Heritage Building Surveys
We specialise in surveying beautifully old, solid-walled, historic or listed buildings and these buildings are typically built pre 1920. Older buildings are often deeply misunderstood, even by those who have worked in the local construction industry all of their lives.
Structural or dampness issues often arise due to inconsistent maintenance, the wrong materials being used or poor quality repairs being made. Therefore, it is common for there to be complex failures in several areas, rather than just one.
Before you spend any money on a survey or remediation works, have you taken a look at our Knowledge Base? There are articles that may help you self diagnose and even fix many damp related issues or building defects!
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Timber & Wood Boring Beetle Visual Survey
A site visit to survey the building and diagnose any woodworm, wet or dry rot infestations – complete with quotation to remediate if required.
Psychrometric – Mould & Condensation Assessment
– Testing of ventilation system(s)
– Psychrometric analysis (air quality / humidity) and ventilation testing in every room
– Thermographic (thermal imaging camera) survey
– Full report with data evidencing our findings
– A remedial action plan to resolve any issues
Heritage Building Damp Assessment
– Visual inspection for building defects both internally and externally
– Identification of building material types
– Psychrometric analysis (air quality / humidity) and ventilation testing in every room
– Moisture mapping
– Thermographic imaging
– Visual drain and plumbing condition survey
– Full detailed report with data evidencing our findings
– A remedial action plan to resolve any issues
Extensive Heritage Building Damp Investigation
– Visual and physical inspection for building defects both internally and externally
– Identification of building material types
– Carbide moisture testing of masonry
– Psychrometric analysis (air quality / humidity) and ventilation testing in every room
– Gravimetric testing – samples taken from wall to confirm moisture levels as per British standard- BS:6576
– Moisture mapping
– Thermographic imaging
– Plumbing survey / pressure testing
– Drain camera survey
– Salt analysis to evidence any salt and moisture source
– Full detailed report with data evidencing our findings
– A remedial action plan to resolve any issues
The survey may also include one or more of the following services: moisture mapping, plumbing & drainage leak survey, roof, chimney & rain water goods survey, timber survey, visual mortar survey, mortar or surface coating analysis.