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We had a problem in our kitchen a while ago and it appeared that damp was beginning to appear. I knew nothing about damp in houses before so I contacted a local surveyor to look at the problem for me. This surveyor was Bwpda approved so I knew he had great credentials. Being a member of the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association I felt confident that this surveyor would know his stuff. I must admit, at first I contemplated getting in a building firm to look at the problem in my kitchen. The only problem was many of them didn`t have the Bwpda certificates so I was hesitant about using their services. If a surveyor who`s a member of the Bwpda tells you that damp exists then you know that they are telling the truth. Independent surveyors don`t carry out the repair work themselves so they have no vested interest in telling you that work exists when it doesn`t. All that happens is a customer gets a detailed report which tells them what work is required and what problems are in the property. Armed with my surveyor`s report it turned out that the problem in our kitchen was minimal. Luckily I had obtained the services of a professional who was listed on the Bwpda member`s website.

rising damp

Anyone that has to maintain a household budget will know that keeping the monthly costs down can be quite a juggling act. When unexpected problems arise it can be quite distressing and problems such as Rising Damp can be quite expensive to put right. In some cases it might not be Rising Damp at all but how can you tell if it is or it isn`t? The best solution is to ask an independent surveyor to check out the property to establish if true Rising Damp has set in. Independent surveyors can provide a comprehensive service for private households and they will only report on their findings. It sounds a bit cynical but certain unscrupulous building firms might diagnose Rising Damp when it doesn`t even exist. An independent surveyor won`t look for work they`ll just give you a comprehensive report about what condition the property is in. With the cost of living forever rising why should you have to pay for something that doesn`t need doing? It`s worrying enough if you think that Rising Damp is present so you certainly don`t want to be ripped off by cowboy companies. Ask the surveyor to look at your home if you think that Rising Damp has appeared and they will honestly tell you if a problem exists or it doesn`t.

woodworm

Buying a house will be for many, the biggest investment of their life. Hence, people want to know if the property they are investing in is in a good condition. If the homebuyers report comes back saying that a timber survey might be required then there could possibly be a problem with Woodworm or some other type of infestation. These problems will need to be dealt with before the sale goes through, so an independent surveyor might be required to establish if Woodworm exists or it doesn`t. If the surveyor is a member of BWPDA then you know that they will provide you with a detailed report that can highlight nay potential Woodworm infestations. If a problem doesn`t exist they`ll tell you so and the house sale can go through as planned. It`s not just Woodworm that independent surveyors deal with as they can inspect any potential problems with damp too. In fact, most independent surveyors specialise in all aspects of damp, insect and fungal decay and they can report back on any potential problems. It`s worth getting the surveyor in if the homebuyers report shows that a timber inspection might be needed. This way you can ensure that any problems with Woodworm are dealt with before you move into the property.

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