We pride ourselves on providing an honest opinion when carrying out a quotation/survey on your property. We have built up our reputation on our honesty by only quoting when work is required.
All our surveys are undertaken by a fully qualified surveyor. Our surveyor is a Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments CSRT and a Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing CSSW. By having a qualified surveyor and being members of the Property Care Association (PCA), our survey reports are accepted by all the major banks and mortgage providers.
Damp Survey
A Damp Survey will involve our CSRT Surveyor investigating the cause of a damp problem. (Such as rising dampness, salt contamination or penetrating dampness).
Detailed Survey Report to Include:
Property Observations (External & Internal), Findings & Appropriate Recommendations.
Instrumental tests carried out to wall surfaces using electronic moisture meters.
Specifications & Costings (Quotation).
Damp Proofing/Plastering/Insulation Quotation
A Damp Proofing/Plastering/Insulation Quotation will involve providing a specification and costings for a problem that has already had its root cause identified. (Rising Dampness, Salt Contamination or Penetrating Dampness).Please note that this is not a survey and therefore no diagnostic testing will be undertaken. Our specification will be based on the diagnosis given to us. If you are unsure of the exact cause of dampness then we recommend that a survey is undertaken.
A quotation document will include:
Specification & Costings ONLY (Quotation).
(Detailed Survey Report NOT INCLUDED)
Condensation/ Ventilation Survey.
Our Condensation Survey will involve our Surveyor assessing the whole property for evidence of a condensation and ventilation issues.
Detailed Survey Report to Include:
Property Observations (External & Internal), Findings & Appropriate Recommendations.
Instrumental tests carried out to assess condensation risk.(Temp, RH & Dew Point etc)
Check of Existing Ventilation Equipment using a calibrated anemometer where possible.
Specifications & Costings (Quotation).
As an add on to our condensation/ventilation survey, we can also offer a data logging service. This service involves installing data logging equipment within a property for a set period of time. The equipment provides data from within your home, which can then be used to find the causes of a condensation/mould problem. A full report of findings and recommendations is supplied once the data has been fully analysed.
Timber (Woodworm/Rots) Survey.
Our Woodworm/ Rots Surveys will involve our CSRT surveyor identifying any active or inactive wood boring insect’s infestation and/or identifying areas of rot (Fungal Decay). If an active attack is identified,you will be given appropriate recommendations to rectify the problem.
Detailed Survey Report to Include:
Property Observations (External & Internal), Findings & Appropriate Recommendations .
Specifications & Costings (Quotation).
Structural Waterproofing (Below Ground) Survey
A Structural Waterproofing Survey will involve our CSSW surveyor inspecting the problem area and designing a suitable structural waterproofing specification.
Detailed Survey Report to Include:
Property Observations (External & Internal), Findings & Appropriate Recommendations.
Specifications & Costings (Quotation).
Multiple surveys can be booked where more than one type of problem is evident.
Pre-Tenancy Dampness Surveys
A pre-tenancy dampness survey will involve checking the property for evidence of dampness, looking for any defects which may lead to dampness and checking that ventilation is adequate for the property.
The survey is intended to try and identify exisiting problems and to try and identify where we believe that the property may be at risk of future problems once the tenant has moved
in.
The link below provides an overview for landlords for the new Homes (Fitness for human habitation) Act 2018.
Detailed Survey Report to Include:
Property Observations (External & Internal), Findings & Appropriate Recommendations .
Specifications & Costings (Quotation).
NOTES:
Payment is required when you book your survey appointment. All survey fees are subjected to VAT at 20%.
*All surveys are of a non destructive nature unless agreed otherwise.
You can contact us by calling NOTTINGHAM 0115 9304240 or DERBY 01332 960160 or use our contact form.
All our Damp & Timber Reports are undertaken by our Qualified Surveyor Paul. He is a Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) and Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW).
Damp & Timber reports are often required when purchasing a property by Lenders (Banks/Building Societies) when a valuer notes "Damp or timber decay may be present" - without a subsequent CSRT Remedial Survey Report they may not lend.
Our specialist Damp and Timber Survey will provide you with a full written report which will contain diagnosis of any issues regarding timber decay or damp ingress along with appropriate recommendations and specifications for the correct remedial measures to rectify the problem.
A Full Property Damp & Timber Survey includes:
Scope of Damp Survey (External & Internal Inspection):
Scope of Timber Survey (Internal):
All the above will form part of the report. If you have further instructions, we would require these before the survey is undertaken.
The survey will be of a non- destructive nature and will not include moving furniture /lifting and refitting carpets etc. The client should arrange for this to be undertaken prior to our arrival on site if required. (This applies mainly to when timber sub floor inspection is required).
If you require a survey, which includes investigations of a destructive nature, then please confirm this in writing. An additional fee may be required for such a survey and we will require written authority from the vendor.
External observations are from ground level (unless scaffolding has been provided) and therefore detailed inspection to roof coverings, chimney stacks and rainwater goods is restricted accordingly.
The report should be available within 2-3 working days. The report can be sent via email in a PDF file format or a hard copy can be sent through the post. (Or both if requested)
Please contact us for further details and the cost of the survey.
NOTES:
Payment is required when you book your survey appointment. All survey fees are subjected to VAT at 20%.
*All surveys are of a non destructive nature unless agreed other
Our CSRT CSSW Surveyor has put together a gallery of pictures of some of the defects, strange problems and general problems we come across on a day to day basis.
Areas Covered by CK Walker Damp & Timbers
Derbyshire
Derby City
Nottingham & its immediate surrounding areas.
Burton-on-Trent.
Castle Donnington.
The shaded area on the map below shows the areas we cover.
You can contact us by calling NOTTINGHAM 0115 9304240 or DERBY 01332 960160 or use our contact form.
CK Walker Damp & Timbers feature in a damp proofing case study by Safeguard Europe.
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