Damp Surveys

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Surveyors are able to carry out Damp Surveys, alongside the more general RICS building surveys, for issues that require a more tailored approach. For many buildings, both ancient and modern, damp can be a major issue. Getting to the bottom of it, though, needs a thorough investigation. The first and most essential part of that is accurately identifying what could be the potential cause of the damp in order to be able to rectify it.

What leads to dampness?

Any home or property can be affected by dampness. External landscaping and blocked subfloor or wall vents are often the cause. In the long run, an unsound sand and cement render should be removed. On a shorter term, injected damp proof courses can mitigate the problem.

What does Penetrating Damp mean?

Rainwater can enter a building in several ways from the outside. The most common is through some kind of defect in the building’s skin, such as a crack in the masonry, a missing roof tile, or a window that fits poorly. Even buildings in good condition will sometimes get rained on in windy conditions when the external walls are at an angle that forces the water to run down. Anything that keeps rain from getting to the ground in front of the wall can exacerbate this too.

Pipes That Are Leaking Can Lead to Dampness

Normally, a small leak in a pipe or drainage is not a serious issue as long as it is found and stopped early. Leaks and spills from tanks, baths, and washing machines are similar. They shouldn’t be left alone to fix themselves. They are easily mended once identified. These problems are not always easy to find and if they aren’t found, they can lead to serious trouble.

What elements does my Damp Report contain?

Your Home Survey includes checks for potential dampness. If a surveyor suspects dampness is present, they will assess the moisture levels in your walls with a moisture meter. Following that, they would request that a qualified specialist conduct a further examination of your home to determine if dampness is present and, if so, to define the full scope of the problem. A Damp Survey allows a comprehensive look at the situation so the right course of action can be taken.

When the survey is carried out, the vendor or occupier is asked a series of questions to establish what the damp problem might be. After this, the surveyor typically works his way through the property, focusing on areas that were highlighted in previous inspections. The surveyor examines spaces for signs of damp, likely causes, and any potential future problems. The problem is usually found and outlined in the report. The report weaves together the previously established information with what the surveyor has deduced in a straightforward and accessible manner.

How much Does a Manchester Damp Report Cost”?

The Damp Report, written in straightforward language, sets out the damage done to your property in Manchester and the necessary next steps to address the situation. It may also present some additional research that helps to clarify what the current state of the property portends for its future and to provide, essentially, a back-of-the-envelope estimate to estimate the cost to fix everything . There are many ways the surveyors can help you.

The report will carry an upfront cost, starting at around £600. But in almost all cases, the report saves you more than its cost by giving you sound and timely advice to prevent further damage and remedy existing issues.

Surveys of Commercial Property

If you’re thinking of acquiring, leasing, subletting, disposing of, or altering commercial premises in Manchester, you would be well advised to locate a surveyor skilled in the nuances of commercial building surveying – should you spot a defect in a commercial building you can use that information to negotiate an asking price for the property that’s considerably lower than what the seller originally wanted, or you can talk your way out of a bad deal altogether. 

Our Manchester-based team of RICS-compliant commercial building surveyors is equipped to handle matters throughout Manchester.

Contact

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The property survey you commission will be carried out by an accredited professional. Your chartered surveyor will be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or will belong to some other industry-standard professional body. Rest assured; you will receive highest quality of professional service for your survey.

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