Anglesey

Anglesey damp and timber survey & report

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Specialist damp proof treatment contractors in Bolton. Our damp surveyors carry out damp and timber surveys for homeowners, buyers and landlords. Carrying out damp proofing, woodworm treatment, dry rot treatment and rising damp surveys. We also carry out specialist condensation control surveys and treatments.

Looking for a specialist damp company in Bolton? We offer expert advice on all dampness, woodworm, dry rot and condensation issues. We have been carrying out specialist damp and timber surveys in Bolton and providing reports for clients for over 50 years. With the combined field experience of our tops surveyors being well over 150 years, you can have peace of mind that the advice you will receive is the best out there. Our main aim is to provide our clients with expert advice and correctly diagnose any form of dampness, timber decay or woodworm across Bolton and the rest of the UK.

SURVEYS

Anglesey damp and timber experts. We offer specialist damp and timber surveys for pre purchase and homeowners. Our surveyor carries out woodworm, dry rot, condensation and rising damp surveys on many different types and ages of buildings. Our damp surveyors will inspect the entire property for signs of dampness, woodworm infestation, timber rot and condensation. Our survey can then recommend and range of treatments to fix your damp, dry rot, woodworm problem or control your condensation.

Has a valuation survey picked up dampness to the ground floor walls or has it identified woodworm or dry rot? Dampserve can help by carrying out a full specialist damp and timber survey on the property. We will correctly diagnose or timber and damp problems that the property may have.

Buying a property is going to be the most expensive purchase you make in your lifetime. It’s vital to protect yourselves from expensive damp proofing and timber decay treatment. This is why one of the most important things you need before purchasing a home, is to have the property inspected by a damp proof specialist.

Specialist pre purchase damp and timber survey Anglesey for damp problems, dry rot, condensation & woodworm

What’s included with our damp and timber survey in Anglesey:

  • A professional expert inspection of the entire property.
  • Inspection for damp problems, woodworm infestation and wet/dry rot.
  • Our surveyor will look at external defects that are causing damp issues or that could damp problems or timber decay in the future.
  • We will move small items and lift carpets where we feel necessary to inspect for woodworm or timber decay (with vendors written permission).
  • Our damp surveyor will locate the original damp proof course
  • We will inspect all accessible internal walls for signs of a damp problem.
  • Our timber surveyor will also, inspect the roof void for woodworm and timber decay.
  • Once the damp and timber survey has been carried out, we will provide a full damp and timber report.
  • The report will have all findings, recommendations and a quotation if necessary.

During the timber and damp survey, our surveyor will look for signs of woodworm, dry rot, penetrating dampness, rising damp and condensation. If any issue is found in the property, our surveyor will then find the root cause and not just say it’s rising damp like most damp and timber treatment contractors in Anglesey.

Landlord survey – condensation

We offer a landlord survey for problem tenants. Is your tenant complaining about damp, mould and water running down the walls? Our condensation specialist can carry out a condensation survey to determine if the problem is caused by the tenant or if there is a damp problem in the house.

If any chemical work is carried out by our company, you will receive a long-term guarantee. This guarantee can be passed on to any new owner if the property is sold.

REPORTS

What is a damp and timber report and how much does a damp and timber report cost report?

A damp and timber report is a document that you’ll receive after you’ve had a timber and damp survey carried out. If you instruct a damp and timber treatment contractor to carry out a survey, you’ll only receive a quotation. If your lender, home buyers surveyor or structural surveyor has asked you to get a specialist survey, you’ll need a damp and timber report. In the specialist damp and timber report, you’ll receive all our surveyors findings, recommendations and the correct remedy to fix damp problems or timber decay/infestation issues.

In a damp and timber report, you get all our surveyors findings on the day of the survey. Our damp surveyor will look for signs of rising damp, penetrating damp, woodworm, dry rot and condensation. If any timber decay or damp problem is picked up, our surveyor will investigate the issue further.

Why do I need a damp and timber report? Your mortgage lender often asks you to get a damp and timber report carried out on the building you wish to purchase. They need to know that the building is structurally ok and free from damp problems, dry rot and woodworm infestation. Most building and structural surveyors will recommend a damp and timber report once they pick up one damp reading in the property. They will also recommend getting a damp and timber report once they see signs of timber decay or wood boring insect attack. The lender will also recommend that the company carrying out the survey should be a member of the property care association. Being a member of the Property Care Association (PCA) isn’t a must but you need to make sure that the surveyor is qualified and has had many years of experience in the damp industry.

Do I need to get a damp and timber report before I buy a house?

It takes a qualified damp surveyor to find damp problems in a house. Your builder or property service contractor can’t test correctly for damp issues without the proper equipment. All our surveyors have years of experience in the damp industry and will have all the necessary tools to correctly diagnose your damp problem. You wouldn’t ask a shopkeeper for advice on a health issue as they don’t specialise in that industry, you would talk to a doctor with the correct qualifications and years of experience. You should buy a house without knowing exactly what’s wrong with it. You don’t want to buy a house and have to spend thousands of pounds on damp proofing when you could have avoided it with a damp and timber survey.

Will we check the damp proof course on the survey?

Finding the damp proof course is one of the first things our surveyor will do when carrying out a survey. Most houses building in the UK will have a damp proof course and it will still be working and will stop rising damp affecting your walls. Once the damp proof course is located, our surveyor will look for high external ground levels and anything bridging it. If the damp proof course is bridged, this can cause damp problems on your walls and lead to timber rot. All these damp proofing and timber decay issues can all be prevented by lowering the external ground levels.

What’s in a damp and timber report?

Our surveyor will check the property for timber and damp related problems. They will recommend damp proof treatment, woodworm treatment and timber rot treatment (wet and dry rot). All accessible walls will be inspected for rising damp, condensation and salt dampness. Carpets can be pulled back if necessary to inspect subfloor timber for woodworm dry rot and decay. It is important to try and find out the condition of the subfloor timber where possible. The exterior of the building will be inspected for signs of defective rainwater goods, high ground levels and subfloor ventilation will be checked. We will also inspect the rest of the building for any signs of water ingress that can cause a damp problem or timber decay. The roof void will be inspected for signs of woodworm beetle infestation. dampness and timber rot.

Once the damp and timber survey has been carried out, our survey will then put together a full damp and timber report. In the damp and timber report, you will get all our surveyors findings, recommendations, a site plan and a quotation if found necessary.

Our services:

Dampserve is an independent damp and timber survey report company in Anglesey. We provide specialist timber and damp reports for homeowner, buyers and for mortgage purposes. We specialise in all types of property for residential and commercial clients. We correctly diagnose rising damp, condensation, woodworm, dry rot and all other timber and damp problems.

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Whether you need some damp walls fixing, a timber and damp report for a mortgage or some condensation looking at, you can rest assured that we provide a professional and quality service to every customer.

PRE PURCHASE

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So you’re in the process of buying a property, and you’ve agreed on a price with the seller. Your mortgage lender wants to send a valuation surveyor out to conduct a valuation survey. You received the valuation report and it told you to have a specialist damp and timber survey carried out. They will also ask you to obtain a quotation for any damp proof works found necessary.

The report that you will receive from their chartered building surveyor will be very brief and vague. Building surveyors are not damp and timber specialists, they would have not gone into detail about potential damp problems or how to fix the damp problems. Usually, these comments will follow a similar template: “High damp readings were picked up, please instruct a specialist damp and timber contractor to inspect for dampness and check the condition of any timbers in contact with damp walls”.

The specialist damp and timber report that you’ll receive from our company will be much more detailed. It’ll have our surveyors findings, recommendations, and added photographs if necessary. Our damp and timber report will be accepted by your bank, building society, or mortgage lender.

 

Found a cheaper price from a damp company in Anglesey? Beware!

There are many damp contractors in Anglesey that offer cheaper surveys for £90 or less. This survey price seems amazing as you’ve been quoted triple that for the same service. But is it really the same service? Absolutely not, the majority of cheap or free damp and timber surveys in Anglesey are carried out by contractors. These damp companies will look for unnecessary work to make their money. Many contractors don’t even provide a damp and timber report and all you will receive is a one-page quotation.

We are proud to be an honest, expert damp company in Anglesey, offering detailed damp and timber reports. Our focus is to correctly diagnose any damp and timber issues in a property and to recommend the best solution to prevent the issues from ever returning.

For example…

You’ve had a timber and damp survey carried out by a damp company in Anglesey that cost you £50. They provide you with a damp and timber report that states that the property requires thousands of pounds worth of treatment. This would include a new chemical damp proof course. Your mortgage lender will not give you a mortgage or may even put a retention on the property.

Just what you didn’t need. Here is what could have happened instead:

You instruct a specialist damp and timber company in Anglesey, like Dampserve, to carry out the survey. We provide you with a detailed damp and timber report that has correctly diagnosed the issues in the property. The issues have turned out to be minor fixes that a general builder or even the homeowner can carry out themselves. It is extremely likely that you will not need a damp proof course injection (this is a huge money-making scheme and does not work!). If the property was built after 1875, then it is very likely that it already has a physical damp proof course in place – and this will still be doing its job.

Don’t let a dodgy damp contractor in Anglesey (looking to make easy money) take advantage of you by injecting a chemical damp proof course.

 

How much is a specialist damp and timber survey in Anglesey? Our specialist surveys and damp and timber reports can cost between £150 & £500 depending on your report requirements and the size of the property.

 

What is involved in a damp and timber survey Anglesey?

On a typical full damp and timber survey, we will inspect the whole property for any dampness. We will start on the ground floor, looking for signs of rising damp, penetrating dampness, high ground levels, and bridging. Once we have found the location of the existing damp-proof course, we will be able to correctly diagnose any damp issue inside the house. We will also investigate how adequate the ventilation is in the property to prevent condensation from occurring. We also carry out visual inspections for dampness on any upper floors of the property and test any chimney breasts for salt dampness.

We carry out an inspection on all of the structural timbers in the property, from the ground floor right up to the roof void, for signs of wood-boring beetle (woodworm) infestation and decay (i.e. wet rot, dry rot). In a pre-purchase situation, surveyors cannot cause any damage to properties. Therefore, any Angleseys covered by large obstructions / fitted floor coverings cannot be inspected.  In properties with no basements, we will be able to access the sub-floor timbers if the current owner provides written permission, and only if the coverings can be lifted without causing damage (e.g. carpets). We will inspect all accessible Angleseys and exposed structural timber in the house: timbers in the sub-floor void, upstairs timber flooring, rafters in the roof void, and the underside of the staircase. We inspect all accessible roof timbers in the roof void. However, if insulation or boards are present then this will limit the accessibility of the inspection.

During this timber inspection, our surveyors also investigate the sub-floor ventilation where possible. This involves making sure that there are air bricks installed in the correct place and noting the condition of any existing air bricks. Sufficient sub-floor ventilation is key to preventing damp conditions in the sub-floor void and subsequent decay/infestation of sub-floor timbers.

INDEPENDENT

Independent damp and timber survey and report Anglesey

independent damp and timber survey, independent damp and timber report, independent damp and timber quotation, independent damp and timber companyWe are a specialist independent damp and timber survey report company in Anglesey. We can offer fully independent damp and timber reports for mortgage purposes, disputes and for your peace of mind. If you’ve had several damp companies and damp contractors out recommending a new chemical damp-proof course, or treatment you feel is unnecessary, get in contact today.

We don’t look for work, and we always recommend the correct treatment required in a property (if any). Over 90% of the time, our surveyors recommend treatment that can be done by a general builder or even by the client themselves. For paying a small fee for a report from specialists like us that correctly diagnose any damp and timber issue, you could be potentially saving thousands of pounds for unnecessary treatment that was quoted in your free report by a dodgy damp contractor.

Request an Independent Damp and Timber Survey Anglesey

If you are thinking of buying a property or you own a property that is suffering from dampness or timber decay issues and would like to know the extent – contact us. You need someone to take a look that knows about dampness and timber decay/infestation. The key to getting your timber rot or damp problems fixed is to have a damp expert take a look. Our specialist damp surveyors not only correctly diagnose the issue but they will not look for work.

  • How much is an independent timber and damp survey Anglesey?
  • Do we offer free damp and timber surveys in Anglesey?
  • What’s the cost of a damp and timber survey in Anglesey?

We charge for an independent damp and timber survey and report. It costs money for specialist advice and there are plenty of people out there who will recommend unnecessary treatments to make some quick money (see our blog on the Free Surveys Con). Our specialist surveyors will provide you with the correct diagnosis of any damp or timber decay/infestation issue your property may be suffering from.

HOMEOWNER / LANDLORD

Damp and timber surveys for homeowners or landlords in Anglesey (peace of mind)

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Domestic timber and/or damp surveys in Anglesey – These surveys are for homeowners, pre-purchase, buyers, estate agents, and anyone needing an inspection on a domestic property.

We’re a specialist damp and timber survey report company in Anglesey. We provide full written damp and timber reports for homeowners, pre-purchase, buyers, estate agents, banks, and commercial investors. Our reports can be used for buying a new home, remortgaging, helping with mortgage retentions, and equity release. These surveys are required to find out if the property has any major timber decay or damp issues.

Damp Surveys – Timber Surveys – Damp and Timber Surveys – Mortgage Surveys – Landlord Surveys – All surveys are accompanied by a specialist report

Pre-purchase Buyer Anglesey: So you’ve just had a Homebuyer’s or Building survey carried out on a property you want to buy. They have provided you with a report that isn’t detailed enough or doesn’t explain the problems in the property. They may have recommended that you get a damp and timber survey carried out. The quote is usually “instruct a damp and timber treatment contractor to investigate the presence of dampness to the ground floor walls and inspect timbers in contact with damp masonry”. Dampserve can provide you with a fully detailed specialist report including a sketch plan and photographs, detailing every damp and/or timber issue in the property (if any!). This report will satisfy your mortgage lender.

Homeowner: You’ve sold your property and have now taken it off the market. The new buyer is now getting several surveys carried out. One of the surveys they may get is a free timber and damp survey. This free survey and report would have been done by a contractor that needs to make money somehow, usually in the form of recommending rising damp treatment throughout the property without actually investigating the root cause of any high readings.

If this is the case – it is time to get a second, and honest, opinion.

This is where we can help. We provide a fully independent damp and timber survey on your property and correctly diagnose any issues – if there are any present! We then provide you with a full written report on all our findings. If there are no damp issues or very minor fixes, this is exactly what is stated in our reports. The report can be used to pass on to potential buyers and prevent them from pulling out of the sale or trying to lower the asking price of your property.

What is a damp and timber survey?

A damp and timber survey is an inspection of a property for dampness and timber decay. Surveyors will carry out certain tests using specialist equipment to test for things like rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, salt dampness, bridging, low-level ingress, and many more. Our surveyors will then inspect all accessible timbers on the day of the survey for things like dry rot, wet rot, and woodworm.

If any issue is picked up, our surveyors will then inspect the Anglesey more thoroughly to determine the root cause of the problem. Our surveyors are not there to look for work or to try and make money from unnecessary treatments, such as a new chemical damp-proof course. We make our money by charging for the survey, so this should give you peace of mind and confidence that what we say on the survey is the correct diagnosis.

Our surveyor can inspect the same property that several other damp companies in Anglesey have inspected and achieve completely different findings and results. This is because many damp companies in Anglesey will recommend carrying out a chemical treatment as it can secure an income for them, knowing that clients can’t do it themselves or get a general builder to do it.

What is the damp and timber report?

A damp and timber report is something you will receive once a damp and timber survey has been carried out. In the report, there will be all the surveyor’s findings, recommendations, a site plan and a quotation only if work is required. Our reports are a lot more detailed than something you will receive from a mortgage company or a general builder/contractor. The report will tell you exactly what sort of damp, decay or woodworm your property has. It will also tell you exactly where the issues are and how to resolve them.

For example: if there is a small Anglesey of penetrating damp in the front bay Anglesey of your living room, our report will tell you it’s penetrating damp and you’ll see exactly where it is on the attached sketch plan. The report will also tell you what you need to do to fix the penetrating dampness and prevent it from returning. If the property is suffering from timber decay, the report will state what kind of timber decay it is and the location of the decay in the property. It will also tell you why the timbers have become decayed and advise you how to prevent the timbers from decaying in the future.

How much does a damp and timber survey cost?

The price of a damp and timber survey will depend on several factors, including the size of the property, what is required, if you need both a damp and timber inspection and the area in the property you would like inspecting.

 

Landlord timber and/or damp surveys in Anglesey – this survey is for landlords that have a damp and/or timber decay issue with a rental property.

Landlord surveys are for problem tenants, disputes, or if your property has a damp issue and you want to rectify this for the tenants. We are experts in the correct diagnosis on any damp issue; condensation, rising damp, penetrating damp, salts dampness, and low-level ingress. If your property is suffering from damp then we can help. We carry out a lot of damp surveys for landlords. Over 90% of the damp and condensation issues that our surveyors have come across in rental properties are caused by tenants not ventilating the property or not heating the property sufficiently enough.

 

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AngleseyWe offer surveys to help prevent condensation from occurring in all tenanted properties. Specialist solutions to fix the issue for good and prevent mould growth. Our surveyors also help the tenants understand the importance of heating the property and ventilating it. All of this will reduce the likelihood of condensation occurring again.

Condensation solutions: Do you have proper ventilation in the rental property? If so, do the tenants have access to the switch to turn it off? Our surveyors commonly come across tenants who have turned their extractor fans off in an attempt to save on electricity, without understanding why the ventilation system is there in the first place. The best and most cost-effective way to prevent condensation from occurring in a tenanted property is to install humidistat fans with no kill switches in the kitchen and bathroom Angleseys.

 

Do you rent out a property and the tenants are complaining about damp problems? There is mould growth in the bathroom, kitchen Anglesey, and even in the bedroom. It is most likely to be condensation affecting the property. Condensation is one of the most common causes of dampness in buildings. Around one in three properties in the UK suffer from condensation. Condensation is the result of warm air filled with water vapour coming into contact with any cold surface. This warm air will then condense on these cold surfaces and turn into water droplets. If left untreated, condensation can lead to the spoiling of wallpaper, black mould growth, musty smells, and unhealthy living.

If your property is suffering from condensation then this can be a simple fix. There are several DIY solutions, along with some professional condensation solutions, to solve the more severe condensation problems. One of the easiest ways to get rid of condensation is to improve heating in the property. This will warm up all cold surfaces and help prevent condensation from occurring. Another simple fix is to make sure you ventilate the property correctly, make sure tumble dryers are vented outside, and dry clothes outside whenever possible.

What are the main causes of condensation in homes across Anglesey?

The number one cause of condensation in homes is inevitably down to poor ventilation. We create condensation by breathing, boiling the kettle, washing the dishes, taking a shower, drying clothes, etc. If the property is poorly ventilated, all the humidity that is created will be trapped inside the property. This humidity comes into contact with cold surfaces and turns into condensation. Most modern homes and new building materials have made our homes more energy-efficient. However, these more energy-efficient building materials (insulation, double-glazed windows, etc) will trap moisture within the property. This is why it is so important to have good ventilation, especially in the high-humidity Angleseys such as the kitchen and the bathroom.

In addition to poor ventilation in a property, our lifestyles and behaviors will inevitably contribute to condensation issues. We undertake unavoidable daily tasks that create condensation: showering, cooking, washing, etc.  If these tasks are left unventilated it will result in condensation and subsequent mould growth.

What happens on the condensation survey we undertake in Anglesey?

On a condensation survey, our surveyor will inspect the entire property looking for signs of mould growth. Our surveyor will carry out several tests to determine if the issue is condensation or not. Our condensation specialist will inspect all existing modes of ventilation in the property to determine if it’s adequate. Our surveyors always keep up to date with evidence-based research and are always equipped with the latest technology. The MMS2 moisture meter has a condensation sensor that will determine whether condensation is occurring on the day of the survey

It is extremely common for the tenant to attempt to disagree with our surveyor’s findings when carrying out a condensation/damp dispute survey. If the tenant is at fault for the issues present, our surveyor will run through their findings with the tenant. Our surveyors spend time educating tenants on what is causing the issues in the property and what steps they can take to prevent condensation from occurring. Most of the time, the condensation issue is caused by the tenant not ventilating properly or turning ventilation systems off completely.

What can happen if you don’t fix a condensation problem?

If condensation is left untreated for a long time, it can cause visible damp patches on wall plaster, peeling wallpaper, damage to fabrics and clothes, timber decay in the roof void, severe patches of black mould and more. If left untreated, condensation can create permanent damage to timbers, plasterwork, and decorative finishes.

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DAMP PROOFING

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What is damp proofing and why do I need to damp proof my house?

Our specialist damp proofing advice below will help you understand damp problems and show you how to fix damp walls. The main cause of dampness in walls and in your home is condensation. You may also suffer from rising damp, penetrating damp or low-level bridging.

Do you have a damp problem in your home and require damp proof treatment? Our damp proof specialists have been fixing damp for many years. We specialise in correctly diagnosing damp problems. Our fully qualified damp surveyors Will correctly diagnose your damp problem. Our surveyor will then provide the correct damp proofing treatment to fix your damp problem.

Contact us today via our contact form to book a damp survey. Also, keep reading below to find out more about your damp problem and our damp proofing services. You might find out how to fix your damp problem below.

Signs of a damp problem

Common signs of damp are peeling wallpaper, tide marks, bubbling plaster, black mould, or any discolouration to areas of walls. If you see any of these signs in your home, then it is likely that you will need some kind of damp proofing treatment.

  • Damp proofing walls
  • Rising damp treatment
  • Tanking
  • Penetrating damp treatment
  • Ventilation improvement

There are several issues that cause damp problems in your home. It could be caused by faulty plumbing, defective rainwater goods, high external ground levels, poor ventilation and more.

Our professional damp proofing surveyors will be able to correctly diagnose your damp problem and recommend the correct treatment necessary.

Damp proofing walls in your property

Most people will have damp proof treatment carried out once they see damp staining on their internal walls. What people don’t know is that damp can cause more serious problems than just staining, bubbling plaster, mould growth, and peeling wallpaper. Damp can cause skirting boards, floor boards, and timber joists to become rotten. Damp can cause wet rot and dry rot. This can cause serious structural issues within your home.

Damp walls can also make your home less energy-efficient. Walls that are damp and have moisture inside them, take longer to warm up. Damp walls will result in higher energy bills. So if you notice that you have damp walls, we would highly recommend you have a damp survey carried out. The sooner you damp proof walls the better, as the longer it’s left the more it will deteriorate and cost you.

  • Walls that need damp proofing get damp from many issues such as:
  • Condensation (poor ventilation)
  • Cavity wall issues
  • Defective roofing, downpipes, sold pipes and guttering
  • Bridging of the damp proof course
  • Foundation or floor slab issues

Dampness, damp treatment, and damp proofing

Figuring out what type of damp proofing you require is very difficult for those who are not a damp specialist or trained in diagnosing damp problems. It is very hard to correctly diagnose a damp problem. Rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and bridging of the damp proof course all look very similar. All these different damp problems require completely different damp proof treatments.

When most people talk about damp proofing or damp treatments, they immediately think it will involve a new damp proof course. The installation of a new chemical damp proof course is a type of damp proofing where a vertical barrier is placed into a wall to prevent rising damp. There are many different types of damp proof treatments. You will need a specialist damp survey carried out to determine what damp proof treatment you need.

Most homeowners would have heard about a damp proof course, membrane system, tanking, and  PIV units. But most homeowners want to know which issue would require which treatment. This is why it is so important to get the correct diagnosis of your problem.

What is a damp proof course? & Do I need a new damp proof course?

A damp proof course is a barrier to prevent moisture from rising up into your walls. It is very unlikely that you will need to install a new damp proof course. Most houses in the UK already have a physical damp proof course. Your physical damp proof course does not break down or deteriorate. We have discovered damp proof courses that are well over 100 years old and still look brand-new today. Visit our damp proof course myth page before you think about installing a new chemical damp proof course. A lot of damp proofing contractors in Anglesey will recommend a new damp proof course when it is not needed. This is why we can’t stress enough to have your damp problem correctly diagnosed by a damp specialist in Anglesey

Your damp proof course will only stop rising damp. If your issue is down to condensation or bridging, a new chemical damp proof course will not be required. Condensation is an easy fix, simply improve ventilation in your high-humidity areas such as your kitchen, bathroom, and utility room. Bridging the damp proof course is a little bit more complicated. You first need to figure out where your damp proof course is being bridged and how it has been bridged. The most common cause of a damp proof course being bridges is by a high flowerbed or high driveway.

What is a damp proof membrane?

A damp proof membrane is a heavy-duty sheet of plastic that is fixed to the walls before re-plastering. The best way we can describe the damp proof membrane is like heavy-duty bubble wrap. A damp proof membrane is a great material to be used in association with rising damp, penetrating damp and on walls that are below ground level.

Even when using a damp proof membrane you will still need to find the source of moisture and isolator. The bubble-like surface creates a small void behind the membrane that allows the walls to dry out naturally. These damp proofing membranes are used in structural waterproofing jobs in basements.

How to fix condensation? & how to stop condensation?

Is your house suffering from access water on windows or black mould in the corners of rooms? This is a sign that your house is suffering from condensation. The problem will normally get worse during the cold winter months. This is a sign of poor ventilation and inadequate heating. The mould problem is usually a lot worse in your bathroom and around the kitchen area. That’s because these are high-humidity areas. You create steam when showering, cooking, drying clothes, and boiling the kettle. If you don’t have ventilation in these areas where will the steam go? The steam will condense on cold surfaces and turn into water droplets. These water droplets eventually turn into stale water and then turn into black mould.

This is why we say that fixing condensation is a simple fix. How can I stop condensation from happening in my house? The simple fix is, to install adequate fans in the high humidity areas such as the kitchen and bathroom.

How to treat damp in a basement/cellar?

Having damp in your basement is very common. You get damp in a basement because it is below ground level. The only way to treat damp in the basement is to tank the walls. This is called waterproofing a basement instead of damp proofing a basement. We would highly recommend you contact a basement tanking specialist in Anglesey to treat any dampness in the basement.

Do I need to use a professional damp proofing company?

When it comes to damp proofing we would always recommend getting a damp specialist in Anglesey to correctly diagnose your issues first. We see many homeowners in Anglesey who try to tackle a damp problem themselves. Most homeowners will install a new chemical damp proof course (dry rod system). After they install the new damp proof course and re-plaster, the damp comes straight back. This is because the damp issue wasn’t rising damp. The damp may have been down to bridging or condensation.

You will need to use a professional damp proofing company to carry out any damp treatments on your home if you wish to sell. New buyers and their banks Will need to see a guarantee on any chemical damp proof treatment carried out on your property.

If a damp problem in your home is left or treated incorrectly, this can lead to worse damp issues. If the source of moisture is not found and isolated this can cause worse structural problems. This is why we would always recommend using an experienced qualified damp proofing contractor in Anglesey.

We are one of the leading damp proof contracting companies in Anglesey. With many years of experience in correctly diagnosing and treating damp Anglesey, you can be assured that you are in safe hands when instructing our company to carry out any damp proofing or chemical damp proof treatments.

How we treat damp in a property.

The best and only way to treat down in your house is to have a specialist damp survey carried out. Once you know exactly what sort your house is suffering from, you can then look at the correct damp proof treatment necessary.

Typical process of treating damp with membrane system (bridging)

  • Damp proof survey
  • Correct diagnosis
  • Receive a full report and quotation
  • Instruct our damp contractors to carry out the damp treatment.
  • Prep areas and flooring
  • Hack off plaster
  • Remove all rubbish and material
  • Install membrane
  • Re-plaster
  • Clean areas and leave the site clean and tidy

During the damp proofing treatment process our team will keep you up-to-date and let you know of any issues that may occur.

Free damp proofing in Anglesey

Is there such a thing as free damp proofing? Damp proofing companies in Anglesey offering free damp proof surveys will just sell you a new damp proof course. The best damp proofing companies in Anglesey will also charge for a damp proof survey. The cost of a damp proof survey would be £90-£500 depending on the size of the property and what needs checking.

Specialist damp proofing in Anglesey

There are many different types of damp affecting houses and many different types of damp proof treatments. We know it can get very confusing and complicated. Our damp proof specialists are always on hand to help our clients understand exactly what the damp issue is and what treatment is being carried out. Our surveyors are on hand to simply offer advice and guidance to clients who wish to combat the damp problem themselves.

By contacting one of our damp proofing surveyors in Anglesey, you’ll get the correct advice over the phone so you know what next step to take. Get in touch today and speak to one of our independent damp surveyors in Anglesey. Contact Us.

CONDENSATION

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Condensation is the change of gas into a liquid (deposition). In a property, it is caused by several things including poor ventilation, having a shower, taking a bath, cooking food, breathing, and washing/drying clothing inside your house. Excessive condensation in houses is unwanted by all homeowners, landlords, and tenants as it causes dampness, wood rot, peeling wallpaper, corrosion, and black mould growth.

It occurs when the warm air comes in contact with a cold surface (outside wall), turning into water droplets on a wall/surface. Lack of ventilation and modern occupancy lifestyles can lead to a build-up of excessive humidity and moisture. This poor indoor air quality can lead to serious health issues for asthma, allergy sufferers, and those with breathing difficulties. It can make a room very unpleasant to be in because it creates a musty damp smell. Many companies in the UK will come to your home, see the black mould on a wall, and diagnose it as rising damp. This is incorrect. Condensation issues cause the build-up of black mould on the internal surfaces of your home.

To get the correct diagnosis on condensation or your dampness issue, make sure you instruct a specialist damp surveyor or a specialist damp and timber surveyor. Getting the correct diagnosis on your condensation problem can potentially save you the cost of damp proofing and unnecessary damp treatment.

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We are experts in condensation and preventing condensation. We don’t just recommend installing a PIV unit into your property. We find the root cause of the issue and recommend the correct procedures to prevent mould growth on walls.

  • Condensation Survey
  • Commercial condensation Survey
  • Landlord condensation survey
  • Domestic condensation Survey

On a condensation survey in Anglesey, we measure the humidity levels in the property to determine the extent of the problem. We will rule out all other possible moisture sources such as penetrating damp, rising damp, defective rainwater goods, plumbing, and low-level ingress. Then our condensation surveyor will inspect the ventilation in the property to see if it’s efficient enough. In particular, they will check the high humidity Angleseys like the kitchen and bathroom.

Treating Condensation

It’s a simple fix if you know what you’re doing. There is no need for special chemicals or expensive vents (PIV UNIT). All you need to do is improve the ventilation in the kitchen and bathroom Angleseys by installing a humidistat fan. Any mould growth that’s in the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc, just requires simply wiping off with warm soapy water. If not wiped away immediately, black mould can cause staining to decorated walls.

The most important part about fixing your condensation problem is the correct diagnosis. Getting the wrong diagnosis can cost you a lot of money on unnecessary treatment.

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Condensation, Condensation survey, Condensation surveyor, Condensation treatment, Condensation solutions, Condensation expertThe most common form of dampness in a building is condensation. Condensation can be extremely hard to control and can cause a damp smell or even mould growth in a room. To control condensation, you need to find the source of the humidity. We create condensation by cooking, washing clothes, taking a shower, and breathing.

The best way to stop condensation from affecting your home is to install fans in the correct Angleseys of the property. This will help prevent humidity from flowing around the property and condensing on cold surfaces.

We also recommend a few other things to consider when dealing with a bad case of condensation. Keep heating on throughout the cold season. The heating doesn’t have to be on fully, a low temperature will suffice. This will help keep cold walls in the property warm and prevent condensation from occurring. We also recommend drying clothes outside as much as possible and when drying inside, open the windows.

Condensation survey for Landlords

One of the most common surveys we carry out is a condensation surveys on tenanted properties. We carry out surveys on behalf of landlords who may have had a complaint from the tenant about damp affecting walls in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc. We also carry out surveys for tenants who are in touch with the council or environmental health about mould growth.

We offer a landlord dispute survey for cases like the above. We enter the property fully independently and you’ll receive the correct diagnosis on the issue.

 

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Mould growth will not cause health issues. There are companies out there that scare people into carrying out treatment on a property by saying mould causes health problems. Please ignore them.

It is the reason why the mould is appearing that could cause health issues – severe condensation and poor ventilation. This leads to poor air quality inside the home.

To control condensation in a property you will need to install humidistat air vents in all the high humidity Angleseys, places like the kitchen and bathroom.

Installing a fan in the bathroom and kitchen will prevent the humidity that is created when taking a shower and cooking from flowing around the property and condensing on cold surfaces.

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DRY ROT

What Causes Dry Rot? Dry rot can occur in a property when unprotected or untreated timber has become damp. Property problems such as plumbing leaks, leaking roofs, defective guttering and masonry are the most common reasons that allow damp to affect your property. As a result, all unprotected timber structures are at risk of a fungal attack when the moisture content of the timber is above 20%. From fixtures to structural timbers, the average home is made up of 70% timber. Once rot starts to spread, it can affect large areas of your property and cause major structural problems. How to Identify Dry Rot? If you are concerned about rot affecting your property, there are some signs that you might notice. Affected timber tends to crack into cubes, loose its strength and becomes brittle. Eventually, it can crush the wood into powder. Rot appearance is constantly changing depending on the environment and its development stage. It can range from grey mushroom coloured skin to rusty red colour spores that can cover the affected area. In early stages you might notice a white, fluffy mycelium, giving off a damp mushroom odour. It is important to identify the extent of timber decay caused by dry rot or other wood-destroying fungus. The reason for this is that this type of rot can travel along and through building materials and affect large areas of the property. Read more about the difference between dry rot and wet rot. It can be extremely tricky to identify dry rot. However, a member of our specialist team can identify the type of infestation and specify the solution to treat the affected area. Dry Rot Treatment & Repairs Dry rot only affects unprotected timbers that have been affected by damp. Therefore, the first step of any effective treatment is removing the source of moisture. All affected timbers should be removed and replaced with pre-treated timber, preventing contact with damp masonry. Any remaining adjacent timbers must be treated with an effective fungicide. There are products that enter the timber itself as well as ones designed to coat the timber surface. A fungicidal gel can be applied to the timber surface and comes in different concentrations to treat dry rot. Rot eradication must be dealt with thoroughly and should be treated by specialists. Our team will help you to locate and eliminate the dry rot problem no matter how big or small. Continue reading about timber rot and property surveys. Dry Rot Treatment – Case Study Damp affected structural joists created perfect conditions for dry rot germination. Our preservation specialists established the extent of the problem and replaced all affected timbers. The whole area including masonry and replacement timbers was treated with a fungicidal solution to protect the building fabric. The repaired area was replastered and decorated according to our clients specification. Property Survey Our qualified rot surveyor will closely investigate the affected area and measure the scale of the problem. At Richardson and Starling, we only supply experienced surveyors who are highly trained in all types of rot and damp problems that could affect your property. This means that our surveyor will be able to complete the survey and give the appropriate remedial recommendations no matter what problem is identified.

Dry Rot Specialist Anglesey – surveys, reports, and quotations.

We are a specialist wet rot and dry rot treatment company. We correctly diagnose your timber decay problem. It is difficult to distinguish dry rot from wet rot and it is very common for the untrained eye to misdiagnose types of wood rot. This can be troublesome, as the cost of treating wet rot is small compared to the cost of treating a dry rot problem. For this reason, you must instruct a specialist to correctly diagnose your wood rot issue.

There is no easy way to determine if the timber decay is wet rot or dry rot. This is why you need a dry rot survey carried out before any treatment is done. We can send out one of our dry rot specialists and they will correctly diagnose the wood rot (and not just say it’s dry rot to make money!). They will be able to run you through their diagnosis by showing you key observations about the infection. Following the diagnosis, our surveyor will recommend the correct treatments required to eradicate the rot and prevent it from returning. Types of wet rot are much simpler and cheaper to treat than dry rot. Dry rot can be extremely destructive to timber. If you suspect you may have a dry rot problem, then instruct a specialist as soon as possible. Contact us

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Treating Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans)

If the infection in your property has been correctly diagnosed as dry rot then, unfortunately, the remedial work is costly.  The cost is highly dependent on the nature and extent of the infection. You must instruct a company that specialises in dry rot to remedy this issue. General contractors or experienced DIY’ers have not been trained to deal with this infection. These contractors may provide you with a cheap quote, but alarm bells should be ringing when you receive such a cheap quote when dealing with dry rot.

Companies that are not trained to deal with dry rot will more than likely cut corners, not use the correct chemicals, and most importantly – not isolate the source of moisture properly.

Why is dry rot treatment costly?

The price of dry rot treatment reflects the volume of complex work involved in effectively eradicating a dangerous fungus from your home and the health and safety risks it poses to technicians handling the fungus

Finding the source of moisture is the first, most important step when treating dry rot! Once this source has been isolated, it is important to determine whether the Anglesey requires an increase or decrease in ventilation. Once these two factors have been sorted, it is then time to irrigate, replace timbers, re-plaster, etc.

Dry Rot – Serpula lacrymans:

  • Attacks mostly softwoods
  • Classed as a brown rot
  • Needs high moisture content in wood (it won’t affect timber below ~20% moisture content)
  • Dry rot is tolerant of alkaline conditions, and can readily spread behind plasters, mortars etc.

Treating Wet Rot

When discovering rot in a property, wet rot is the rot you hope it is over dry rot! Unlike dry rot, wet rot is a lot simpler and cheaper to treat. Again, just like dry rot, the most important step in preventing future rot in that Anglesey is finding the source of moisture – and isolating it. Make sure any timber in the property is not in direct contact with any material that is damp. If you find wet rot affecting timber joists, the fix is simple: find and isolate the source of moisture, cut off the affected timber, replace it with pre-treated timber, and treat the rest of the existing timber with a deep kill paste.

Diagnosing Dry Rot from Wet Rot

This is a difficult task for those who are not experienced timber specialists! Wet rot and dry rot can look very similar and are very commonly misdiagnosed. All our surveyors are highly trained and fully qualified experts in the correct diagnosis of fungal decay.

Dry Rot Diagnosis – what to look for:

  • Large cuboidal cracking
  • Fluffy white cotton wool-like mycelium under humid conditions
  • Silvery grey/mushroom coloured ‘skin’ mycelium under drier conditions – ‘peelable’ like a mushroom
  • Strands – grey – brittle when dry
  • Sporophore; fleshy pancake/bracket, white margin, and wide pored rust-red coloured spore-bearing surface
  • Spores – rust-red coloured
  • Active growth – ‘musty’ odour
  • Dry rot is tolerant of alkaline conditions and may readily spread behind plasters, mortars, etc.

Wet Rot (brown and white)

  • Wet rots are more localised to the source of moisture
  • Small cuboidal cracking – brown rot
  • Fibrous – white rot
  • Some produce strands, mycelium, and mushrooms
  • Become very brittle
  • Darkens

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WOODWORM

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Woodworm treatment specialists Anglesey – Timber treatments and guarantees.

We are a woodworm treatment company in Anglesey. We are specialists in diagnosing woodworm and timber rot issues. Are you buying a property and woodworm has been picked up on a survey? You now need to find out what kind of woodworm it is and if it needs treatment.

The most common woodworm infestations found in the UK are caused by common furniture beetle or wood boring weevil. These beetles need completely different treatments.

Common furniture beetle will require a chemical spray treatment. Wood boring weevil will require the source of moisture isolating and the affected timber replaced. You will normally find woodworm in floorboards, roof timbers, skirting boards, and furniture.

Just because you have found woodworm, doesn’t mean you need chemical treatment. We would highly recommend you have the woodworm infestation diagnosed first. You may end up saving a lot of money by having a woodworm survey carried out.

Another issue we find with a lot of woodworm companies in Anglesey is misdiagnosing historic woodworm attack. The timbers in your property could have inactive woodworm. Your timbers may have been treated for woodworm many years ago. An easy tell-tell sign is if the holes don’t have fine sawdust inside them, then they probably aren’t active.

Specialist woodworm Survey and woodworm report

If you instruct our woodworm surveyor in Anglesey to carry out a woodworm survey, you will receive the correct diagnosis. Our woodworm surveyor will inspect all accessible timbers for signs of woodworm and timber rot. They will correctly diagnose the infestation and determine if the woodworm needs treatment or not.

As a current homeowner, landlord, or someone who is looking to buy a property, you may experience issues with woodworm. There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding woodworm and treating an infestation. 

We can give you advice about diagnosis, surveys, and reports. Our surveyor will also tell you how to get rid of the infestation for good. Visit our Woodworm page, where we tell you how to spot the beetle and determine if the infestation is active or not. We also help you understand the costs involved in woodworm treatment, and whether or not the infestation can be treated using DIY methods.

We can help you find out whether or not you have active woodworm in your house and show you the damage it can cause if left untreated. The best possible way to get rid of woodworm is to have the entire property treated with an insecticide and this can be applied via high-pressure spray treatment. See below to find out how much it costs to treat woodworm.

What is woodworm?

Woodworm is the name more commonly given to the larvae of wood-boring beetles. Wood-boring beetles tunnel through timber and lay their eggs in cracks and old flight holes, which hatch into larvae. Larvae will then eat their way through the timber, which weakens the structure of the timber. Multiple larvae moving through the same timber can cause a weak timber. The dust associated with woodworm, also known as frass, is created at this stage. This waste product left behind by the woodworm is a visual clue that you may have a woodworm infestation. Larvae can eat away at the timber for many years before returning to the surface as a mature adult beetle. The emerged adult beetle then looks for a mate for this cycle to begin again.

The most common woodworm beetles in the UK are the Common Furniture Beetle, Powderpost Beetle, Death Watch Beetle, and House Longhorn Beetle.

Where will I find woodworm?  How do houses get woodworm?

You can find woodworm in any part of your home where there is timber present. The larvae of wood-boring beetles cause woodworm infestations. The most common cause of woodworm infestation is damp and damp timbers, as softwood with a high moisture content can be burrowed into and eaten through easily by wood-boring beetles. Wood-boring beetles prefer cold, damp conditions because of this. Logically, the best way to avoid an active woodworm infestation is to keep your property warm, dry, and well-ventilated. Different species of woodworm prefer different types of timber and moisture content. You can find beetles and exit holes in floorboards, floor joists, roof timbers, and even wooden furniture.

When do woodworm beetles emerge?

The adult woodworm beetles or wood-boring beetles usually emerge from the infested timber from late Spring (May) to early Autumn (September).

How can I tell if my woodworm infestation is active or not?

  • Do you have fine sawdust on any timbers or the floor?
  • Do you have small holes on any timbers?
  • Is there sawdust caught in cobwebs near structural timbers?
  • Do you have small holes in your floorboards?
  • Have you noticed sawdust on stored items in your loft?

If you have any of the above we highly recommend instructing a woodworm surveyor to take a look. One of our woodworm surveyors can correctly diagnose your woodworm issue and tell you if it’s active or not.

Active woodworm infestation can sometimes be very difficult to determine. Seeing the exit holes made by wood-boring beetles does not necessarily mean that the woodworm infestation is active. If the hole-bearing wood is dry and the relative humidity is below 55%, then the woodworm infestation is likely to be long-dead.

Look for fresh woodworm frass and new adult beetles in the Spring near undisturbed timbers or wooden objects.

Old frass made by woodworm will often fall out of cracks and exit holes when objects are moved or dry out. Old woodworm frass is not a sign of an active woodworm infestation.

What does woodworm look like? | How do you know if you have woodworm?

When active woodworm is left untreated this can leave timber damaged and extremely weakened.

It can be very difficult to spot the woodworm beetles and the woodworm larvae that drill the exit holes visible on timber, making it troublesome to determine whether or not you have a woodworm infestation.
Are you unsure as to whether you have an infestation of woodworm?

Although the woodworm beetles and larvae are difficult to spot, there are visible clues to help confirm whether timber is infested with woodworm. There are a few ways to spot a woodworm infestation, if you recognise any of these signs then you may have woodworm.

Not all of these signs indicate that you have an active woodworm infestation so don’t be alarmed! Many of the clues may be historic and there is no longer an active infestation. To be certain, we recommend asking a specialist to examine the timbers in question.

Signs that you may have a woodworm infestation:

  • Small, round holes in the wood. These are exit holes created by the wood-boring beetles.
  • Dust around the exit holes. Fine powdery dust is left behind by the wood-boring beetles, also known as frass.
  • Visible tunnels are present within the timber. An evident sign of woodworm infestation is the presence of small burrowing tunnels within the timber. These can be seen when the infested timber is cut.
  • In some cases: you can see the beetles emerging from the exit holes, or dead beetles near to the affected timbers. This is a clear sign of a woodworm issue. Wood-boring beetles emerging from the exit holes indicate that it is an active woodworm infestation. Observing dead beetles close to the exit holes or near the timber suggests that the woodworm infestation may be active or may be historic (no longer active). Whichever the case, it would be wise to instruct a specialist to inspect the timber for a correct diagnosis of the woodworm issue.
  • Damaged and/or weak joists, floorboards, and timbers. If you are aware of any damaged or weak timbers in the property then it is likely that the timber is experiencing a form of decay. There is a chance that it may be wet rot or dry rot and not a woodworm infestation, but it would be worth looking for evidence of woodworm. If you are unsure, then instructing a qualified specialist surveyor to visit the property and correctly diagnose the issue would be highly recommended.
  • The ends of joists and floorboards are brittle and crumble easily. The longer you have active woodworm and the longer the woodworm infestation is present, you may find that the ends of joists and floorboards begin to crumble.

If you are unsure whether you have a woodworm issue, active or historic woodworm infestation, then don’t hesitate to contact us and our team of qualified specialists can help and advise you on any form of woodworm infestation or other timber decay.

Call us today or fill in the contact form if you wish to organise a specialist woodworm survey.

How much does it cost to treat woodworm?

The cost of treating woodworm depends on the type of beetle present, the size of the Anglesey, and the type of treatment required. For a ballpark figure, treating an average-sized 3-bedroom property would cost ~£1000. This is for the chemical spray treatment only. If timbers are damaged and structurally unsound, then timber replacement can significantly increase the cost depending on what is required.

This is why you need to have the Anglesey inspected as soon as you suspect any form of beetle infestation.

How can you treat woodworm?

To treat wood-boring insects, you first need to find out what kind of woodworm it is. There are some species of wood-boring insects that require no treatment at all. You can simply remove some timbers and isolate the source of moisture to get rid of woodworm. Other types of beetle need chemical treatment and in severe cases, a lot of timbers may need replacing.

This is why the most important part of dealing with woodworm is getting the correct diagnosis from an expert.

If you have a woodworm issue and the infestation is still active, the primary way to treat the infestation is the use a chemical insecticide to kill the beetles and burrowed larvae. After the infected timber is treated with insecticide, it can be treated to prevent re-infestation with a protective lacquer.

We are specialists in diagnosing and treating a wide range of infestation issues. For more information and to book a survey with one of our highly-trained surveyors, call us today and speak with a member of our team. You can also get more information on any woodworm issues or woodworm infestations by sending us an email or filling in our contact form.

How will Dampserve treat the woodworm on my property?

Before treating any timbers, it is necessary to establish the full extent of the woodworm infestation. By instructing a fully qualified surveyor to carry out a full survey on the property in question, they will be able to determine the extent of the infestation. The surveyor will closely inspect all of the timbers in the infested Anglesey, even the timbers that are not exposed.

Our highly specialised surveyors and technicians will conduct a thorough investigation of the property before recommending and carrying out any wood-boring beetle treatment. They will identify all of the affected Angleseys, determine whether the infestation is still active, and identify the type of wood-boring beetle causing the infestation.

They will inspect the timbers and carry out a range of structural tests to identify the extent of the timber damage caused by woodworm infestation. They will look to see whether the infested timber needs simply treating, repairing, or fully replacing. After testing, they will establish the most effective and appropriate treatment for the property in question. The treatment our technicians carry out is to a very high standard and we ensure that the property is always left safe, clean, and tidy after our treatment is completed.

WET ROT

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We are a specialist wet rot and dry rot company in Anglesey. We provide honest, beneficial, and fully independent advice on all aspects of wet rot and dry rot across all of Anglesey and the surrounding Angleseys. Offering homeowners, buyers, estate agents, banks, and commercial clients specialist wet and dry rot reports.

For example:

– You’ve had a homebuyers report back from the bank. They’ve recommended that you obtain a specialist damp and timber report. They have stated that the property may be suffering from dry rot and want to know the extent of the damage. We offer fully detailed dry rot mortgage reports for this situation.

– You’re a landlord in Anglesey and a tenant has informed you of fungus growing in the property. You don’t know what kind of fungus is growing (dry rot or wet rot).

This is where our specialist timber rot surveyors can help. Our timber and damp surveyors will correctly diagnose the fungus and tell you if the property is suffering from any form of decay.

Very particular conditions are needed for dry rot to be present in a property. 9 times out of 10 the decay present is wet rot. For dry rot to survive, it will need a source of water, the correct temperature, oxygen, and a food source, i.e. timber.  The optimum temperature for growth of most wood-destroying fungi is between 20 degrees and 22 degrees. Lowering the temperature a little further will not normally prove fatal to fungi but they become dormant. If the temperature rises again, the fungus may return to an actively growing state and decay will then continue. If the temperature rises above the optimum the growth will slow and over 40 degrees the fungus will be killed.

Timber can be sterilised using heat. Under practical conditions, however, the time taken for the temperature to rise throughout the timber may limit the effectiveness of heat sterilisation, and the process cannot be used for the effective treatment of timber. This is why this method is not used very often.

You will find dry rot in the form of white strands, sheet mycelium, and fruiting bodies. White strands from dry rot are there to penetrate through brickwork and mortar joints to find moisture to transport it to dry and poorly ventilated areas. Doing this will help to spread dry rot infection under floors and in ceilings. The mycelium appears as silky white sheets and can be very wet. Fruiting bodies can appear as fleshy-like material and are covered in spores and this creates a red dust.

First is the removal of the moisture source, creating ventilation to make a dry environment, diagnosis of fungal growth, and the removal of defective timbers. Dry rot normally requires chemical treatment and cutting out and replacing the defective timber. Treatment may be required for brickwork in the form of sterilisation and the removal of any strands. Also, we will eradicate the dry rot by drilling the brickwork and injecting a fungicide to prevent further infection. After we have taken all the right procedures new timbers can be reinstated and any existing timbers will be treated with a deep kill paste.

The decayed timber takes on a dark or browner crumbly appearance, with cubical-like cracking, that becomes brittle and can eventually turn the wood into powder. An outbreak of certain types of dry rot fungus within a building is considered to be an extremely serious infestation that is hard to eradicate and usually requires a lot of treatment.

Eventually, the decay can cause so much damage that it causes instability and collapse in structures.

Wet rot is usually less expensive to treat because it normally doesn’t need chemical treatment. To treat you need to isolate the source of moisture, make the environment well-ventilated, and replace the timber.

Do you require a specialist dry rot survey or a specialist damp and timber company in the Anglesey area to eradicate any form of damp decay or timber infestation? Dampserve’s specialist wet rot & dry rot surveyors in Anglesey provide the correct diagnosis on any form of damp problem or any form of timber infestation and decay.

RISING DAMP

Rising Damp Treatment Company Anglesey

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We are specialists in rising damp diagnosis and treatment. We correctly diagnose damp problems daily. Our damp surveyors don’t just recommend installing a chemical damp proof course to make money, like a lot of other damp companies do. We actually find out if your damp problem is rising damp or not. The first thing you need to know is that rising dampness in buildings is very rare. Most properties in the UK will have a physical damp proof course in place and it will still be doing its job.

The photograph on the left is of a physical damp proof course that is over 120 years old. The damp proof course still looks practically brand new. This was uncovered during a damp survey after the owner had already had 4 different damp companies round to look at his damp problem. All of them recommended installing a new chemical damp proof course to fix his damp.

This is why we tell all our clients that the most important part of dealing with dampness starts with getting the correct diagnosis. You can install a new damp proof course and replaster the Anglesey but if the main source of moisture hasn’t been fixed then the damp will come back.

 

What is “Rising Damp”?

Rising damp is the movement of moisture in an upward motion through a material. Rising damp can have serious effects on the internal finish of a property. If you suspect that your property has rising damp, please seek specialist advice straight away.

Be very careful who you get out to look at the damp problem. There are many companies out there that mis-diagnose rising damp daily. A lot of companies will send out a surveyor on commission to look for work. These companies usually carry out free or very cheap damp surveys.

Always pay for a survey! Damp companies offering free surveys will always look to make money by recommending unnecessary treatments. Just like a new chemical damp proof course.

  • Does your home have rising damp?
  • Do you have a wet wall?
  • Do you have staining on your walls?
  • Do you have mould growth?
  • Is your wallpaper peeling off?

Free damp survey… this might sound good, but in the long run, a free damp survey can end up costing you thousands of pounds on unnecessary treatments. No one in this world works for free, so how do these companies make money? By selling you a product such as a chemical damp proof course. When we carry out a survey we don’t look for work, we look to correctly diagnose any damp problem. We charge a small fee for our surveys. If there is nothing wrong with the property, our surveyors will state exactly that in the report.

If treatment is necessary, our survey fee will always be deducted from the final invoice if the treatment is carried out by our company. This will give you peace of mind when buying a property, selling a property, renting a property or looking to get a damp problem fixed in your own home.

Most people will look at these issues and think they have rising damp. Just because your walls look wet or there is mould growth, doesn’t mean you have rising damp. The issue could be due to many things; bridging of the original damp proof course, high external ground levels, defective rainwater goods and many more.

The most common cause of damp in a home is condensation. Condensation can occur when a property has insufficient ventilation. Condensation will fill the property and black mould will start to appear in corners, behind furniture, on cold outside walls, and on any other cold surface.

If you do have rising damp, then unfortunately some remedial works will need to be carried out. If you have eliminated all sources of moisture and the issue is 100% rising damp, you’ll need to install a new damp proof course. As rising damp brings up salts, you will also need to remove the contaminated wall plaster and replace it with a waterproof sand and cement mix. Before the plastering is carried out you’ll need to apply a number of coats of salt neutraliser. This will help prevent salts from affecting the new plaster.

There are many new damp-proofing methods out there now. You have the cream damp proof course method, new tanking methods, membrane systems, and chemical-free methods to name a few. The method you use to rectify your damp problem is down to what sort of dampness you are suffering from.

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Dampserve have been operating for over 30 years. With a combined experience of our surveyors of over 100 years, you can rest assured we have seen it all and fixed it all.

Why choose us for a damp survey or timber treatment?

  • We offer complete peace of mind when it comes to carrying out damp and timber surveys in Anglesey.
  • All our surveys are fully independent and we don’t look for work like most damp contractors in Anglesey. That’s why we charge for our timber and damp surveys. We make our money from the survey fee, so if there is nothing wrong with the property, that’s exactly what we will state in the report.
  • How much does a damp and timber survey cost? The cost of a survey will depend on what needs inspecting and the size of the property. A specialist survey will range from £200-£600+.
  • All our specialist damp surveyors in Anglesey are fully trained and qualified with many years of experience carrying out damp and timber surveys.
  • Our surveyors will correctly diagnose the damp or timber decay (dry rot) issue. Our surveyors will not just say the problem is rising damp and try to sell you a damp proof course. WE CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
  • Again, this is why we charge for the damp and timber survey. You will be getting a specialist diagnosis and our surveyor will find the root cause of the damp problem.
  • We don’t just say everything is rising damp and recommend rising damp treatment like most damp contractors in Anglesey.
  • We carry out many surveys after other damp companies have been into the property. They always recommend a new damp proof course to fix the damp problem. The first thing all our surveyors will do when conducting a damp survey is find the original damp proof course. Every house in the UK built after 1875 will have a physical damp proof course. Your house will not need a new one (check the age of your property first).
  • Once the damp proof course has been found, our surveyor will look for bridging (most damp problems are due to bridging). Bridging is where plaster, flowerbed, a concrete floor has bridged the damp proof course. This will allow moisture to jump over it and penetrate into your walls.

 

  • Hopefully from reading the small comments above you will realise that we are not damp and timber contractors looking to make easy money by selling you an unnecessary damp proof course. We are specialist damp consultants that correctly diagnose any timber decay, infestation, and damp problem in Anglesey.

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Dampserve carries out down-to-earth damp and timber surveys daily across all of Anglesey and surrounding areas.