Damp Proofing United Kingdom
Concerned about damp, mould, condensation or unexplained moisture in your property? Arrange a professional onsite damp inspection for a fixed £120. We’ll arrange for a vetted damp proofing contractor covering your area to assess the affected areas and investigate the likely source of the problem.
You do not need to diagnose the damp yourself. Tell us what you can see, where it appears and how much of the property is affected. Our current inspection coverage is focused on Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with additional areas planned as our contractor network expands.
Find Out What May Be Causing the Damp Before Choosing a Treatment
Damp symptoms can look similar even when the underlying causes are different. Low-level damp patches, recurring black mould, condensation, damaged plaster or moisture on external-facing walls do not automatically point to one specific form of damp.
An onsite inspection allows the affected areas and relevant property conditions to be considered together. The contractor can then explain the likely cause and, where remedial work is recommended, provide a separate quotation for you to consider.
You remain free to decide whether or not to proceed with any recommended work.
- Low-level damp and suspected rising damp
- Penetrating damp and water ingress symptoms
- Black mould and recurring mould growth
- Persistent condensation and excess moisture
- Damp proof course concerns
- Peeling, damaged or crumbling plaster
- Damp patches on walls or ceilings
- Moisture problems where the cause is unclear
From Damp Problem to Clear Next Steps
A straightforward four-step process designed to help you understand the likely cause before deciding whether any remedial work is right for your property.
Tell Us What You’ve Seen
Send your property address, postcode and a short description of the damp, mould or moisture symptoms.
We Check Coverage
We contact you regarding the booking and arrange a vetted damp proofing contractor covering your location.
Onsite Inspection
The contractor assesses the reported areas and relevant property conditions to investigate the likely source of the moisture.
Review Your Options
If remedial work is recommended, you can review a separate quotation with no obligation to proceed.
How We Vet Damp Proofing Contractors
Before we arrange inspection enquiries with a contractor, we review key business and service information to help ensure they are suitable for damp and moisture work.
Business Details Checked
Trading and business information is reviewed as part of the contractor approval process.
Public Liability Insurance
Contractors are required to provide evidence of current public liability insurance.
Damp Experience Reviewed
Relevant experience with damp, moisture, mould, condensation and associated property problems is considered.
Credentials Checked Where Claimed
Qualifications, accreditations and trade memberships are checked where a contractor represents that they hold them.
Insurance-Backed Guarantees
Our appointed contractors provide insurance-backed guarantees on qualifying damp proofing remedial work. The applicable provider, duration, coverage, exclusions and eligibility will be set out or confirmed before remedial work proceeds.
A Paid Inspection Before Remedial Work Is Considered
The £120 fee covers the onsite damp inspection. It is separate from any quotation for repair or damp proofing work, giving you an opportunity to understand the likely issue before deciding what to do next.
The reported damp or moisture areas and relevant property conditions are assessed at the property.
The contractor can explain what appears to be contributing to the problem and what may need to be considered next.
Where work is recommended, a separate quotation can be provided for you to consider.
Damp & Moisture Problems We Can Arrange Inspections For
You do not need to know which category your problem falls into. These service pages explain common symptoms and possible causes in more detail.
Rising Damp
Low-level moisture and symptoms that may be associated with rising damp or damp proof course issues.
Learn about rising damp →Penetrating Damp
Moisture that may be entering through walls, roofs, pointing, render, gutters or other external defects.
Learn about penetrating damp →Mould
Recurring mould and the moisture conditions that may be contributing to mould growth inside the property.
Learn about mould →Condensation
Persistent condensation, excess indoor moisture and associated damp or mould symptoms.
Learn about condensation →Damp Proof Course
Low-level damp where the condition of the existing damp proof course may need to be considered.
Learn about damp proof courses →Damp Surveys
General damp assessments where the exact type or source of the moisture problem is not yet known.
Learn about damp surveys →Understand the Problem Before Paying for Treatment
Similar-looking damp symptoms can have different causes. The aim of the inspection is to assess the property before deciding what remedial work may be appropriate.
The affected parts of the property can be inspected rather than relying solely on photographs or a description.
The inspection can help establish whether the problem appears consistent with rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, mould or another moisture source.
Where remedial work is considered appropriate, the contractor can explain the proposed treatment and provide a separate quotation.
Your Inspection Fee Can Be Credited Against the Agreed Work
Your £120 payment covers the onsite inspection. If the appointed contractor recommends remedial work, any quotation for that work is separate and there is no obligation to proceed.
Damp Inspections in Greater Manchester & Lancashire
Our current contractor network is focused on Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Submit your full postcode with your enquiry and we’ll confirm whether an appointed contractor is available for your property.
Areas We Currently Cover
Choose a region below to view local damp proofing information and available location pages.
Explore Damp Proofing by Area
View our current regional coverage pages below.
Damp Proofing UK FAQs
Clear answers about the inspection fee, what happens onsite and how contractor coverage works.
How much does a damp inspection cost?
The onsite damp inspection costs a fixed £120. We contact you regarding the booking and arrange a vetted damp proofing contractor covering your location to attend the property.
Do I need to know what type of damp I have?
No. Describe what you can see and where it appears. The inspection is intended to investigate the likely cause, so you do not need to diagnose the problem yourself.
What problems can be inspected?
Inspections can be arranged for suspected rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, mould, damp proof course concerns, damaged plaster and other moisture problems where the cause is unclear.
What happens during the onsite inspection?
The contractor assesses the reported damp or moisture areas and relevant property conditions to investigate the likely source of the problem.
Will I receive a quotation for remedial work?
If remedial work is recommended, the appointed contractor can provide a separate quotation for you to consider after the inspection.
Do I have to proceed with the recommended work?
No. The £120 fee is for the onsite inspection service. You decide whether you wish to proceed with any separate quotation for remedial work.
What happens to the £120 if I proceed?
If you proceed with recommended remedial work through the appointed contractor, an amount equal to the £120 inspection fee is credited against the agreed cost of that work, subject to the applicable terms.
Which parts of the UK do you currently cover?
Our current damp inspection coverage is focused on Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Enter your address and postcode when submitting your inspection request and we will confirm contractor availability for your location.
Who carries out the inspection?
Damp-Proofing.net arranges the appointment with a vetted damp proofing contractor covering your area. The appointed contractor attends the property and carries out the onsite assessment.
Ready to Arrange Your Damp Inspection?
Send your property details and a short description of the problem. The fixed onsite inspection fee is £120.