Independent Damp Experts Offering Impartial Advice

to Residential and Commercial Property Owners.

As a practicing Chartered Building Surveyor the founder of Phillips & Co recognised a basic flaw in the property purchase market.

Damp in one shape or form is probably the most common defect found within property.

Unfortunately, within the scope of a Mortgage Valuation, Homebuyers Report or Full Structural or Building Survey the surveyor may not have either the experience or expertise but more commonly the time or specialist equipment to undertake a thorough investigation into the causes of an apparent damp problem within a property.

As a consequence of this the report produced often makes the reader aware of high moisture levels having been recorded and recommends a further investigation by a "Damp Specialist".

THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN

Phillips & Co are not contractors or sales reps, we are an Independent firm of Chartered Surveyors

and members of the Property Care Association specialising in Damp and Timber defects.

We will undertake a thorough investigation of the property but we will charge a fee for this service.

We are happy to recommend trusted tradesmen to undertake any remedial works identified such as re-pointing brickwork, removing render,

lowering external ground levels, improving ventilation, plumbing repairs etc and we also offer a project management service if required.

Please call us on 01234 354279 For further information.

Every year thousands and thousands of pounds are wasted or either unnecessary

or inappropriate repairs to properties in the UK with supposed rising damp.

But please, don't take our word for it.....

THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANCIENT BUILDINGS

"According to Douglas Kent, Technical Secretary of SPAB, the inappropriate installation of damp-proof courses to combat rising damp accounts for much unnecessary work on old buildings.

True rising damp is rarer than commonly perceived but is regularly misdiagnosed.

In the SPAB's experience, mortgage lenders can demand unnecessary damp-proofing work during house purchases. Although chartered surveyors have a duty to follow a trail of suspicion, some simply pass all responsibility onto remedial treatment contractors with a vested commercial interest encouraging over-specification. It is worth challenging any recommendation you believe is questionable and, if necessary, seeking a second opinion in writing from an independent chartered surveyor or consultant (note, not contractor). "

ITV HOUSE OF HORRORS

"Damp is a fertile area for rip-off traders as the very word can set alarm bells ringing and panic householders into paying anything to have the problem dealt with. In reality, many older properties in Britain have some form of damp within the structure, but often this does not need serious remedial work to treat. As you can’t see what is really going on with damp you do rely on the damp-proofing company to be honest."

THE TIMES ONLINE

"Living: Is the damp really rising?

Clare McVey investigates damp diagnoses that leave consumers paying for unnecessary work"

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