Surveys
Pre-purchase damp survey
Focused pre-purchase damp and timber findings to support informed property decisions.
Why diagnosis matters
Treat the cause, then repair the damage
When damp or timber concerns appear during a purchase, a focused specialist inspection can clarify likely causes, further investigation and remedial priorities. It complements rather than replaces a whole-building survey.
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Over 35 years of independent expertise. Written findings included. No sales pressure. No obligation.
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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
Historic defects already repaired
Active water ingress
Condensation and ventilation limits
DPC bridging or salt contamination
Inspection method
A clear work sequence
Step 1
Review the concern and available documents
Step 2
Agree access with the seller or agent
Step 3
Inspect within the agreed specialist scope
Step 4
Provide clear limitations and priorities
Scope boundaries
Honest about what the work does—and does not—cover
We do not value property, assess every building element or provide an RICS Building Survey. Access and ownership permissions remain the client’s responsibility.
Complimentary specialist survey
Your Complimentary Specialist Survey
Backed by over 35 years of independent damp and timber expertise.
We believe in diagnosis before treatment. That's why we offer every homeowner and property manager in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire a complimentary specialist survey — carried out by an experienced specialist, not a salesperson.
Over 400 combined reviews across Google and Checkatrade. Over 35 years protecting Dorset homes.
Common questions
About pre-purchase damp survey
Should I also have an RICS survey?+
Often, yes. An RICS survey provides broader building advice; our inspection focuses on damp, mould, timber and related remedial scope.
Can you estimate remedial work?+
Where findings are clear and the work is within our scope, we can define a remedial proposal. Further opening-up may be required first.
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 the specialist survey really free?+
Yes — completely. We offer every homeowner and property manager across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire a complimentary specialist survey at no charge. This includes an on-site inspection, written findings, a clear scope of any recommended work, and an honest referral if the problem falls outside what we do. You pay nothing for the survey. You only pay if you commission the remedial work, and you are under no obligation to do so. The reason we do this is straightforward: we believe in diagnosing the problem before recommending a treatment. A proper inspection takes time, and we'd rather invest that time up front than quote a solution before we've understood the cause.
Not sure if this is your problem?
That's exactly what the survey is for. Book your complimentary specialist survey and one of our experienced team will identify the cause on-site, consider the alternatives, and give you written findings — at no charge and with no obligation.
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Recent work
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A selection of real jobs from this service, photographed on site across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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Independent feedback from customers on Google and Checkatrade — alongside over 35 years of damp proofing and plastering experience.
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.