A damp survey with The Damp & Mould Man costs from £100+VAT for a mould report or from £250+VAT for a full HHSRS-compliant damp survey, fixed and upfront. Across the UK the price runs from £100 to £600 depending on the property, the provider and the level of detail, and most providers won't tell you their rate until you've booked a visit. Here's a straight answer.
Our prices at a glance
| Service | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mould Report | From £100+VAT | Homeowners and tenants who want a professional view of a mould problem, its cause and what to do about it. |
| Full Damp and Mould Survey | From £250+VAT | Landlords and agents who need an HHSRS-rated report with moisture readings and thermal imaging where relevant. |
Across Lincoln and Lincolnshire. The price you see is the price you pay, plus VAT: no call-out charges and no surprise extras. Full details on our pricing page.
Typical UK damp survey costs
| Survey type | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free "quote" visit | £0 (but...) | Sales call from a remediation company. No written report. Expect a quote for treatment within 48 hours. |
| Basic visual inspection | £75 to £150 | Walk-round with moisture meter. Verbal or short written summary. |
| Residential mould survey | £100 to £200 | Focused mould assessment with cause identification and written report. |
| Comprehensive damp & mould report | £200 to £400 | Full HHSRS-compliant report with thermal imaging where relevant, moisture readings, remediation plan. |
| PCA-certified forensic report | £400 to £600+ | Expert witness quality. Often used for legal disputes or large commercial properties. |
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Damp inspection vs damp survey vs damp and timber report
The three names get used loosely, but they usually mean different things, and the price follows the depth.
Damp inspection or damp check
A quick walk-round with a moisture meter, often offered free or cheaply by companies that sell damp-proofing work. You may get a verbal opinion or a short note rather than a written diagnosis.
Damp survey
A proper diagnosis of what is causing the damp, with readings, photos and a written report setting out the cause and the fix. Our Full Damp and Mould Survey is this, from £250+VAT, and adds an HHSRS hazard rating. For mould on its own, our Mould Report is from £100+VAT.
Damp and timber report
A damp survey that also covers timber defects such as wet rot, dry rot and woodworm, usually asked for by a mortgage lender when buying. We don't publish a separate price for one, so tell us when you book if a lender has asked for it and we'll confirm the price before the visit.
What the report includes
| Included | Mould Report | Full Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Visual mould assessment (no laboratory testing) | Yes | Yes |
| Humidity readings, where conditions allow | Yes | Yes |
| Moisture readings, where conditions allow | No | Yes |
| Cause identification | Yes | Yes |
| Written report | Yes | Yes |
| Remediation advice | Yes | Yes |
| Photo documentation | Yes | Yes |
| Thermal imaging, where relevant | No | Yes |
| HHSRS hazard rating | No | Yes |
| A phone call to talk the report through | Yes | Yes |
Why "free" surveys aren't free
Many damp proofing companies advertise "free damp surveys". What they mean is: a salesperson will visit, then try to sell you £2,000 to £10,000 of remediation work. The survey isn't independent, and you won't get an impartial written report you can use for insurance, courts, or HHSRS compliance.
If you actually have damp, you need an independent survey: one where the surveyor has no financial interest in prescribing remediation work.
What should a damp survey actually cost?
For a typical UK residential property (2 to 4 bedrooms), you should expect to pay around £200 to £300 for a thorough independent damp and mould survey with a proper written report. Anything significantly cheaper usually means:
- • Tied to a remediation upsell
What affects the price?
- Property size: larger properties take longer to inspect. 4+ bed properties may attract a surcharge.
- Level of documentation needed: HHSRS-compliant reports for councils, ombudsman, or legal use cost more than homeowner summaries.
- Equipment used: thermal imaging and moisture meters add cost but improve diagnosis accuracy.
- Turnaround time: reports are usually delivered within 3 working days of the inspection.
- Surveyor qualification: PCA-certified surveyors typically charge more than uncertified inspectors.
- Location: travel time and fuel costs can affect pricing for remote properties.
Is a damp survey worth the money?
A £250 survey is the cheapest decision you'll make if damp is real. Getting the diagnosis right avoids:
- • Wasted thousands on the wrong treatment (e.g. chemical DPC when the real issue is a leaking gutter)
- • Legal liability under HHSRS and Awaab's Law
- • Structural damage spreading while the symptoms are painted over
- • Failed mortgage applications on properties with undiagnosed damp
How to choose a damp surveyor
- Ask for the price upfront. If they won't quote without visiting, find one who will.
- Ask if they carry out remediation work. Independent-only surveyors are arguably more impartial, but integrated providers (like us, via LWR Group) give you one point of contact for the whole problem.
- Check certifications. PCA (Property Care Association) membership, FODSC, or CIOB membership add weight to reports.
- Ask what's included. Does the quoted price include thermal imaging? HHSRS rating? Written report? Or is that extra?
- Ask about their guarantee. What happens if they miss something?
Ready to book? Get in touch for a fixed-price survey, or read more about our Comprehensive Mould Report and full Damp Survey before you decide which one you need.
FAQ · Frequently Asked
Common Questions
How much does a damp survey cost in the UK?+
Typically between £100 and £600 depending on the property and provider. A basic visual inspection runs £75 to £150, a residential mould survey £100 to £200, and a comprehensive HHSRS-compliant damp report £200 to £400. Most homeowners should budget £200 to £300 for a thorough independent survey with a proper written report.
Are free damp surveys actually free?+
No. A "free damp survey" is almost always a sales visit from a remediation company: a salesperson attends, then quotes for £2,000 to £10,000 of treatment work within 48 hours. There's no independent written report you can use for insurance, courts, or HHSRS compliance, because the surveyor has a financial interest in prescribing work.
What's included in a proper damp survey?+
A thorough independent survey should include thermal imaging where relevant, moisture readings, an HHSRS hazard rating, cause identification, and a written report with remediation recommendations. If a quote is significantly cheaper than £200, it usually means one or more of these is missing.
How much does The Damp & Mould Man charge?+
Our Mould Report is from £100+VAT (a focused assessment of the mould, its cause and what to do, with a written report) and our Full Damp and Mould Survey is from £250+VAT (an HHSRS-rated report with moisture readings and thermal imaging where relevant). Pricing is published upfront, with no call-out charges and no surprise extras.
What's the difference between a damp inspection and a damp survey?+
A damp inspection is usually a quick walk-round with a moisture meter, often offered by companies that sell damp-proofing work, with a verbal opinion or short note. A damp survey diagnoses the cause with readings, photos and a written report. Our Full Damp and Mould Survey is from £250+VAT.
How much does a damp and timber report cost?+
A damp and timber report adds timber defects such as rot and woodworm to a damp survey, and is usually asked for by mortgage lenders. We don't publish a separate price for one, so tell us when you book and we'll confirm the price before the visit.
What affects the price of a damp survey?+
Property size, the level of documentation required (HHSRS-compliant reports for councils or legal use cost more than a homeowner summary), equipment used (thermal imaging and moisture meters add cost), turnaround time, surveyor qualification, and travel distance.
How do I choose a good damp surveyor?+
Ask for the price upfront rather than booking a visit blind, ask whether they also carry out remediation work (so you understand any conflict of interest), check certifications such as FODSC or PCA membership, confirm exactly what's included in the quoted price, and ask what happens if they miss something.
