Damp Survey Dewsbury

Independent damp surveyor for Dewsbury

Dewsbury grew rapidly as a centre of the heavy woollen trade, and many of its homes date from that era: stone and brick terraces climbing up from the River Calder to Dewsbury Moor, Earlsheaton and Thornhill, alongside later council-built estates and newer houses.

Ben is only a few miles away in Cleckheaton, so Dewsbury is very much local. He provides independent surveys that identify the real cause of damp and timber problems, with no treatments to sell.

Damp problems common in Dewsbury homes

Mill-era terraces

Solid walls, cellars and suspended timber floors are typical, and they are prone to damp when ventilation is blocked or cement-based repairs trap moisture.

Terraces on slopes

Streets built across the valley sides often have higher ground at the rear, which can bridge damp-proof courses or push damp in sideways.

Rented homes

Dewsbury has a large rented sector, and Ben is often asked to give a neutral view where tenants and landlords disagree about mould.

Leaks from gutters and downpipes

Blocked or broken rainwater goods are one of the most common causes of damp patches, and one of the cheapest to fix.

Surveys available in Dewsbury

• Homeowner Survey: For owners and landlords who want the cause of damp, mould, rot or woodworm diagnosed properly before any work is done.
• Pre-Purchase Survey: Buying a home? Find out whether damp or timber issues flagged by your surveyor are real, how serious they are and what they'll cost.
• Landlord & Tenant: A neutral report for landlords, tenants and letting agents on what is causing damp or mould, and what needs to happen next.
• Timber Rot & Woodworm: Spongy floors, cracked timber or small holes in joists? Identify dry rot, wet rot or woodworm and whether it's still active.

Areas of Dewsbury covered

Surveys are available across Dewsbury and its WF12 / WF13 postcodes, including:

• Town centre
• Ravensthorpe
• Thornhill
• Thornhill Lees
• Savile Town
• Westtown
• Dewsbury Moor
• Earlsheaton
• Crackenedge
• Chickenley
• Shaw Cross
• Hanging Heaton

Why an independent survey?

Many companies offering free damp surveys in Dewsbury also sell the treatments they recommend. Ben's only income from your home is the survey fee, so he can tell you honestly when a problem is simple maintenance, and when it isn't. Read about the different types of damp.

Also covering nearby

• Batley
• Mirfield
• Heckmondwike
• Wakefield