Oldbury, West Midlands

Damp Surveys in Oldbury

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

Independent Damp Surveyor

Damp, timber and thermal surveys in Oldbury

Oldbury has dense Victorian terraces, interwar semis and a large amount of social housing across Langley, Warley and Tividale. We report independently for owners, landlords and housing providers, including damp and mould inspections under Awaab's Law.

We survey Langley, Warley, Rowley Regis, Tividale, Blackheath and Smethwick. Back-to-back and tunnel-back terraces often have solid nine-inch walls with no cavity, so wind-driven rain shows internally on exposed gables. In flats and maisonettes the recurring issue is condensation and black mould caused by undersized extraction and cold single-skin bathroom walls.

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Common issues

Damp problems we see in Oldbury

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

Wind-driven rain through solid nine-inch gable walls

Black mould in flats and maisonettes with weak extraction

Cold single-skin bathroom and kitchen walls

Bridged DPCs from raised yards and concrete paths

Rot in ground-floor joists over damp sub-floors

Services

Damp surveys available in Oldbury

Damp and mould inspections for landlords

Damp and timber reports

Social housing and Awaab's Law reports

Thermal imaging surveys

Mortgage damp reports

Ventilation and PIV assessments

Why book an independent survey in Oldbury?

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 Oldbury damp survey

A typical inspection of a Oldbury 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 Oldbury 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 Oldbury homeowners

How much does a damp survey cost in Oldbury?

An independent damp and timber report in Oldbury 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 Oldbury?

We usually offer an appointment in Oldbury 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 Oldbury 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 Oldbury?

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 Oldbury do you cover?

As well as Oldbury itself we regularly survey properties in West Bromwich, Dudley, Halesowen, Birmingham, Walsall, Smethwick and the wider West Midlands area. We also work throughout the UK for portfolio, social housing and lender instructions.

What happens during a damp survey in Oldbury?

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