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If you have a damp or timber problem in your property and want professional advice and solutions, you may require a specialist damp proofing company.
While damp problems can be solved by regular maintenance or through minor DIY fixes, sometimes homeowners will misdiagnose the problem which can lead to the problem getting worse.
A professional damp survey can help provide answers, with the help of a qualified surveyor who can identify the root cause of the problem and will provide honest advice on how to prevent it.
Unlike independent surveyors, a damp proofing company can provide you with a professional survey and quote for remedial work, but if it is required. Professional damp proofing companies will also provide a long term guarantee, giving you peace of mind that the problem is solved for good, and your property is protected long term.
Picking the right company for you can often be stressful, so here are some factors you should consider when picking a damp company:
Make sure the company you choose has a long trading history - this will mean they have long term experience working on properties with damp and timber problems. Because damp proofing work should come with a long term guarantee, you want assurance that they will still be operating in the future, an experienced trading history will reflect that.
You want to make sure the company you choose is able to carry out extensive repairs, as often damp problems can lead to issues related to timber and even structural issues. If the company is only able to repair the damp problems, damaged timber may remain inside your property.
It's important that the person carrying out a damp survey on your property is properly trained and experienced. For damp and timber problems they should be specialised and hold the industry recognised CSRT (Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments) or CSTDB (Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings) qualifications.
You may want to avoid companies that offer free surveys, or will give you a quote for damp proofing over the phone or internet. This is because it is impossible to fully understand the complexity and extent of the problem until it is fully investigated in person. This is why you should have a professional surveyor carry out a damp and timber survey to fully understand the problem.
Sometimes remedial work may not be required, and simple fixes can prevent the problem. If this is the case, this will be outlined in the survey report. If remedial work is required to prevent the damp problem, the surveyor will provide details of repairs, backed by evidence found on site.
Reputable damp proofing companies should be able to provide a long term guarantee, showcasing their ability to correctly identify the problem, and provide long term solutions to prevent it from returning.
It's important to work with a company with the right accreditations, and who are backed by industry bodies.Keep an eye out for logos from recognised bodies such as the Property Care Association (PCA) and Which Trusted Trader. This indicates that the company adheres to industry standards and best practices.
Independent reviews left by customers are an excellent way to understand if a company is right for your needs. Reviews left on Google or Trustpilot are good starting points to read about how independent customers have found a company.
If you are looking for a property preservation company that can provide you with a damp and timber survey, Wise Property Care are here to help. We have been helping build back value into homes, businesses and historic and listed properties across Scotland for decades.
Wise Property Care have a number of CSRT (Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments) and CSTDB (Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings) qualified surveyors operating from a network of branches - meaning no matter where you are in Scotland, we have a qualified and experienced professional surveyor local to you.
We are proud members of the Property Care Association (PCA), the trade association that governs our industry. This means you can trust you’re getting professional and honest advice, and treatments following industry best practice.
Wise Property Care are endorsed by Which? Trusted Trader - meaning our customer service and workmanship has passed the rigorous trading standards assessments.
We are also members of Trustmark and are CHAS, Constructionline and Alcumus (SafeContractor) approved.
We are rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 550 independent customer reviews from across our branches in Scotland.
If you are concerned about a damp or timber problem in your property and would like the opinion from a qualified professional, we can carry out a damp and timber survey to identify the problem.
A damp and timber survey is essentially like having an MOT for your property - the surveyor will identify any issues relating to damp and will check inside and outside and use a range of techniques, tools and equipment to aid in their diagnosis in order to understand the full extent of the problem.
All their findings will be detailed in an easy to understand survey report, with all evidence found detailed within, along with recommendations for remedial treatments, but only if they are required.
