Hereford, Herefordshire

Damp Surveys in Hereford

Damp specialist in Hereford — damp & timber reports and independent damp surveys in Hereford and surrounding areas. CSRT accredited and LM3DMC qualified with 18 years' experience.

Independent Damp Surveyor

Damp, timber and thermal surveys in Hereford

Hereford's housing ranges from Georgian and Victorian terraces in the city to stone farmhouses, cottages and barn conversions across the county. We provide independent damp surveys in Hereford, identifying whether moisture is rising damp, rain penetration, or condensation — before you spend on treatment.

We survey homes across Hereford, including Belmont, Holmer, Tupsley, Whitecross and the wider Herefordshire area. Older stone and solid-brick properties often show penetrating damp from weathered walls and failed gutters, while suspended timber floors in pre-war homes are prone to wet rot and woodworm. Every damp and timber report is independent and prioritised.

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Common issues

Damp problems we see in Hereford

Every property is different, but these are the damp, moisture and timber issues we most often diagnose in Hereford and nearby Herefordshire homes.

Penetrating damp in stone and solid-brick walls

Timber decay and woodworm in suspended floors and roof voids

Rising damp in Victorian terraces and older cottages

Condensation and black mould in modernised homes

Damp in barn conversions and rural properties

Services

Damp surveys available in Hereford

Damp and timber reports

Rising damp surveys

Mortgage damp reports

Thermal imaging surveys

Timber decay and woodworm diagnosis

Pre-purchase damp inspections

Why book an independent survey in Hereford?

We are not affiliated with any damp-proofing or remedial contractor. Our only job is to find the cause, document the evidence, and tell you what to do next — whether that's a simple ventilation change or a specialist repair.

CSRT accredited surveyors
LM3DMC qualified
18 years of specialist experience
Reports accepted by mortgage lenders
No vested interest in remedial work

The survey

What happens on a Hereford damp survey

A typical inspection of a Hereford home takes 1–2 hours on site, with your written damp and timber report normally issued within 2–3 working days.

1. Site inspection
We inspect the affected areas and the wider building fabric of your Hereford property, inside and out.
2. Readings & imaging
Calibrated moisture meter readings and thermal imaging trace hidden moisture paths and cold spots.
3. Diagnosis
We identify the actual cause — rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, a leak or timber decay.
4. Written report
You receive a photographic report with readings, findings and prioritised, costed next steps.

Not sure what you're looking at yet? Read our signs of damp guide, check typical damp survey costs, or see how we handle heat loss surveys and ventilation systems.

FAQs

Damp survey questions from Hereford homeowners

How much does a damp survey cost in Hereford?

An independent damp and timber report in Hereford typically starts from around £250 for a standard house, with larger or more complex properties priced individually. We give you a fixed quote before we attend, and there is no charge for remedial work because we don't carry any out. See our damp survey cost guide for a full breakdown.

How quickly can you attend a property in Hereford?

We usually offer an appointment in Hereford within a few working days, and we can often prioritise urgent mortgage or purchase deadlines. Send us the postcode and your deadline and we'll confirm availability within one working day.

Will a mortgage lender accept your damp report for a Hereford property?

Yes. Our damp and timber reports are prepared by CSRT accredited, LM3DMC qualified surveyors and are written in the format lenders and solicitors expect, with moisture readings, photographic evidence, a diagnosis and costed recommendations.

Are you independent from damp-proofing contractors in Hereford?

We are completely independent. We do not sell, install or subcontract remedial damp-proofing work, so there is no incentive to over-specify treatment. You get a diagnosis based only on what the evidence shows.

Which areas around Hereford do you cover?

As well as Hereford itself we regularly survey properties in Leominster, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Worcester, Hay-on-Wye and the wider Herefordshire area. We also work throughout the UK for portfolio, social housing and lender instructions.

What happens during a damp survey in Hereford?

We inspect the affected areas and the wider building fabric, take calibrated moisture meter readings, use thermal imaging to trace cold spots and hidden moisture paths, check ventilation and inspect accessible timbers. You receive a written report with photographs, readings, the cause of the problem and prioritised next steps.

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