Survey types
Choose the level of inspection you need
Not every damp company offers the same level of inspection or reporting. Survey enquiries are only sent to specialists who have told us they carry out that specific type of survey.
Specific Damp Problem Survey
Typically £150 - £350
Investigation of a particular damp patch, wall, room or moisture-related concern.
Damp & Mould Survey
Typically £200 - £450
Investigation of dampness, condensation, humidity, ventilation and mould growth.
Damp & Timber Survey
Typically £250 - £550
Assessment of dampness alongside accessible structural timbers for evidence of decay, wood-boring insects or other timber defects.
Basement / Waterproofing Survey
Typically £300 - £750
Investigation of below-ground dampness, water ingress and waterproofing requirements.
Condensation & Ventilation Survey
Typically £180 - £400
Assessment of condensation, internal humidity, ventilation provision and associated mould problems.
Pre-Purchase Damp Survey
Typically £250 - £500
Specialist investigation of damp concerns before purchasing a property.
Pre-Purchase Damp & Timber Survey
Typically £350 - £750
More comprehensive inspection of accessible areas for dampness, timber decay, woodworm and associated property preservation defects.
Full Property Damp & Timber Survey
Typically £450 - £1,200
A comprehensive inspection of the property rather than one isolated problem.
Second Opinion / Existing Survey Investigation
Typically £200 - £500
For customers who have received a HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey or another damp company's report and want specialist investigation or an independent second opinion.
What we ask for a survey enquiry
- Property postcode
- Property type and approximate age
- Reason for the survey
- Specific problem or whole property
- Areas affected
- Owner, tenant, buyer or agent
- Whether another report raised concerns
- Photographs
- Existing HomeBuyer or Building Survey
- Preferred survey timeframe
- Offer accepted (pre-purchase)
- Report deadline (pre-purchase)
Specialists tell us what they actually offer
Profiles distinguish between the following, so you are not matched with a contractor who only quotes for treatment when you wanted an independent inspection and report.
Price guide
What a specialist survey typically costs
Indicative UK ranges based on typical specialist fees. Your actual quote depends on property size, access, location and whether a full written report is required. Specialists confirm their own fee before any inspection is booked.
| Survey | Typical range | What that usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Damp Problem Survey | £150 - £350 | Half-day inspection of one area, verbal or short written findings. |
| Damp & Mould Survey | £200 - £450 | Room-by-room readings plus a ventilation assessment and written findings. |
| Damp & Timber Survey | £250 - £550 | Damp diagnosis plus inspection of accessible timbers, with a written report. |
| Basement / Waterproofing Survey | £300 - £750 | Below-ground assessment and waterproofing design advice to BS 8102. |
| Condensation & Ventilation Survey | £180 - £400 | Humidity and airflow measurements with a ventilation strategy. |
| Pre-Purchase Damp Survey | £250 - £500 | Focused pre-purchase inspection with a report for your solicitor or lender. |
| Pre-Purchase Damp & Timber Survey | £350 - £750 | Fuller pre-purchase damp and timber inspection with photographs. |
| Full Property Damp & Timber Survey | £450 - £1,200 | Whole-property inspection with a prioritised schedule of recommendations. |
| Second Opinion / Existing Survey Investigation | £200 - £500 | Independent review of an existing report or quotation, plus re-inspection. |
Ranges exclude VAT. Some specialists deduct the survey fee from remedial works, others are survey-only practices and remain independent of any repair.