Independent Damp Surveys by RICS Surveyors
If you are searching for a damp surveyor near you, one distinction matters more than any other: independence. Many “free damp surveys” are carried out by damp-proofing contractors whose income depends on selling you chemical injection courses and tanking you may not need. Prince Surveyors’ damp surveys are carried out by RICS chartered surveyors with no products to sell — our only job is to diagnose the true cause and prescribe the least invasive, most economical fix.
What Our Damp Survey Covers
Using calibrated moisture meters, thermal imaging and salts analysis where needed, we distinguish the three culprits that get confused constantly: rising damp (rarer than the industry claims), penetrating damp from failed pointing, gutters or flashings, and condensation — the cause of most black mould in UK homes. You receive a photographic report identifying the cause, the remedial works actually required, budget costs, and what can simply be managed with ventilation and heating changes.
When You Need One
Before buying a property where damp is visible or suspected; when a mortgage lender or a Level 2 Home Survey flags “further investigation”; when a damp-proofing quote feels excessive; or when mould keeps returning despite treatment. For older or complex properties we can fold damp diagnosis into a full Level 3 building survey.
Damp Survey Costs
Independent damp surveys start from around £250 for a focused single-issue inspection, with whole-house damp and timber surveys quoted as a fixed fee. See our damp survey cost guide for a full pricing breakdown.
Call 0204 579 8270 for a fixed-fee damp survey quote from a local RICS surveyor.