Independent Damp, Timber & Waterproofing Specialist
I am an experienced independent surveyor specialising in diagnosing damp and timber defects. I provide detailed easy to understand survey reports for homeowners, tenants, estate agents, landlords and pre-purchase.
Dampness comes in many forms and if left untreated can become a major problem in the home or workplace. As a trained expert I will give you a comprehensive analysis of the problem and advise you on the best options available.
Once a certain amount of moisture penetrates timber it will start to rot. Timber rot can cause the wood to dry, crack, weaken and often disintegrate causing serious structural damage.
Non-destructive testing of timber which enables accurate detection of hidden timber defects. A thin needle like drill bit is driven into the timber, the resistance is measured, recorded and printed, an evidential graph is produced.
In situ humidity moisture testing for concrete floor slabs, meeting the British standards BS 5325 and BS 8203.
As a waterproofing specialist I can advise on all aspects of; Structural Waterproofing, Cavity Drainage, Tanking, BS 8102 Waterproofing Regulations. I also investigate existing waterproofing, which may have failed, to locate the source of the failure and suggest remedial action to remedy the failure.
Expert Witness and CPR Reports.
I am fully experienced and hold the qualifications to be an expert witness, if called upon by a solicitor or the courts, in a dispute between two parties. I am an associate member of the Expert Witness Institute. I am able to produce an expert report complying with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
Many mortgage lenders require a pre-purchase damp and timber survey and that this survey must be carried out by a Property Care Association (PCA) member. PM Surveyor is a member of the PCA.
True rising dampness is not common but does exist and is often mis-diagnosed by contractors and surveyors. Due to mis-diagnoses of the cause of the defect the solutions can often be wrong and costly. Very often the remedy to solve the problem can be cheap and simple with no need to start causing any sort of destructive works to your property.
I have the experience to correctly diagnose and offer independent advice for the best possible remedy. I supply a fully written easy to understand survey report, with inserted photographs.
I specialise in the following:
- Pre-purchase property damp and timber reports
- Damp and timber survey reports inc specifications
- Structural water proofing survey reports inc specifications
- Wood rotting fungi and woodworm investigations
- I am fully experienced in the diagnosis and recommendations needed to ensure that the correct remedial treatments are carried out
- CSRT Qualified
- Fully Insured
- Property Care Association (PCA) Member
My clients include:
- Home Owners
- Pre-purchase
- Estate Agents
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Councils
- Architects
- NHBC Warranty Conditions Insurance Covers
Covering the areas of Greater London, Beds, Cambs, Northants, Bucks, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk, Sussex, Berks, Essex, Kent, Surrey. I will also consider other areas not listed on the map, please get in touch for a quote.
Great service, Thank you for your prompt action and accurate report.
Peter undertook the survey very soon after our asking and he returned his report to us in two days of the survey being undertaken. A thorough job.
It’s been a pleasure doing business with Peter, we are impressed by his professionalism, efficiency and no-nonsense approach. Only had the initial contact with him late last week and today we have our report already!
Peter was very helpful, efficient in carrying out my survey and providing a report with easy to understand instructions for improvements. Great value for money also.
Peter provides us with advice and a report promptly and gave us the comfort to seek quotes for the work recommended. Would recommend.
The surveyor Peter Martin conducted a damp/timber survey of a property in Horley Surrey. All aspects of the work was excellent and the report was issued promptly with all aspects clearly explained.
Good communication, accurate work, reasonable price. I recommend the use of PM Surveyors.