Our professional Damp Surveys provide a clear, documented assessment of moisture-related issues, helping you understand what’s happening, identify the likely causes and determine what needs to happen next.
We carry out non-intrusive inspections supported by photographic evidence and appropriate moisture-meter readings, giving you a clear picture of the condition of your building.
A damp survey is a non-intrusive assessment of a property to identify visible signs of damp, mould, condensation and other moisture-related issues and investigate their likely causes.
Damp and mould can have a number of possible causes, including:
• Condensation and inadequate ventilation
• Penetrating damp caused by defects to the building or external envelope
• Rising damp
• Leaks from roofs, gutters, plumbing or other building elements
• Problems with heating, insulation or ventilation
• Other sources of moisture entering or accumulating within the property
Our assessments are observational and non-intrusive, meaning we assess accessible areas without destructive opening-up works. Findings are supported by photographs and appropriate moisture-meter readings.
A survey can help identify the likely cause of a damp or mould problem, although some issues may require further specialist investigation or intrusive inspection before the cause can be confirmed.
Government guidance recommends that landlords identify and address the underlying causes of damp and mould rather than relying solely on treating visible mould.
Damp and mould aren’t just cosmetic issues. Left unidentified or unresolved, moisture can damage building materials, affect the condition of a property and create an unsuitable environment for the people who use it.
For property owners, landlords, facilities managers and organisations responsible for buildings, understanding the cause of damp and mould is an important part of keeping properties safe, well maintained and compliant.
A professional Damp & Mould Survey provides clear, documented information about the condition of the building, helping you to:
• Identify visible signs of damp, mould and moisture
• Understand the likely causes and contributing factors
• Identify areas that may require further investigation
• Prioritise repairs and remedial work
• Maintain clear records of property condition
• Support your wider property management and compliance responsibilities
Damp and mould can affect any type of building, from homes and supported accommodation to offices, schools and commercial premises.
We carry out Damp Surveys across a wide range of properties and facilities, including residential properties, supported accommodation, offices, schools and educational facilities, retail and commercial premises, and larger property portfolios.
Our Asbestos Surveys are completed using recognised industry guidance,
relevant standards, and legislation including:
• Housing Act 2004 & HHSRS
• Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Awaab’s Law for Supported Housing
Whether you require an Asbestos Survey on its own or alongside other compliance services, we’ll help coordinate the process through one trusted provider, making property compliance simpler to manage.
Our competent surveyors carry out Asbestos Surveys across a wide range of commercial and residential properties, ensuring each survey is appropriate for the building and its intended use.
Based in Manchester with a particular focus on Greater Manchester and the wider North West. But our team supports clients across the UK, so wherever your properties are located, we’re ready to help.
Our compliance reports are written in plain English, with clear findings, practical recommendations and documentation that’s ready to use. No unnecessary jargon, just reports that help you act quickly and stay compliant.
From your first enquiry to your final report and beyond, we’re committed to clear communication, prompt responses and proactive recommendations and reminders to help you stay compliant without the stress.
We coordinate your compliance services in one place, reducing administration, saving time and making property compliance easier to manage, so you can focus on supporting your residents.
This is the second time we have used this company, and once again they have exceeded our expectations. This company offers every compliant service we need, which genuinely makes our day-to-day operations run more smoothly and gives us complete peace of mind.
Their customer service is outstanding. Every interaction—whether by phone or email—has been prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful. It’s clear that they value their clients and take pride in delivering reliable, efficient support.
They have become a trusted part of our process, and we will certainly continue using them in the future.
“We use The Compliance Company for all of our Supported Housing properties, and have been delighted with the service they provide.
They deal with all of our annual certificates to ensure we are always compliant, we are provided with a folder of all of our up to date certificates and have signed up to their monthly direct direct package so we can manage our cashflow better.
Great service for supported housing or care providers looking for a single point of accountability on their properties”
“Great service and report issued very quickly. As a landlord we would highly recommend to other landlords.“
We provide Damp Surveys across the UK, supporting commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, public sector and residential property, including social and supported accommodation in maintaining safe, compliant buildings.
Our surveyors regularly work across:
• Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan)
• Merseyside (Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Southport, Knowsley, Sefton)
• Cheshire (Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Wilmslow)
• Lancashire (Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Accrington, Rossendale, Chorley, Lancaster)
• West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Batley)
• South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley)
• North Yorkshire (York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Ripon, Selby, Skipton)
• East Midlands (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
• Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent)
• West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell)
• North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Durham)
• East Anglia (Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough)
• Greater London (Central, North, South, East, West London)
• Kent (Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway, Ashford, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells)
• Surrey (Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Redhill)
• Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Harlow)
• South Coast (Hampshire, Sussex, Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, Eastbourne)
• South West (Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton)
• South Wales (Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil)
• Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling, Perth)
There is no general legal requirement for every property to have a Damp & Mould Survey carried out at a set frequency.
However, landlords and organisations responsible for buildings have responsibilities relating to the condition, safety and suitability of their properties. Where damp or mould has been identified or reported, an appropriate investigation may be necessary.
A professional Damp & Mould Survey provides documented evidence of the property’s condition and can help identify potential causes, inform remedial work and support your wider property management and compliance responsibilities.
The requirements that apply will depend on the type, use and occupancy of the building
If you manage supported or temporary accommodation, Awaab’s Law may apply where the property is relevant social housing provided by a registered provider and occupied under a tenancy. It does not currently cover supported or temporary accommodation occupied under a licence.
Awaab’s Law does not generally apply to offices, schools, retail premises or other non-social housing properties.
If you’re unsure what requirements apply to your property, we at The Compliance Company can help you identify the appropriate inspection and next steps
A Damp & Mould Survey can often identify the likely cause or contributing factors, but a non-intrusive inspection cannot always establish the definitive cause.
There is no universal requirement for Damp & Mould Surveys to be carried out annually or at another fixed interval across all property types.
A survey may be appropriate when damp or mould has been reported, visible signs have appeared, a recurring problem has not been resolved, or there has been water ingress or another event that could have affected the building.
For organisations managing multiple properties, a proactive approach to identifying and managing damp and mould can also help identify recurring issues across a portfolio.
A standard non-intrusive survey can identify visible signs and indicators of moisture, but it cannot guarantee that every concealed issue will be detected.
Where there are signs that a hidden defect or source of moisture may require further investigation, we’ll explain this in the report and recommend the appropriate next step.
You may need both. An EPC and a Damp Survey assess different aspects of a property, but there can be a relationship between energy performance and damp and mould.
An EPC assesses a property’s energy efficiency, including factors such as heating and insulation. A Damp Survey investigates damp, mould, condensation and other moisture-related issues.
We regularly help organisations manage both as part of their wider property compliance requirements, providing one point of contact for the inspections their buildings need.
Find out more about our EPCs.
Yes. Our Damp and Mould Survey service is now available for supported housing providers managing multiple properties, so you have consistent reporting across your portfolio.
Each survey includes clear findings, photographic evidence, moisture-meter readings and recommended next steps.
Our Damp Surveys start from £129 for 1–4 bedrooms.
All prices are exclusive of VAT. Prices may vary depending on your location, property size, layout and the scope of the survey required. Volume discounts may also be available for portfolio, repeat or regular requirements.
Stagnant water, infrequently used outlets and poorly maintained systems are all it takes for Legionella risk to build up. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations, managing that risk is your legal responsibility.
We assess your setup, tell you exactly what needs addressing and give you the documentation to prove you’re on top of it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place.
We carry out the full assessment, document the findings clearly and give you a prioritised action plan.
Any building constructed before 2000 is likely to contain asbestos. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, you need a survey before any refurbishment or demolition work starts.
We carry out asbestos management and refurbishment surveys, identify any asbestos-containing materials and give you a clear, legally compliant record.
Compliance in supported housing is a different beast.
It has stricter frameworks, sector-specific requirements and a very different set of responsibilities.
We have a specialist division built entirely for it. Same one-stop-shop approach, built specifically for housing providers, care organisations and nominated individuals managing property compliance.
