5 telltale signs that it is time to ring the experts for a damp inspection

Becoming the owner of a property in London has become possible through making a large investment, often so that a business can operate in a better trading area, providing plenty of footfall. While a large sum has been paid, it is still considered a better option than paying a landlord rent without any control over improvements or extensions. It provides a base where plans can be made, and even parts can be rented out to help with repayments.

This can prove a masterstroke to the stability of a business, knowing that it owns something sizable in case its circumstances change, but that only remains so if they maintain it properly, which might have begun with a pre-purchase damp survey. Once occupying the property, it pays to be continually attentive and look out for the following 5 telltale signs that it is time to ring the experts for a damp inspection.

1. Unappealing dark spots, often green in appearance, are a sure sign that issues need addressing, as they indicate persistent mould growth. If mould keeps reappearing even after it’s been cleaned away, the building could have an underlying damp problem. Experts using the latest technology, carried by our team at London Damp Specialists, will carry out an independent damp and timber survey to confirm whether it’s due to rising damp, leaks, or poor ventilation, before recommending lasting solutions.
2. Every day tasks filing shelves or putting up a display, might alert a shop owner to issues regarding paint or wallpaper that starts to peel away from walls, bubbling and blistering, meaning that moisture is trapped underneath, often pointing to structural damp issues requiring a specialist’s assessment before they become extremely expensive to put right.
3. Owners can save time by looking for an independent damp surveyor near me and saving our number in their phone in case they find anything that is causing concern. When small damp marks expand or refuse to dry out, it’s a sign of serious moisture ingress. A damp inspection can pinpoint whether it’s caused by leaking pipes, rainwater penetration, or rising damp.
4. Simply walking around a property can provide obvious signs of concern necessitating considering the independent damp and timber survey cost, which will still prove to be outstanding value for money when preventing extensive damage. If floorboards, skirting boards, or door frames feel soft, crumbly, or have started to rot, it’s time to act quickly, rather than letting the issues escalate.
5. Something that is often not thought about but also shows signs of damp is when customers or staff start to persistently cough for no visible reason, or start to see respiratory problems, or worsened allergies that can be linked to hidden mould growth caused by damp. As soon as it occurs, bringing in experts is essential to protect people’s health and the property.

If you are an owner of a shop worried about the slightest signs of damp, we recommend you call us immediately on 020 7205 4886 to provide you with peace of mind.

Many thanks to Pete for interviewing me and everyone for your comments. I do live a peaceful life, enjoying the countryside and being with my wife and family. Loneliness is never an issue if you stay in touch with friends online or try to assimilate with locals. We have the perfect mix, as I head into town at least once a week for golf, football, and to socialise, and we head off regularly around Thailand to catch up with friends or visit events. I do acknowledge it’s not for everyone, but it would be a dull world if we were all the same. I think approaching 60 is a massive advantage in my chosen lifestyle.

Feel free to visit my YouTube channel to watch my videos, which are of a similar pace. Certainly, more daytime TV than thrillers. https://youtube.com/@rob_a_b?si=w_Xbv6Zv3FkeMtCI?sub_confirmation=1

And maybe you might consider giving my book a read, charting a tour around Thailand and Laos with my wife and her extended family, which covers the cultural differences, the challenges it provides, and how I deal with them. https://amzn.eu/d/0Eak0n4

 

Thanks again, Rob B.