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We have a few patches of what appear to be damp. Previously I have asked advice from builders, all of whom have come up with different ideas and have suggested different costly solutions. Given that none of them have agreed on a diagnosis or solution, I decided to seek the advice of an expert, and to pay for a damp survey from Damp Surveys Ltd, reasoning that the fee was a good investment in relation to the amount I might otherwise pay on a "repair" that was of no use. Simon visited, conducted a careful investigation of the house, interested not only the state of the walls but also our use of the property - do we use the extractor fan when cooking, how do we dry clothes, etc. Afterwards, he sent a long and detailed report, with recommendations which focused not on costly building work, but on ventilation and condensation. Yes, we're going to install new extractor fans and buy some dehumidifiers, and yes we intend to be more careful about how we dry clothes etc. But these costs are minor compared to the amounts we might have ended up paying. We feel this damp survey was a really good investment in the maintenance of our property, and it has set our minds at ease.

Have a complex damp issue in my flat. Kenwood conducted a free survey and advised me to take up the flooring in the whole flat and quoted £8k for extensive subfloor work (which wouldn't have actually treated the problem) The cost of redecorating would have been around another £8k.

Simon is very thorough and takes time to explains things. He is very knowledgeable and uses logical reasoning to establish the root cause of the problems. His solutions to the root cause will cost a fraction of what I was quoted by Kenwood and will tackle the root cause so the problem doesn't resurface. I'm only sad I didn't discover him earlier.

Competent and thorough.

Called them few times for a survey to our basement area.They told me they do not do this kind of service. I have to call a lick specialist ,like a plumber really that will sort out my damp and ground water that is coming through the wall.Just to let you dear damp proof specialists we do not have water pipes in this basement.With other words they couldn't be bother to have a survey done to my property.What sort of company is this , I'm my experience a cowboy one

I found this service to be well worth the money and a great way to establish what the issues are. Simon was meticulous and data driven which makes the service very different to the usual take a guess approach from trades people. His communication was clear and concise and his expertise very evident. I would highly recommend this service.

I highly recommend Damp Surveys Ltd. Their methodology is precise, thorough and authoritative, which helped me to understand the causes of the damp in my property and the necessary steps I needed to take in order to remedy it.

Damp Surveys Ltd provided a detailed and thorough report, which gave the results of their analysis and subsequent recommendations. I felt I was guided by someone with great knowledge and experience. It is worth every penny.

I had discovered mould in a bedroom in my ground floor flat. It appeared initially just above the skirting boards but was clearly worsening and spreading upwards.

After initially searching for specialist builders and damp proofing companies I found details and excellent reviews for Damp Surveys, and arranged a site visit and survey.

The survey was done to the agreed schedule and budget. Simon arrived on time (to the minute!), and was careful, considerate and helpful throughout the visit. He went above and beyond what I'd expected, fixing a couple of problems there and then.

Communication was clear and consistent prior to the visit, during the visit and afterwards. Emails were answered promptly.

With the help, advice and very detailed report I received, I'm able to manage the situation myself and currently have no signs of damp or mould at all. I don't need the services of a builder or damp proofing contractor. It's difficult to calculate how much money I've saved (my guess is a LOT) because I didn't get as far as seeking quotations, but I consider the Damp Surveys fees excellent value for money – an investment even.

Simon provided a very prompt and detailed assessment of our damp wall (house bombed during the war). After having spent many months trying to figure out the cause of our damp and receiving various quotes for works to be carried out it was great to finally find someone who was independent and had the extensive required to identify the root causes of our problem. Simon has likely saved us tens of thousands of pounds and we are so glad to have found him!

Excellent job, amazing work from "The A Team" Lee, Aiden and Harley. They were polite, efficient hardworking and professional.
I would highly recommend "The A Team"
Barry and Pat Ireland, Urmston.

Quick, thorough, precise and a super nice report at the end of it.
Recommended.

This review has been posted months after receiving Mr Hichens' report (apologies). I think this is partly because it has taken some time to really appreciate the significance of his visit and analysis. There were a number of issues in my property, all of which Simon identified and for which he suggested cost-effective solutions. However, the main benefit of a "Simon visit" is that - you will inevitably start to think like him! I am now slightly obsessive about drainage, ventilation, data loggers, cracks and repairs.

For example, my cellar space which was dingy and damp has had more airbricks installed and is now airy and well-lit; and the worrying patch of damp on one of the beams has completely dried out. Another example was an external gully which was in poor condition with a visible crack (I hadn't even noticed this..); I got a plasterer to sort it out and it now functions perfectly.

I've gone beyond Simon's recommendations but to date have spent less than £2,000 and that includes the cost of Simon's survey which was only a few hundred pounds. I consider that commissioning this damp survey represented an excellent investment, and have pleasure in recommending Damp Surveys. Not only will you avoid wasting money on unnecessary work, but I promise you will learn LOADS about damp (and possibly develop quite a fond and respectful relationship with it..!!)

Very pleased that we used Simons service. He is very knowledgable, thorough and professional. The report he provided was very detailed - and he gave us many good tips on how to combat our damp/condensation/mould issues.
My only regret is that we didn't discover Simon and Damp Surveys before we had spent money on damp proofing a year earlier

Simon carried out a very thorough survey, not only the area of the problem of a damp-looking patch on a wall, but all parts of our house.
This was followed with an excellent very full report, addressing the problem and giving us guidance to solving it.
We have complete confidence in the information we have been given, and are happy we do not need more scaffolding on the outside of the house. All can be tackled inside the house in a very straightforward way.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Simon to investigate any damp problem.

Having a damp survey completed by Simon has been a game changer. We had suffered from a smell of damp for several months, it was unpleasant and troubling but there was no sign of damp until some black mould appeared around the front door. Simon came and investigated what might be causing the damp. He was thorough, interested, keen to explain and gave us lots of good advice while he was with us and in the damp report with which he followed up. Following his advice has solved the damp problem in my home. The damp smell has gone and I could not be happier. I do not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend Simon and Damp Surveys.

I thought I had rising damp so contacted a few companies. I had a couple of quotes, ranging in from 10k to just over 1k. I also had a few more damp specialists over to take a look.

As I was getting conflicting advice I contacted an independent specialist-Simon

Simon gave a thorough survey, taking time to explain what he was doing and why. He also gave some recommendations. None of them costing anywhere near 10k (and the problem wasn’t rising damp)

If you suspect rising damp, spend a few pounds if you can, and hire Simon. He may just save you a fortune in the long term as well as getting to the root cause.

If you have damp issues your best move is to call Damp Surveys for an impartial survey. We had some issues with an inherited property and Simon thoroughly investigated, explained along the way how they arise, fixed one significant issue on the spot, and gave practical advice to deal with the different causes. His report followed swiftly with more detail and advice included not only actions to take but tips on product options and ballpark potential costs. Exactly what we wanted and beyond what we had received from previous more expensive surveys. The knowledge is invaluable in saving you bigger costs and actually getting to the root causes to fix your problems. Recommended without hesitation.

Damp survey ltd undertook a survey april 2022. I found the service methodical and Simon is highly knowledgable, also happy to give simple tips along the way. The damp report is detailed, precise and action focussed which is exactly what I required. Recommend these services without hesitation.

Simon's report was extremely detailed and helpful in reducing damp issues in my house. Some of the recommendations he made I implemented and they had an effect immediately. He was also very patient in explaining the science behind the damp problems and his analysis. He has saved me thousands of pounds from not getting expensive damp treatment works!

Fantastic service from Simon and Damp Surveys. We needed a second opinion on some moisture readings that came up when we were selling our flat. Simon was incredibly knowledgable and diligent, he spent over an hour at our property and produced a very detailed report and video. Highly recommended.

Trustworthy, knowledgable, and extremely diligent - Simon and the team at Damp Surveys Ltd. come highly recommended. With great communication throughout, they offer an extremely comprehensive service (at a very competitive rate), and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Whatever you do, go with an independent surveyor (who isn't trying to sell you unneeded products or solutions), and give these guys a call!