Surveys
Damp and timber survey
Combined damp and timber inspection for moisture, woodworm, wet rot and dry rot concerns.
Why diagnosis matters
Treat the cause, then repair the damage
Timber decay is closely linked to moisture. A combined survey considers both the damaged material and the source sustaining it, helping avoid treatment that ignores the underlying condition.
Technical review
Dan, Director / Surveyor
Last reviewed: July 2026. Advice is general until the property, access and visible evidence have been assessed.
Guarantee & aftercare
Written guarantee terms are matched to qualifying work, with inclusions, exclusions and aftercare explained before acceptance.
What we consider
Possible causes and lookalikes
Long-term leaks or water ingress
Poor sub-floor ventilation
Ground moisture and condensation
Historic insect flight holes
Inspection method
A clear work sequence
Step 1
Confirm accessible areas
Step 2
Inspect moisture and timber evidence
Step 3
Distinguish active from historic signs where possible
Step 4
Specify source correction and treatment
Scope boundaries
Honest about what the work does—and does not—cover
Concealed timbers cannot be certified without access. Opening-up, laboratory identification and structural calculations are additional or referred services.
Common questions
About damp and timber survey
Are old woodworm holes active?+
Not necessarily. Fresh frass, clean-edged holes, seasonal beetle activity and timber condition provide context. Historic holes alone do not prove current infestation.
Do you inspect floor joists?+
We inspect accessible timbers within the agreed scope. Lifting fixed floors or creating access is separate enabling work.
Can damp be diagnosed from photographs?+
Photographs can help us triage an enquiry, but they cannot confirm the moisture source. A site inspection allows the building context, weather exposure, ventilation and accessible materials to be considered together.
Do you provide written findings?+
The agreed survey scope will confirm whether written findings, photographs and a remedial specification are included. We explain this before booking so you know exactly what to expect.
Is this an RICS Building Survey?+
No. Our specialist inspection focuses on damp, mould, timber and related remedial needs. An RICS Building Survey has a broader property-surveying scope and must be completed by an appropriately qualified RICS surveyor.
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Next step
Claim your complimentary survey before choosing a treatment
Tell us what you can see, when it changes and where the property is. Photographs can help us triage the next step.