How long does a survey take?

On site

• Residential damp survey: typically 1–2 hours, depending on property size and the number of affected areas
• Combined damp and timber survey: allow 2–3 hours
• Commercial premises: from a couple of hours to a full day for larger buildings
• Multi-area and portfolio programmes: scheduled across one or more visits, agreed in advance

The report

Your written report is normally delivered within 3 working days of the visit. If you're up against an exchange deadline or an Awaab's Law timescale, tell us when booking, because next-day reporting is available on request.

One thing we don't do is rush the inspection itself. Moisture profiling, tracing a leak path, or distinguishing condensation from a fabric problem takes the time it takes. That thoroughness is exactly what you're paying for, and what makes the report defensible when a solicitor, lender, or tribunal reads it.