Surveys
Pre-Purchase Damp Surveys
Timed to fit around a property transaction, so you understand what you're buying (and what it might cost to put right) before you commit.
Understand what you're buying, before you commit
A general property survey or mortgage valuation will often flag damp as a concern without going into detail on the actual cause or the likely cost of remedial work. A dedicated pre-purchase damp survey gives you a proper, evidence-based assessment specifically on this point, so it can inform your offer, your negotiation, or your decision to proceed at all.
Common signs to look out for
Damp flagged in a homebuyer's or building survey without detail
Visible staining, mould or a musty smell noticed during viewings
An older or solid-wall property where damp risk is higher
A cellar, basement or below-ground space included in the sale
Wanting cost clarity before finalising a purchase offer
A property that's been empty or under-heated for a period
How We Help
How the pre-purchase survey works
We work around your transaction timeline where possible, since pre-purchase surveys are often time-sensitive.
- Survey booked to fit around your transaction timeline
- Full on-site assessment covering all identified or suspected damp
- A written report explaining findings in plain English
- Where remedial work is recommended, an indication of scope to inform your decision
What our customers say
“Prompt, knowledgeable and tidy. The report after the inspection was particularly useful because it showed the readings and photographs rather than just giving us a quote. I'd certainly recommend having the survey done before deciding what work you need.”
Andrew · Harrogate
“Really good experience. I sent some photos over first, then they came out and actually took the time to work out what was going on. Everything was explained in normal English and there was no pressure to book the work there and then.”
Joanne · Roundhay, Leeds
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Get a clear answer, not a guess.
Book a DAMPCORE damp survey and find out exactly what's happening in your property.
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