Survey information

With building defects it is essential to correctly identify the nature of the problem before working out how best to deal with it. Nationwide Damp Proofing can deal with all known damp problems including rising from dampness in older houses including woodworm and wood rot.

An initial inspection is carried out free of charge, a written report is prepared with a quotation, detailing the findings, recommendations and cost's for any specialist treatments. This will also set out any work required to be carried out by others or preparations that may be necessary before we can start. If no treatments are recommended we will say so.

The Basic Inspection

Ideally suited to either the homeowner with a damp or timber problem, or a prospective purchaser after the Building Society Surveyor has reported and requested a Specialist Report. This is a basic inspection, carried out during normal weekday business hours. We can make arrangements with estate agents and or vendors for a morning or an afternoon if preferable. Our findings will be sent directly to whoever has instructed us, weekend or evening appointments are also available. Clients are welcome to contact us by telephone or e-mail to discuss the inspection once they have received our report.

The prospective purchase surveys cost £60.00.

The Detailed Inspection

As suggested in the name this is a more detailed investigation and report, often necessary for problems involving previous treatments or other works have been carried out in the past whether or not there is a current guarantee in force and where that work is thought not to have resolved the problem or perhaps where a building is in a very poor condition and consideration is being given to a refurbishment. This service includes a site visit and investigation, the taking of samples and a laboratory analyses if considered appropriate with a written report of our findings. conclusions and recommendations. Where a current guarantee issued by another company is in force, we will always advise that their procedures are followed through before instructing us to investigate. This level of investigation is not appropriate for normal pre-purchase inspections in occupied and furnished properties and a £160.00 fee applies in this situation.