THE STERLING APPROACH
Survey first, remedy second.
Leeds letting agents and landlords commission a large share of our damp surveys, usually off the back of a tenant complaint or a void inspection ahead of re letting. Homeowners in the Leeds suburbs commission the same survey ahead of a sale, a purchase or simply because a damp patch has appeared and they want to know what is actually causing it before they pay for anything.
The survey covers the building's construction, the pattern and history of the moisture, and the internal and external fabric relevant to the affected area. Where the evidence points to a straightforward cause, we say so. Where it does not, we say that too, rather than guessing.
What the survey actually involves
TYPES OF DAMP
What the survey actually involves
Internal and external inspection
The affected room and the external elevation, guttering, ground levels and drainage that could be feeding it.
Moisture and construction evidence
Readings and observations used as evidence, not treated as a standalone diagnosis.
A written outcome
A clear explanation of the likely cause, what would confirm it further if needed, and what remedial work, if any, is justified.
LEEDS
Built for Leeds landlords, agents and homeowners
For managed property across Leeds, the survey report is written so it can go straight into the landlord file or support a disrepair response. For homeowners, it is written in plain terms so you know what you are dealing with before committing to any remedial work.
Covering Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Armley, Beeston, Hyde Park, Kirkstall, Roundhay and the city centre.
Book a damp surveyCOMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about this service
Do I need a damp survey before selling a Leeds property?
It can help. A written survey giving the actual cause of any damp, rather than a vague mention on a mortgage valuation, gives a buyer and their solicitor something concrete to work from.
Will the survey recommend damp proofing automatically?
No. The survey reports what the evidence shows. If that points to rising damp, damp proofing may be recommended. If it points to a leak, ventilation problem or defect in the wall, a different remedy will be recommended instead.
Do you survey rented properties for letting agents?
Yes, this is a regular part of our work across Leeds, usually following a tenant report and used to support the landlord's decision on next steps.
Book a damp survey.
Tell Sterling what you can see and where. We will confirm the next available damp survey for Leeds and the surrounding area, then set out clearly what, if any, remedial work is justified.
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