
Damp patches after rain: causes, checks and when to call a surveyor
Damp patches after rain are usually a sign of penetrating damp, where rainwater is getting into the building through a defect in
Guides from our chartered surveyors on damp and mould, Awaab’s Law, landlord and tenant repairs, leases and dilapidations, schedules of condition and buying a home.

Damp patches after rain are usually a sign of penetrating damp, where rainwater is getting into the building through a defect in

Black mould in the home is a sign that part of the building is staying damp for long enough for mould to

If damp has been found during a house purchase, the most important step is not to commit until you understand what has

A schedule of dilapidations is a document, normally prepared by the landlord’s surveyor, which sets out the alleged breaches of a tenant’s

Cavity wall insulation damp can occur when insulation retrofitted into a cavity wall allows rainwater to cross from the outer leaf of

If you have been told that your property needs a new damp proof course, the first question to ask is whether the

If your survey found problems, the most important step is not to commit to the purchase until you understand them. In England

When comparing a Level 2 vs Level 3 survey, the essential difference is depth. An RICS Level 2 survey provides a concise

During a damp survey, an RICS Chartered Surveyor inspects the outside and inside of the property, takes moisture and environmental readings, carries
Speak to one of our RICS Chartered (Building) Surveyors. Quotes are free, and we usually respond within one working day.
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