Existing and new homeowners are often worried about damp in their home. Homeowners and even some surveyors assume that problems with damp are caused by rising damp. However, it has to be noted that rising damp (due to failure of none existence of a damp proof course) is not very common. As the remedial work for rising damp is extremely expensive, it is very important to ensure that the damp diagnosis is correct.
Rising damp should not be diagnosed solely using an electrical moisture meter, unless the surveyor is trained and experienced in using the instrument and its mapping techniques. Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary remedial work. It is not always necessary to pump chemicals into your walls when the damp meter bleeps or reads high. Therefore, it is important to hire a competent surveyor for such work.
At Halton Construction & Surveying Services Ltd, we pride ourselves on offering remedial solutions for all types of dampness problems. Our surveys start at £120.00 plus VAT, for an isolated dampness issue. Prices for our surveys vary depending on the size of the property and the level of damp it has. Please contact us for more information. We can also monitor the drying out of flood damage.