Damp Survey vs Damp Proofing Quote: What is the Difference?
Published: 2026-03-01 • Written by Parkside Construction
If you are in the process of buying or selling a house, finding dampness is one of the quickest ways to freeze the chain. Many home buyers quickly turn to local damp proofing companies offering "Free Estimates and Inspections." This is a massive trap.
The Conflict of Interest:
Damp-proofing contractors make their living by drilling holes, injecting chemicals, stripping back plaster, and wrapping membranes. If their inspector comes to your property for "free," they have an immense incentive to find rising damp and quote for chemical solutions.
Why independent surveys are safe?
We are completely independent property surveyors. We charge a fair, upfront fee starting from £450. We never sell chemical solutions or construction works. If your walls are dry, we say so. Our diagnostic reports protect you from aggressive and entirely unnecessary structural masonry stripping.