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Swansea Timber & Damp Surveys Ltd
Decayed floor joists and timbers in an exposed sub-floor void

Independent · Experienced · South Wales

Independent Damp & Timber Surveys Across South Wales

Independent investigations and detailed written reports for homeowners, buyers, landlords, businesses and property professionals.

We identify what's likely causing the problem. We don't sell damp-proofing or timber treatments.

  • 30+ years' experience

    Building & property industry

  • Independent advice

    No treatments sold

  • PCA trained

    Damp & timber surveying

  • Detailed reports

    Clear findings & recommendations

Independent advice. Not a sales pitch.

We don't sell damp-proofing or timber treatments. Our job is to identify what's causing the problem and explain what to do next.

  1. 01

    We investigate the cause

    Looking at the property and its conditions, not just the visible symptom.

  2. 02

    We set out the evidence

    Written findings, likely causes and appropriate recommendations.

  3. 03

    We don't sell the remedy

    No damp-proofing, chemical DPC installation, timber treatment, mould removal or remedial building work.

Our approach

Finding the cause, not just treating the symptom

Depending on the circumstances, an investigation may consider:

  • Moisture patterns
  • Condensation
  • Humidity
  • Dew point
  • Ventilation
  • Penetrating moisture
  • Suspected ground moisture
  • External defects
  • Timber condition
  • Wet and dry rot
  • Wood-boring insects
  • Thermal patterns

Methods used where appropriate

  • Visual inspection
  • Moisture measurements
  • Humidity and dew-point assessment
  • Thermal imaging where appropriate

Not every technique is used on every survey — the approach depends on the property and the concern.

Floor timbers and joists exposed for inspection in a property investigation

What you receive

A clear written report

Following the survey, you'll receive a professional written report explaining:

  • Observed findings
  • Likely causes
  • Relevant contributing factors
  • Recommended next steps

Inspections cover accessible areas and are non-invasive unless otherwise agreed. Not every concealed defect can be identified.

In the field

Evidence-led investigation

Genuine photographs from our survey work across South Wales.

Low-level wall and skirting being examined during a damp investigation

Damp & moisture investigation

Investigating moisture patterns and possible contributing defects.

Timber specimens laid out for examination of insect damage

Timber condition

Assessing accessible timbers for decay and wood-boring insect activity.

External drainage channel examined as part of a moisture investigation

Identifying the cause

Looking beyond the visible symptom to understand what may be contributing.

FAQs

Common questions

Can't see your question? Get in touch.

Discuss your property

Tell us what you've noticed and where the property is. We'll explain whether a survey is appropriate and what it would involve.

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