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Damp surveys in Colchester

We carry out independent damp surveys throughout Colchester and north Essex — from period terraces and listed buildings to modern homes. We pinpoint the real cause of damp and explain the right fix in plain English. 19 years' experience and all works guaranteed.

Surface temperature meter showing condensation risk
Condensation risk reading on a wall

What we do in Essex

What our Colchester damp surveys cover

Damp-affected brick wall

Rising damp diagnosis

Moisture profiling to confirm or rule out rising damp before any work is recommended.

Damp-affected brickwork

Damp-damaged brick pier and plaster

Penetrating damp

Tracing water ingress through walls, pointing, render, gutters and roofs.

Damp-damaged brickwork and plaster

Moisture meter reading at a door frame

Moisture testing

Calibrated meter readings and thermal imaging to map damp accurately.

Moisture testing at a door frame

Surveyor inspecting heavy mould growth

Condensation & mould

Mould inspections with practical remediation and ventilation advice.

Mould inspection

Cellar wall with salt damp

Cellar & salt damp

Assessment of cellars and below-ground walls affected by moisture and salts.

Salt contamination on a cellar wall

Finished plaster with ventilation

Remedial works

Guaranteed damp proofing, replastering and ventilation improvements.

Finished plaster after remedial works

All prices are quote on application — see all services.

Areas we cover

Towns & villages across Essex

  • Colchester town centre
  • Lexden
  • Mile End
  • Highwoods
  • Greenstead
  • Old Heath
  • Prettygate
  • Shrub End
  • Stanway
  • Marks Tey
  • Copford
  • Wivenhoe
  • Rowhedge
  • West Mersea
  • Tiptree
  • Dedham
  • Langham
  • Boxted
  • Great Horkesley
  • West Bergholt
  • Elmstead Market
  • Brightlingsea

Don't see your town or village? We cover the surrounding areas too — just ask. We also work across Suffolk.