Buying a new home

I have just come across yet another case of a new home owner finding a damp problem a few months after they have moved in resulting in mould, damp, and health issues for their very young baby. We found the fungus and wet rot behind the bath which had been hidden. Now they are looking at damage to bathroom floor, kitchen ceiling and nearby bedroom and that is not cheap. The house buyer survey showed nothing, but this problem has been going on for years!If they had known about the problem do you think they could have either had the house owner fix the problem or they could have renegotiated the price from the start?. The lesson from this is loud and clear ..call Damp Detctives before you agree a price, and we can tell you if there are any damp issues which will afect the price of the house. Be wise before the event, call Damp Detectives on 0330 900 5251

Condensation and mould and ventilation

How many times have you heard or been told that condensation is caused by bad ventilation? How many times have you been told you are breathing too hard! Open your windows! The people who give this advice are completely missing the point. They assume that you are the problem. And we all know that an assumption is simply a guess! You are then persuaded to buy either a ventilation or extractor system which in effect masks the problem by introducing external air into your house. ( you could of course have the same result and a lot cheaper by opening your windows)But this approach never identifies the source of the moisture so it is never cured! Damp Detectives, being an Independent Damp Surveyor, always cures condensation problems because we don't guess, we know what the cause of the condensation or mould is by a detailed scientific survey.It is always the cheapest option.

Damp Detectives in London

Damp Detectives has set up a branch in London because many home owners in London are suffering from damp and mould problems and need expert advice from Independent Damp Surveyors eg Damp detectives. Mould and Damp are being regularly labeled as problems from condensation, and home owners are being sold products to combat condensation only. But long suffering home owners are realising that this only masks the symptoms of condensation and mould but doesn't cure the problem in the long term. So the people of London are now turning to Damp Detectives, an Independent Damp Surveyor to establish the cause of damp , condensation, and mould and stop it reoccuring once and for all. For further information go to www.dampdetectives.co.uk and stop your mould and condensation problems.

Why have cavity wall insulation ?

I have come across many cases where house owners are advised by damp specialists to fit cavity wall insulation when they are experiencing condensation and mould problems. But the question is why?. Condensation and mould are caused by a damp environment whether it is a damp wall or damp air. Cavity wall insulation by its very title INSULATES, which it does well, but it is not a barrier against damp. If you suffer from a cold room or experince condensation and mould it is cheaper in the long run to call Damp Detectives for an Independent Damp Survey which will identify exactly what the cause of the problem is. You may well find that you don't need cavity wall insulation at all and that will save you a pretty packet.

Another successful survey in Wales

A Lady in Wales had been in her country house for 4 years. Every year the mould and condensation problems on her walls had got steadily worse in the winter and she was becoming increasingly anxious that the house had a major structural problem. She and her husband had decided they may have to sell the house.

One of our Damp Surveyors in the South West had discovered that the local farmer had redirected drainage from a field which had a direct impact on the house. The drainage was diverted away at a very low cost and the problem was solved.

For more examples of how Damp Detectives can help you see our examples of past damp surveys

The most effective cure for damp

In the present climate everyone is watching closely how their hard earned income is spent. Many people are realising that the most effective and economical way to address condensation and mould is to locate the source by using the services of an Independent Damp Surveyor such as Damp Detectives. The thorough damp survey shows all sources that are causing mould , condensation and damp marks and once these are stopped the mould and condensation disappears naturally. As in the famous words of that furry animal on tv adverts, "Simple eek"