Surveys -
Survey and verbal report: £95
When mould has been found and the primary causes need to be identified before potentially expensive building works are undertaken. Or where Landlord/Tenant is not taken seriously as to the problem.
Survey and written photo report: £250
When a mould issue presents the primary causes need to be established, expensive works often take place with simple, small changes could have resolved the issue. Our reports can be backed up where required with our support in having the mould cleaned or the property unfit to live in.
Quotes & Estimates (Insurance, Landlord, etc.) -
Visual checks and clean up quotes: £150
Clean ups -
Minor Mould clean up: £140 - £180
(single area of surface mould)
Medium Mould clean up: £150 - £280
(full room or two/three small areas of surface mould)
Major Mould clean up: £300+
(full property clean up of surface mould including removal of contaminated items to be disposed of)
Survey Tools
We use a variety of tools during surveys depending on what is found and what we are looking for. The majority of our tools are non destructive, meaning we don't leave holes, marks or any other damage to the property. These tools are outlined below:
| DAMP & MOULD |
Humidity Meter: This instrument is used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere.
Digital Thermometer: This instrument is used to measure the temperature of the environment which, when combined with the humidity, gives the "dew point".
Laser Thermometer: This instrument is used to measure the temperature of a particular surface.
Thermal Camera: The thermal camera allows us to identify damp surfaces, hidden mould, drafty areas, and missing or failed insulation.
Moisture Meter: This instrument is used to measure the percentage of moisture in a given substance including wood, masonry, and plasterboard.
Anemometer: This instrument is used to measure wind speed and pressure, so we can see the severity of drafts.
Exposure to mould is not healthy for anyone, and the following individuals are at an increased risk: babies, children, pregnant women, the elderly, immune compromised patients and individuals with existing respiratory conditions including asthma. When inhaled, even in small amounts, mould can cause a wide range of health problems. Symptoms include wheezing, nasal and sinus congestion, watery or red eyes, nose and throat irritation, skin inflammation and irritation, aches and pains, fevers, asthma, allergies, emphysema, and prolonged exposure may lead to death.
NORTH EAST KENT
Property Solutions
Types of damp problems
- Condensation (very common)
Caused by high humidity.
- Penetrative Damp (common)
Caused by water entering via cracks or leaks in the walls or roof.
- Rising Damp (uncommon but often blamed)
Caused by ground water entering through the damp course and seeping up into the walls and floor.
- Previous Leak/Flood (commonly overlooked)
Where a previous leak or flood has not been dried thoroughly, keeping the temperature low, causing condensation to gather.