Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Damp Surveys for Shrewsbury's Historic Town Centre in Shrewsbury

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

Independent Damp Surveyor

Damp, timber and thermal surveys in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury sits inside a loop of the Severn, and that shapes almost every damp problem we see here — rising groundwater near the river, saturated solid walls after flooding, and trapped moisture inside listed timber-framed buildings that were never designed for modern impermeable finishes.

We survey properties from Frankwell, Coleham and the Abbey Foregate riverside streets through to Belle Vue, Copthorne, Radbrook and the villages beyond. Timber-framed and Georgian buildings in the town centre often suffer from cement renders and gypsum plaster holding water against historic fabric, while modern estates on the outskirts tend to show condensation and interstitial damp instead.

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Common issues

Damp problems we see in Shrewsbury

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

Flood-related saturation in Severn-side properties

Trapped moisture behind cement render on timber-framed buildings

Decay in structural oak frames and wall plates

Rising damp in Georgian brick with raised external ground levels

Condensation in converted upper-floor town centre flats

Services

Damp surveys available in Shrewsbury

Listed and timber-framed building damp surveys

Post-flood drying and moisture monitoring

Damp and timber reports for mortgage lenders

Structural timber decay inspections

Breathable repair specification advice

Why book an independent survey in Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury damp survey

A typical inspection of a Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury homeowners

How much does a damp survey cost in Shrewsbury?

An independent damp and timber report in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?

We usually offer an appointment in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?

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 Shrewsbury do you cover?

As well as Shrewsbury itself we regularly survey properties in Telford, Oswestry, Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Welshpool 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 Shrewsbury?

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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