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 Treatment in Tunbridge Wells
Home → Case Studies → Damp Treatment in Tunbridge Wells Issue: Damp treatment in Tunbridge Wells required Survey Type Booked – Damp – Snapshot with homeowner present. A homeowner asked us to investigate long-term dampness issues with external walls in the sitting room, dining room, and kitchen. We were also asked to investigate a small…
Damp Proofing a Cellar in a Public House in Medway
Home → Case Studies → Damp Proofing a Cellar in a Public House in Medway Issue: Damp Proofing a Cellar in a Public House in Medway Survey Type Booked – Cellar Waterproofing Specification – for a regular commercial main contractor client We were asked to attend the site on behalf of a large redevelopment contractor…
Damp Survey, Charing
Home → Case Studies → Damp Survey, Charing Issue: Pre-Purchase Damp Survey on an early 1800’s Cottage in Charing, ME13. Survey Type Booked – Snapshot £95 + VAT We were contacted by a client who had been advised to seek further advice due to issues raised within their homebuyers survey. Concerns were the lack of…