Part of Ward Property Services UK LtdA moisture survey is a measurement exercise rather than a repair proposal. It answers a specific question — how wet is this structure, and is it drying? — with calibrated instruments and a documented methodology. Landlords, purchasers, insurers and managing agents all use them to establish facts before decisions are made.
We record surface and deep readings, air temperature, relative humidity, dew point and material moisture content, and can repeat the survey at intervals to demonstrate a drying trend. Where flooring is to be installed, we carry out hygrometer testing of screeds to confirm they are ready.
Common signs
- ✓ Uncertainty about whether a structure has fully dried
- ✓ A dispute between landlord and tenant about damp
- ✓ A homebuyer report recommending further investigation
- ✓ Flooring failures suspected to be moisture related
- ✓ Insurance drying said to be complete but doubt remains
Likely causes
- • Residual construction moisture in new builds and extensions
- • Historic leaks that were dried informally
- • Hygroscopic salts holding moisture in plaster
- • Ground moisture beneath solid floors
- • Persistent condensation raising material moisture content