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…
Pre-Purchase Damp Survey
Home → Case Studies → Pre-Purchase Damp Survey Issue: Pre-Purchase Damp Survey Report on a property in New Cross SE14 Survey Type Booked – Damp – Comprehensive with a written report of findings. We were instructed to carry out a pre-purchase damp survey report for a prospective buyer of this beautiful, period, semi-detached house in…
Signs of dry rot, Sevenoaks
Home → Case Studies → Signs of dry rot, Sevenoaks Issue: Signs of dry rot in a listed country estate house in Sevenoaks, Kent. Survey Type Booked – Snapshot £95 + VAT Internal decorators were about to start preparation for redecoration works when they noticed that original timber panels had cracked and were distorted. They were sure…
Signs of Rising Damp in Council Building
Home → Case Studies → Signs of Rising Damp in Council Building Issue: Signs of rising damp in 100-year-old local authority building. Survey Type Booked – Damp – Free of charge as regular commercial client. We were asked to inspect a local authority building as there were possible issues with reported dampness, possibly signs of…