What does a damp meter reading mean?
What does a damp meter reading mean? If you have had a damp survey carried out, chances are the surveyor used a damp meter. But what does a damp meter reading actually tell you? And what does it not tell you? At South East Timber and Damp, we use meter readings on every survey. Here…
How Much Does a Basement Conversion Cost?
How Much Does a Basement Conversion Cost? A basement conversion costs between £7,000 for a smaller cellar converted to dry, usable storage and £35,000 to £40,000 or more for a larger space converted to a full, habitable living area with heating, ventilation, plumbing and electrics. The final figure depends on four key things: head height,…
Is My Damp Proofing Quote Too Expensive?
Is My Damp Proofing Quote Too Expensive? A damp proofing quote is too expensive if it specifies work that is not needed, uses the wrong treatment for the problem, or fails to include reinstatement of skirting boards, electrics and plumbing that will need to be removed. It may also be too low if those extras…
Damp in Marden Farmhouse
Home → Case Studies → Damp in Marden Farmhouse Issue: Damp in Marden, a 200 year old detached farmhouse SURVEY TYPE – Damp, Snapshot Survey £95+ VAT We were contacted by a landlord regarding a charming detached farmhouse in Marden, Kent, which he rents out to a long-term tenant. The tenant reported damp issues on…
Damp on internals walls
Home → Case Studies → Damp on internals walls Issue: Damp in a large detached 1850’s house in London, SE9. Survey Type Booked – Damp – Free of charge as referred by previous happy client. We were asked to investigate possible damp on internal walls and floors in the dining room area within a large detached 1850s…
Damp on walls in Oast House
Home → Case Studies → Damp on walls in Oast House Issue: Damp on walls in newly purchased Oast house in Lamberhurst, TN3. Survey Type Booked – Damp – Snapshot Survey £95+VAT We inspected a recently completed oast house refurbishment in the beautiful Kentish village of Lamberhurst, just outside Tunbridge Wells. The new owners of…