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Rising damp assessment & investigation in London
Damp or damaged plaster near the skirting?
Tell us what needs doing. We’ll organise the right help and explain the price.
All London boroughs · Homes, landlords & managed properties · Your area: Central London
- Direct enquiries
- Clear scope and price
- You approve extra work
- Your project price
- Request a scoped quote Materials, preparation and access included as agreed. VAT shown in your quotation.
- Need help urgently?
- Call for availability Tell us your postcode, work required and access arrangements. Sending a form does not book attendance.
Investigation is quoted to scope. Specialist surveys, laboratory testing, waterproofing systems and reinstatement are separate unless expressly included. A visual inspection is not a structural or mortgage survey.
Low-level damp has more than one possible explanation. Request investigation of the construction, external levels and moisture history before committing to an injected treatment or replacement plaster.
Start with what you can see
Your repair question, answered
Is a damp patch near the skirting definitely rising damp?
No. Low-level staining or damaged plaster is a symptom, not proof of rising damp. Leaks, external moisture and other causes need consideration. Request an investigation before committing to injection treatment, replastering or waterproofing.
The work, explained
What the visit can include
- Review low-level symptoms and the building context.
- Agree access and appropriate investigation.
- Explain findings and any additional checks needed.
Investigation is quoted to scope. Specialist surveys, laboratory testing, waterproofing systems and reinstatement are separate unless expressly included. A visual inspection is not a structural or mortgage survey.
Help us plan your visit
What to include in your enquiry
- Send photos inside and of adjacent ground levels if safe.
- Mention previous damp treatments.
- Provide the age or construction details if known.
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Investigation is quoted to scope. Specialist surveys, laboratory testing, waterproofing systems and reinstatement are separate unless expressly included. A visual inspection is not a structural or mortgage survey.
Investigation, specialist testing and remedial treatments are separately scoped.
From enquiry to finished work
- Send the fault or task list and your postcode.
- Agree the scope, price and appointment with Mayfair.
- We arrange the appropriate trade and explain any extra work for your approval.
Workmanship cover, duration and exclusions are set out in the written quotation. Product warranties follow their manufacturer’s terms.
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Tell us what’s happening and where. We’ll help you work out the next step and what it costs.
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This is not an emergency response service. Do not wait for an online reply if there is an immediate risk to people or property.
How quotes and orders work →Help us plan your repair
Damp or damaged plaster near the skirting?
Send photos inside and of adjacent ground levels if safe.
London coverage
Damp & mould investigation across London
We serve all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. Choose an area to see repair options, visit preparation and a direct enquiry route.
Example work, explained
Finding the cause of a damp wall
- The problem
- A damp patch, peeling finish or recurring staining needs a cause established. A meter reading or photograph alone cannot distinguish every source of moisture.
- The work involved
- Review when the patch appears, nearby plumbing, external defects, ventilation and the building's construction. Agree further investigation and source repairs from the findings.
- Checks and next steps
- Explain the likely source, any limits of the inspection and the plan for repair and drying. Surface treatment or redecorating is considered once the underlying problem is addressed.
Need similar work at your Central London property? Tell us the symptoms and access arrangements.
Search by neighbourhood, borough or postcode. August 2026 ONS data gives district-level suggestions, including when you enter a full postcode. Districts can cross boroughs; send your street and full postcode when booking.
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London postal districts can overlap borough and county boundaries. London coverage includes London addresses using outer postal prefixes; it does not mean every address in the surrounding counties is included.
Questions about damp & mould investigation
Do you automatically recommend a damp-proof course?
No. The proposed repair should follow the findings. Similar-looking damage can have different causes and require different work.
Can you tell the cause of damp from a photograph?
Photos help describe the symptoms but do not prove the cause. Building condition, moisture sources and the history of the problem need consideration before a treatment is recommended.
How much does rising damp assessment & investigation cost?
Investigation, specialist testing and remedial treatments are separately scoped. We provide a quote including VAT for the agreed work.
Do you cover all of London?
Yes. We cover all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. Select a borough below or include your full postcode when requesting a quote. The appointment depends on the required work and available specialist.