Market Drayton, Shropshire

Cottage & Farmhouse Damp Surveys, Market Drayton in Market Drayton

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

Independent Damp Surveyor

Damp, timber and thermal surveys in Market Drayton

Around Market Drayton we mostly survey cottages, converted farm buildings and period town houses — properties where solid walls, uninsulated floors and intermittent heating combine to produce damp that gets misdiagnosed as rising damp.

We cover the town centre, Longslow, Little Drayton and the north Shropshire villages toward Hodnet and Adderley. Barn and outbuilding conversions are common here and frequently show interstitial condensation where insulation was added without a vapour strategy.

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Common issues

Damp problems we see in Market Drayton

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

Interstitial condensation in barn and outbuilding conversions

Solid-wall cold spots producing surface mould

Rising damp in cottages with high external ground levels

Rot in embedded joists and timber lintels

Septic and drainage issues saturating external walls

Services

Damp surveys available in Market Drayton

Cottage and farmhouse damp surveys

Conversion condensation diagnosis

Damp and timber reports for lenders

Insulation and vapour control advice

Thermal imaging surveys

Why book an independent survey in Market Drayton?

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

Thermal imaging survey in Market Drayton

The survey

What happens on a Market Drayton damp survey

A typical inspection of a Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton homeowners

How much does a damp survey cost in Market Drayton?

An independent damp and timber report in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton?

We usually offer an appointment in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton?

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 Market Drayton do you cover?

As well as Market Drayton itself we regularly survey properties in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Telford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Whitchurch and the wider Shropshire area. We also work throughout the UK for portfolio, social housing and lender instructions.

What happens during a damp survey in Market Drayton?

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.

Guides