Damp and timber report-Leeds

Johnjones7656 · 4 May 2017 at 1:01PM

So after getting a full survey done on the house we're buying it's been recommended a full damp and timber report is carried out. Survey reads like a house of horrors-lots of damp/woodworm/timber rot in loft conversion! No one we know has bought a property this old before so have no experince of damp and timber surveys-can anyone recommend one in Leeds? Thanks!

illusionek · 4 May 2017 at 2:16PM

Cant recommend anyone but make sure you go with an independent surveyor i.e. not linked to or recommending company providing any damp proofing service.

I got mine from PCA site although I read quite few not so good feedbacks about PCA itself.

kingstreet · 4 May 2017 at 2:23PM

This is the only place I know to look for independents who don't actually do the remedial work, they just report on problems;-

http://independentdampsurveyors.co.uk/

Johnjones7656 · 4 May 2017 at 2:47PM

Thanks-have looked there but there doesn't seem to be anyone in West Yorkshire! Can only find one!!

n217970 · 4 May 2017 at 3:51PM

http://archpropertysolutions.co.uk/

No, never dealt with them but they are listed on the PCA

Novice_investor101 · 4 May 2017 at 8:00PM

I used J H Rees & Sons for a damp & timber survey of my house before I bought it. They are independent & PCA registered & were excellent. It does say on their website they are South Yorkshire based but you could give them a call & see if they'll make the trip to Leeds.