THE STERLING APPROACH
Survey first, remedy second.
A large proportion of our survey work in Wakefield comes from letting agents and landlords following a tenant complaint, where a clear, evidenced report is needed before any remedial work is authorised or a disrepair response is prepared.
Homeowners across Sandal, Horbury, Ossett and the wider district also commission the same survey, usually after noticing a damp patch or a musty smell and wanting an explanation before paying for any work.
What the survey actually involves
TYPES OF DAMP
What the survey actually involves
Construction specific inspection
Whether the property is an older solid wall terrace, a cavity wall post war house, or something in between.
Evidence gathering
Moisture and environmental evidence used to support the conclusion rather than stand in for it.
A written outcome
A clear explanation of the likely cause and what remedial work, if any, is justified.
WAKEFIELD
Built for Wakefield's landlords, agents and homeowners
For managed property, the report is written so it can support a landlord's decision and sit in the property file. For homeowners, it is written in plain terms so the cause and the next step are both clear.
Covering the city centre, Sandal, Horbury, Ossett and the wider Wakefield district.
Book a damp surveyCOMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about this service
Do you survey rented properties on behalf of Wakefield letting agents?
Yes, this is a core part of our work in the district, usually following a tenant report of damp or mould.
Can the survey be used as evidence in a disrepair case?
The report sets out what was found and the likely cause. Whether it is sufficient for a specific legal process is a question for the instructing party, but it is written to be clear and evidenced.
How do I book a damp survey in Wakefield?
Call us or send the postcode and what you can see and we will confirm the next available appointment across the district.
“We’d had a damp patch by the chimney for ages and couldn’t work out where it was coming from. Sterling found the problem and sorted it. We waited for the wall to dry before redecorating and it’s been fine since.”
Margaret · HorsforthBook a damp survey.
Tell Sterling what you can see and where. We will confirm the next available damp survey for Wakefield and the surrounding area, then set out clearly what, if any, remedial work is justified.
Book a damp surveyCall 07415 909211