What Is a Damp Survey?

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 What Is a Damp Survey? (Single Defect Inspection Explained)
0:12 When You Need a Damp Survey (Homebuyers, Valuations & Visible Damp)
0:29 Why Damp Is a Serious Issue for Buildings and Health
1:53 How a Chartered Surveyor Investigates Damp Properly
2:53 Finding the Real Cause of Damp (Not Just the Symptoms)
3:13 Common Causes of Damp in Older and Poorly Maintained Properties
4:54 Why You Should Use a Chartered Surveyor Instead of a Damp Contractor

A damp survey is a focused inspection used to assess the extent and cause of dampness in a building. It is often referred to as a single defect inspection and is typically carried out when damp is visible, highlighted in a valuation, or identified in a Level 2 survey.

In this video, our RICS Chartered Building Surveyors explain how a professional damp investigation works, why identifying the true cause matters, and how the right advice can save significant repair costs.

You’ll learn:
• When a damp survey is needed and what triggers an inspection
• Why damp can affect both the building fabric and occupant health
• How chartered surveyors investigate damp using experience, inspection, and specialist equipment
• Why the source of damp must be identified before any treatment
• The most common causes of damp in older and poorly maintained properties
• Why independent surveyor advice is different from contractor-led solutions

Damp is not a diagnosis. It is a symptom. A proper inspection looks beyond the affected area and considers the whole building. Issues such as defective pointing, leaking gutters, failed damp proof courses, blocked cavities, or plumbing defects are often the real cause.

A Chartered Surveyor provides independent, insurance-backed advice based on how buildings are designed and how they fail. This helps ensure you treat the cause of the problem, not just the visible signs.

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