Telford, Shropshire

Damp Surveys Across Telford & the Wrekin in Telford

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

Independent Damp Surveyor

Damp, timber and thermal surveys in Telford

Telford combines 1970s new-town housing with older mining and ironworking cottages around Dawley, Madeley and the Ironbridge Gorge. Its system-built and timber-frame housing needs a different approach from traditional brickwork, and we survey both.

We survey Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley, Madeley, Shifnal and Newport. New-town system-built homes are prone to cold bridging, interstitial condensation and mould after insulation and window upgrades, while older cottages on former mining ground show penetrating damp and movement-related cracking that lets water in.

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Common issues

Damp problems we see in Telford

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

Interstitial condensation in system-built new-town housing

Cold bridging after window and insulation upgrades

Penetrating damp through cracked render on older cottages

Damp linked to ground movement on former mining land

Timber decay in gorge-side and older stone properties

Services

Damp surveys available in Telford

Condensation and mould diagnosis

Ventilation and PIV assessments

Damp and timber reports

Thermal imaging surveys

Mortgage damp reports

Pre-purchase damp inspections

Why book an independent survey in Telford?

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 Telford damp survey

A typical inspection of a Telford 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 Telford 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 Telford homeowners

How much does a damp survey cost in Telford?

An independent damp and timber report in Telford 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 Telford?

We usually offer an appointment in Telford 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 Telford 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 Telford?

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 Telford do you cover?

As well as Telford itself we regularly survey properties in Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Bridgnorth, Dudley 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 Telford?

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