In assessing whether dampness and timber defects are present in a property we consider many factors including:
- weather conditions during and preceding the survey,
- inside and outside temperature and humidity and the orientation of each wall,
- design and age of the property, elevation, signs of flooding and standing water,
- cold spots and flow of cold or humid air in and around the property,
- roofing and guttering (this is NOT a roofing report),
- signs of drain leakage (this is NOT a plumbing survey, nor a pressure check),
- coverings and coatings of internal and external walls,
- existence of damp proofing, cavity wall insulation or timber treatments,
- height of the surrounding garden, and sufficiency of ventilation,
- moisture meter using a Protimeter“Survey Master”,
The survey is non-invasive save for a few pin sized holes, left by a measuring device. We do not lift floor coverings without written consent. We do not look in lofts unless expressly asked to do so.