DIY Damp Proofing
For condensation and minor surface moisture, yes. Better ventilation, extractor fans and anti-condensation coatings can make a real difference to everyday moisture problems. But for rising damp or penetrating damp caused by a structural failure, DIY is rarely enough and can sometimes make things worse by masking the problem. If you are not sure what…
What Does a Damp Survey Cost?
Damp Survey Cost A damp survey in Kent costs from £95 for a Snapshot Survey with on-site verbal advice, £195 for a Comprehensive Survey with a full written report and photographs, or £295 for a Fast-Track Survey with the report delivered within 48 hours. All surveys are carried out by Dean Webster, our CSRT and…
Listed Building Repairs – Damp Proofing Essentials
Listed building repairs for damp require a specialist approach because the materials, construction methods and planning regulations are all very different from modern properties. Any damp proofing work on a listed building must be agreed upon with the relevant local authority before it starts, use materials sympathetic to the original construction, and be carried out…
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…