The Damp Specialist Company

Independent damp surveying across Surrey and London

The Damp Specialist Company is an independent surveying and consulting practice focused on diagnosing moisture problems in buildings rather than selling remedial treatment. Its stated purpose is to identify the true cause of damp, timber decay and mould, and to set out findings in a report written in plain English. The practice presents itself as an alternative to treatment-led companies, arguing that many properties receive costly waterproofing work that addresses symptoms instead of the underlying defect.

Work is carried out for homeowners, landlords, buyers and sellers, estate and letting agents, and property developers and managers. The company reports coverage across Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Richmond, Kingston, London, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Kent and Buckinghamshire, with Brighton, Horsham and Wimbledon also listed among its areas.

Residential survey services

For private clients the practice offers a set of distinct survey types, each aimed at a different kind of moisture or building problem:

• Damp survey
• Damp and timber survey
• Damp and condensation/mould survey
• Insurance surveys and moisture mapping
• Drone roof inspection
• Drainage surveys

These are presented as suitable for owners, buyers, sellers and landlords, with each report described as independent and focused on protecting the property.

Commercial and specialist work

A parallel commercial line covers damp and restoration surveys, drone roof inspection and CCTV drain surveys, aimed at property managers, estate agents and developers. The company also handles flood assessments and describes itself as a flood restoration specialist. Beyond surveys, it provides one-off consultations, ongoing project consultations and salt testing, covering cases where a single visit or continued support through a project is required.

How the diagnosis is carried out

The method is described as a first-principles approach: establishing the source of moisture before recommending anything. In practice the company reports mapping affected areas to pinpoint problems, carrying out internal and external inspections to identify construction defects, and using moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, hygrometers and endoscopic cameras to detect hidden issues and measure moisture. The output is a survey report containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Where work is needed, the practice refers clients to trusted contractors rather than carrying out remedial treatment itself.

Types of damp investigated

The surveys cover the common forms of damp encountered in buildings: rising damp from naturally occurring ground water, penetrating damp from rainfall or external defects, water leaks from plumbing, drains and waste pipes, hygroscopic damp from contaminated building materials, and condensation caused by poor ventilation and extraction.

Qualifications and affiliations

The company states that it is qualified as Certificated Surveyors in Timber and Dampness in Buildings through the PCA, and that team members hold IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician and Applied Structural Drying certifications. It also identifies itself as a PCA member and a flood restoration specialist. These credentials are presented as the basis for assessments intended to be accepted by insurers, landlords and property owners.

Contact and company details

The practice is based at Jury Farm, Ripley Lane, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6JT. Enquiries are handled by telephone and email, and surveys can be booked directly through the website. The company is registered as The Damp Specialist Company, company number 09853967, with VAT registration number 491 7009 82.