Expert Damp, Condensation & Mould Assessment

For Homes and Historic Buildings

Damp and mould can affect both building integrity and occupant wellbeing. Nova Surveyors offers comprehensive, evidence-led surveys tailored to domestic and historic properties. Our non-invasive inspections identify root causes of moisture issues, whether structural or lifestyle-related and support legal, tenant, and retrofit contexts. Services range from one-off damp assessments to long-term environmental monitoring and expert reporting for dispute resolution.

Specialist Damp & Mould Diagnosis

Thorough, non-invasive surveys are carried out to diagnose dampness, condensation, and mould growth in both domestic and historic properties. The approach is occupant-sensitive and fabric-aware, with a focus on identifying root causes and translating sensor data into clear, actionable insight.

Surveys typically include:

  • Visual inspections and moisture mapping
  • Temperature, humidity, and dew point measurements
  • Fabric condition and ventilation assessments
  • Clear recommendations and remedial advice

Cost: Packages range from £250 for short-term single-room monitoring to £1,000–£1,500 for long-term multi-room remote monitoring (up to 10 years). Optional add-ons include remote smoke, carbon monoxide, and radon detection.

Environmental Monitoring

Tailored environmental monitoring packages help identify and differentiate between structural defects and moisture issues linked to occupancy and lifestyle. Monitoring is also essential for validating retrofit interventions, particularly in older properties. Collected data is translated into practical, easy-to-understand insight, supporting homeowners, landlords, and tenants.

Monitoring services include:

  • Spot checks using handheld thermohygrometers
  • Data logging sensors (temperature, humidity, CO₂, dew point, surface temperatures)
  • Wireless remote monitoring with real-time dashboards and alerts
  • Diagnostic monitoring during disputes or litigation
  • Pre- and post-intervention assessments to evaluate effectiveness
  • Clear recommendations and remedial advice

Cost: Packages range from £250 for short-term single-room monitoring to £1,000–£1,500 for long-term multi-room remote monitoring (up to 10 years). Optional add-ons include remote smoke, carbon monoxide, and radon detection.

Tenant-Focused Advice

Reports are designed to promote understanding between landlords, tenants, and support teams. They address both technical findings and context, such as affordability or health constraints.

Advice includes:

  • Identification of landlord obligations and relevant tenant behaviours (e.g. underheating, poor ventilation)
  • Clear distinction between behavioural choices and limiting factors (e.g. mental health,
  • income, mobility)
  • In-home assessments with tailored guidance for residents
  • Reports suitable for legal defence or complaint resolution

Support in Disrepair and Complaints

Expert advice is available to housing providers, legal teams, and residents involved in property condition disputes.

Support includes:

  • Disrepair claims and Section 9/10/11 cases
  • Complaints or responses to the Housing Ombudsman Service.
  • Independent, CPR part 35 compliant expert reports for legal proceedings

All reports are:

  • Transparent, impartial, and clearly evidenced
  • Presented in user-friendly language
  • Structured to support formal dispute resolution