Damp Survey Services | PCA Accredited Damp Surveyors | Kenwood
Our PCA-accredited surveyors carry out damp surveys to find the source of damp-related issues in your home, diagnosing the cause and providing an effective solution. Learn more about Kenwood’s damp surveys, the process, and what comes after.
What a Kenwood Damp Survey Includes
When a Kenwood specialist visits your property, they conduct a full property inspection that utilises moisture readings, visual instrument diagnosis, and sometimes underfloor inspections to find the source of issues, including:
- Rising damp
- Penetrating damp
- Condensation
- Wet and dry rot
- Woodworm
Following the damp proofing survey, we provide you with a report of our findings, which details what was found and how these issues can be remedied. If you continue to work with Kenwood, we will offer our services following the survey.
Who Carries It Out
Our PCA-accredited surveyors are trained and experienced in diagnostic techniques and current treatment standards. They will visit the property and carry out a full damp survey on the home, using industry-standard equipment and following current UK regulations to stay compliant.
What the Report Covers
When you receive a report from us following the damp survey, you’ll be presented with a full breakdown of what was found, along with our recommended treatment. The report will also include a computer-aided floor plan, detailed specification, and itemised quote for the works we can carry out for you.
These reports are written in plain terms so you fully understand what was found and what can be done about it. Our reports are also accepted by banks, building societies and mortgage lenders if needed.
How Quickly It Can Be Arranged
Our damp surveys can typically be arranged for the next working day, with flexibility to book at a more convenient time for you. Kenwood are based around London so any London properties will be able to receive their damp proofing survey very quickly. We’re able to work around your schedule and work to any deadlines you may have, especially if you’re a social housing landlord abiding by Awaab’s Law.
If you get in touch with our team today, we can book a damp survey for your property for the next available working day.
Cost
The cost of a damp survey will often vary depending on the size of your property and what may be required during the inspection. Our surveys include a detailed quote and price breakdown for any quoted works, which we communicate directly to you.
What Happens After the Survey
After the damp proofing survey is completed, we provide you with a report and a quote, where we talk you through the findings and recommended treatment. If you have issues that can be tackled by our team, we can book you in for further work. This includes damp proofing, wet and dry rot treatment, and more, all of which are backed by our 20-year guarantee.
Why Choose Kenwood
Kenwood is a damp proofing and waterproofing specialist company, made up of surveyors and engineers with over 40 years of experience in the business. Our accreditations and certifications include:
- The Property Care Association (PCA)
- The British Wood Preserving & Damp Proofing Association (BWPDA)
- The Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)
- The Guarantee Protection Trust
We provide coverage across London, the South East and Home Counties in England. To book your next-day damp survey, get in touch with our team today or request a callback.
Damp Surveys Across London
Kenwood are based on the outskirts of London so arranging a survey for your property can be done within 24 hours each time. London houses are especially prone to damp issues due to the density of Victorian terraced houses, the thickness of Georgian solid walls, the sheer number of basement flats used as short tenancy opportunities etc. See our recent blog on the impact of damp on period properties for more information.
View our location specific pages for information on how Kenwood can serve you best in your area. Book a London damp proofing survey with us to get started.
For example: Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith, Kensington, Chelsea and many more.
Also take a look at some of our recent projects in London areas and boroughs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every damp survey is a fixed fee of £180, which is fully refunded off the cost of your remedial works if you choose Kenwood to carry them out. At the moment, we’re running a temporary offer with free surveys, so get in touch to secure yours today. This applies to London properties too.
A standard damp survey can take between 1 to 4 hours depending on the size of your home and the issues that are affecting it.
We can book you in for a next-day damp survey, where we can come to your property the next working day to carry out the inspection.
We provide you with a full report of the inspection, explaining what we did, what we found, a quote, and the next steps you can take. The works we carry out come with a 20-year guarantee.
Our PCA-accredited surveyors utilise their years of experience in the field to carry out a damp survey, taking a diagnostic approach. This means they work to find the source of the issue in your home to help you remove it and prevent the issue from reoccurring.
Although you are under no legal obligation to get a damp survey, having the property inspected before you sell it can prevent unexpected costs and delays during the sale. Our reports are also accepted by mortgage lenders.
Kenwood offer damp surveys to all areas and boroughs in the London area, the home counties and the South-East of the UK.
For a London damp proofing survey, get in touch and we can arrange a trip within 24 hours.
Yes, you may be concerned that your London property being listed or conservation-located will effect acting on damp, but with the introduction of Awaab’s Law making damp proofing an essential piece of works, we cover all property types.
Get in touch to find out how we can help you best with your property.
