Buying a House?
Damp Survey Before Buying a House
Buying a house is the biggest financial decision most people will make, and damp is one of the most commonly under-diagnosed defects at the point of purchase. A dedicated damp survey before exchange tells you what you're actually buying — and, if there is a problem, what it will realistically cost to fix.
What Your Survey Includes
- Pre-purchase inspection focused on the areas of concern
- Independent second opinion on any RICS moisture warnings
- Assessment of hidden defects behind fresh paint and new plaster
- Photographs, readings and a plain-English written report
- Follow-up call so you can talk it through before you commit
Common Problems We Find
- Basements and semi-basements with unrecorded moisture issues
- Freshly redecorated rooms concealing older defects
- New render or plaster covering the historic damp pathway
- Extensions with poor detailing at the junction with the original walls
Where We Cover
We provide professional damp, mould and timber surveys throughout Kent and Greater London — including Bromley, Croydon, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and surrounding areas.
Who This Is For
First-time buyers unsure how to interpret damp findings
Second and third-time movers relocating within Kent
Investment buyers modelling refurbishment budgets
Why Choose Kent Damp Surveys
- Fully independent — we sell no remedial works and take no contractor commissions
- CPDMS Level 3 qualified surveyors with construction-defect experience
- Protimeter moisture profiling and FLIR thermal imaging on every job
- 48-hour report turnaround with photographic evidence and clear recommendations
- Reports written to withstand disrepair, HHSRS and Awaab's Law scrutiny
- Fixed transparent pricing from £249 — no site-visit charges, no upsells