30/08/2026
I'm the first to say that we aren't the cheapest out there on the property survey front. But we never set out to be the cheapest. What we did do, was set out to be the best.
If you currently own, or are purchasing a traditionally built, or solid-walled property, be that stone, or brick, then you need to think about this.
Damp investigations are not a 'one-size-fits-all' scenario.
Older buildings were built to 'breathe', & by the term breathe, we mean that water could pass through the structure of the property, & evaporate easily, without being restricted.
So in the building construction, permeable materials were used, like some types of porous stone, clay bricks, lime mortars, & lime render, which naturally absorb, & release moisture.
That is why treating traditionally built structures like modern buildings, with quick-fix modern materials, can trap water in the structure, & cause severe visible, & hidden damage.
We carry out the survey correctly. We follow the platinum-standard framework of the Joint Position Statement (from RICS, Historic England & the Property Care Association).
Here is why that matters for your home:
Holistic analysis: We look at the building’s age, unique setting & history of alterations. Rather than just looking at surface symptoms.
Root-cause diagnosis: We trace the actual source of the problem. Instead of just covering it up.
Heritage protection: Every recommendation is fully proportionate & respects the breathability & historical value of your property.
Don't guess & take chances when it comes to your home's health.
Get in touch with us today for a proper, industry-standard damp investigation.
Below is a link to exactly what your surveyor should know & understand about the building, & the standards that should be followed.
https://historicengland.org.uk/content/docs/advice/joint-position-statement-investigation-moisture-traditional-buildings/
