Rising & penetrating damp
Confirming the true cause rather than relying on a meter alone.
Damp-affected brickwork
Colchester · Home buyers · CSTDB & CSSW certified
Pre-purchase damp & timber surveys in Colchester
Buying a property in Colchester and the mortgage valuation mentioned damp or timber? We carry out specialist pre-purchase surveys with a clear written report, so you know what's really there and what it will take to fix before you exchange.
What we do in Essex
What our Colchester pre-purchase survey checks
Condensation & mould
Assessing humidity, ventilation and mould risk.
Condensation risk reading
Woodworm
Telling active infestation apart from old, inactive damage.
Beetle exit holes in a joist
Roof & loft timbers
Checking loft timbers and around chimneys for decay.
Loft timbers inspection
Mould inspection
Identifying the source and recommending a fix.
Mould inspection
Clear written report
Plain-English findings to help you negotiate or plan works.
Timber measurements recorded
All prices are quote on application — see all services.
Areas we cover
Towns & villages across Essex
- Colchester town centre
- Lexden
- Mile End
- Highwoods
- Prettygate
- Stanway
- Wivenhoe
- West Mersea
- Tiptree
- Dedham
- Marks Tey
- Brightlingsea
Don't see your town or village? We cover the surrounding areas too — just ask. We also work across Suffolk.