Damp specialist - recommendation needed

[clairedaly]

Hi

I am a in the process of buying a flat in ED and the survey came back saying there is evidence of damp in the bedroom and hall. Can anyone recommend a damp specialist please? I need a survey carrying out asap-with a view to carrying out remedial works.

Thank you

[ktrd80]

I used a company called Dampworks and they were very good. I had damp in several areas of my property. A dampspray course and some fancy fans resolved the issue.

[Shrub]

Hi ktrd80

When you mention fancy fans, did you by any chance install something like this?

https://xpress.nuaire.co.uk/flatmaster-2000-positive-input-ventilation-unit/

If so, would you recommend whoever fitted them?

Many thanks!

[christinaH]

I would say that you don't want to mask any damp! Solve the issue. Survey is a good idea, can your initial surveyor recommend anybody? Short of lifting up floorboards there is little they can do to find out what issue is but you could certainly get someone to look at drains etc

[clairedaly]

Thank you very much for all of your suggestions!

[ktrd80]

Hi Shrub,

I have dug out my invoice and the fance were self regualting.

Intelligent moisture tracking fan 12v for the bathroom and kitchen 240V. They were ?705 with installation by damp works.

A damp course was ?305. I also has rsin and crack bond repairs to the outside my house at ?225 and then a stormdry treatment to the outside of my house. This water proofs the exterior and sort of makes water bounce off and not penerate through.

Best 2k i spent. I reccomend the company. My damp has not returned two years on.