Damp
Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and the mould and staining that come with them. We identify which type you have — they need very different remedies.
A targeted investigation of a single concern — damp, cracks and movement, timber decay or a roofing problem. We diagnose the cause, explain the consequence and set out a clear remedy with rough costs.
Sometimes you don't need a full survey — you need one question answered properly. That's exactly what a specific defect survey does.
Rather than inspecting the whole property, your surveyor concentrates on a single concern: a patch of damp, a worrying crack, signs of movement, suspected timber decay or a roofing problem. We get to the root of it — identifying the likely cause rather than treating the symptom — and tell you in plain English how serious it is and what it will take to put right. It's the most direct, cost-effective way to resolve an issue that's keeping you up at night.
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A focused report that tells you what's wrong, why, and what to do about it.
A specific defect survey is targeted by design — it covers the named concern, not the condition of the whole property. For an all-round assessment, choose a Level 2 or Level 3 survey.
This is the survey to choose when you have one clear, specific worry rather than a general need to assess the whole home.
Tell us the concern and we'll get to the cause.
Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and the mould and staining that come with them. We identify which type you have — they need very different remedies.
Cracks to walls, ceilings and lintels, and signs of movement or subsidence. We assess whether it's cosmetic, ongoing or serious, and whether monitoring is needed.
Timber decay including woodworm, wet rot and dry rot to joists, floors, roof timbers and joinery — with the cause and the extent of treatment needed.
Leaks, slipped or missing tiles, failing flashing, sagging or spreading roofs. We pinpoint where water is getting in and what it will take to make it watertight.
Yes — that's exactly what this survey is for. You tell us the specific concern, whether that's damp in one room, a single crack or a suspected roof leak, and we focus the inspection and the report on that issue alone.
We provide rough, indicative costs to help you budget and to support any negotiation. They aren't a fixed quote — actual prices depend on the contractor and the extent of the work — but they give you a realistic sense of what's involved.
Often, yes. A Level 2 survey will flag an issue and recommend it's investigated, but it won't dig into the cause. A specific defect survey is the natural next step — it diagnoses what's behind the problem the earlier survey identified.
Because the inspection is focused, we can usually attend quickly and turn the report around fast. Let us know how urgent it is when you request your quote and we'll prioritise accordingly.
Get a free quote in minutes and let us diagnose the cause — no full survey required.
Home surveys and valuations across England, carried out by RICS and RPSA regulated partner surveyors. Clear reports, fair prices, qualified people.