property, to have their own damp-proof survey and written damp report undertaken to find the full extent and costs of any suspected rising damp, woodworm, & timber decay thus avoiding any potential buyer withdrawing their offer and pulling out of a property sale.

Adept UK independent damp and timber surveyors undertake independent damp, dry rot, timber decay & condensation mould surveys for homeowners, buyers, sellers, estate agents, management letting agencies, banks mortgage lenders, landlords, tenants, solicitors, housing associations, and equity release companies located in Wrexham.

So if you live in Wrexham and think that you have any problems with dampness, woodworm or timber decay and need free impartial honest advice from damp-proof & dry rot treatment specialists then please call Adept UK or email us by clicking on our contact form where you are guaranteed a fast, friendly independent specialist damp & timber report service in Wrexham.

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

An Independent damp and timber Survey is an ideal way of ensuring that your property is safeguarded against woodworm infestation, wood rot decay, and rising dampness particularly where basement flats and cellar timbers are concerned.
An Independent damp and timber Survey can also be used to speed up the claims process in the event of an insurance claim.
The findings of an independent damp and timber report can be used to generate a specification for damp & timber treatment contractors to follow when carrying out damp-proofing and timber treatment works, refurbishment or remedial plastering work.
Owners of all types of properties will also find an independent damp survey highly beneficial when coming to sell their property as an it will give prospective purchasers peace of mind and therefore speed up the sale. If a problem is uncovered however, the vendor then has the opportunity remedy the situation prior to marketing the property saving any last-minute glitches in the sales process.
After our initial inspection our report will make everything clear by including, explanations of observations and a breakdown of any cost for wood rot, rising damp & woodworm infestation treatment.
An Independent damp Survey is an ideal means of avoiding situations where bad advice is given by unqualified damp-proofing and timber treatment companies therefore giving you peace of mind that the information you receive during a damp-proof assessment is given impartially with no ulterior motive.

Book A Rising Damp Survey Wrexham.

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

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

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 Wrexham’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 Wrexham.

Woodworm Treatment Companies in Wrexham.

Woodworm treatment services in Wrexham can vary quite significantly and, in most cases, not even be necessary. Woodworm can be found in many properties throughout Wrexham; 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 spraying treatment at all!! When these two simple points are determined by one of our qualified woodworm surveyors, it could result in saving you hundreds, even thousands of pounds on unnecessary woodworm treatments.

We have over 40 years of experience treating woodworm we are one of the most trusted woodworm companies in Wrexham.

Woodworm Treatment in Wrexham

Do you need woodworm treatment in Wrexham? Then we can help you, we provide professional woodworm treatment quotes & surveys. If you have woodworm problems, in your floorboards, floor joists or roof timbers then please contact your local timber treatment specialists to book an inspection, we offer fast efficient woodworm treatment with very competitive prices throughout Wrexham.

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

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

Dry Rot Treatment Specialists in Wrexham.

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

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.

With over 40 years treating dry rot we are one of the most experienced and trusted dry rot control companies in Wrexham.

All Dry Rot surveys in Wrexham are carried out by qualified dry rot surveyors to provide you with the correct diagnosis and advice on treating and eradicating the Dry Rot fungus.

dealing with Dry Rot you should always use a qualified dry rot specialist surveyor. To book a dry rot survey then simply call our dry rot Specialist in Wrexham.

Independent Damp-Proofing Surveyors in Wrexham.

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

This is usually not the case. Most of the time dampness is found to be present due to lack of maintenance, bridging of the physical damp-proof course or another source of moisture.

If you notice tide marks on your walls, peeling paint, wet patches or damaged skirting boards, you may have a rising damp problem, which most commonly affects older properties. Rising damp occurs when porous materials, such as mortar, bricks and stone, soak up moisture, and the dangers include timber decay, wet rot, various health conditions and more.

Whether it’s due to the damp-proof course in your walls being ineffective, poor ventilation or a drainage problem, it’s crucial to resolve the issue promptly for the sake of your comfort, finances and home’s condition.

This is where our independent specialist damp and timber surveyors’ step in to provide you with an accurate and honest diagnosis. Initially, locating the damp proof course/level is the first procedure. Then identifying potential bridging issues of the damp proof course level, or in other instances other sources of moisture ingress that may present as rising damp to the inexperienced surveyor but in actual fact this is far from accurate.

In most cases, simple general building works which can be carried out by general contractors can be carried out to resolve damp problems without the use of costly chemical damp-proof courses/damp proofing.

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

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