What to look for in a damp specialist
- Property Care Association membership (PCA)
- Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (CSRT) qualification
- Genuine moisture-meter survey before treatment proposed
- Differential diagnosis (rising vs penetrating vs condensation)
- Long-term-insured guarantee (GPI-backed) on damp-proof works
- Ventilation considered as a remedy not just a chemical injection
Typical pricing: £250-£450 survey, £1,800-£4,500 typical damp-proof course, £180-£600 condensation treatment
Regulator / certification: Property Care Association (PCA), CSRT qualification, Trustmark