Tag: cctv drain survey

Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings

Whilst this document is good in that it offers some form of a sensible approach into the advice of damp buildings, it is something that has lost all traction. Expensive damp surveys I often see […]

Number 1 cause of rising damp is?

I find the number 1 cause of rising damp is drain defects. Other damp specialists might say it’s something else, but from my experience carrying out thorough damp investigations that include drains that’s what I […]

Investigation of moisture and its effects on traditional buildings. Principles and competencies joint position statement

Following the above guidance, the methodology in BRE DIGEST 245 will produce quantitative moisture analysis, and is particularly relevant where rising damp symptoms are visible. The image below is typical of where rising damp symptoms […]

CCTV drain survey of a 200 year old culvert on a Grade 2 Listed Building

Grade 2 listed building damp investigation, finding out why the building has damp issues. Well old buildings normally have old drains, that can have a few defects. Old drains and damp go hand in hand […]

Bridged damp proof course, and rising damp treatment

Very basic damp investigation cause. Unfortunately my client has been caught by an alleged damp expert surveyor, prior to my survey. Damp issues continued within the property as the root cause wasn’t identified.    

CCTV drain survey finds cause of rising damp

This video shows some basics in regards to damp issues. You can clearly see a cause of rising damp within this Wiltshire property. If you need a survey to find the root cause of rising […]