Moisture Surveys & Damp Mapping
Comparative moisture readings across building materials establish how far water has travelled, where it came from — and whether it is still coming.
How it works
Moisture meter in practice
Moisture meters are used throughout the investigation to assess moisture levels within building materials, measuring the moisture content of surfaces such as plaster, timber, concrete, brickwork and flooring materials.
By comparing moisture readings across affected and unaffected areas, we can establish the extent of water migration, identify likely leak paths, and distinguish between active moisture and historical dampness.
Moisture meter readings also assist in confirming our findings and provide valuable evidence for insurance reports and recommendations for drying and reinstatement works.
We take comparative readings across:
- Plaster
- Timber
- Concrete
- Brickwork
- Flooring materials
FAQs
Moisture meter — your questions
Specific answers about this method. For anything else, call us on 01639 999 999.
Yes — that distinction is one of the most valuable parts of the survey. Comparative readings, moisture profiles and thermal imaging together show whether moisture is being replenished or simply drying out.
Always. Your report includes the moisture readings, where they were taken and what they indicate — evidence insurers expect for trace and access claims and drying recommendations.
Possibly. Moisture deep in the fabric can be undetectable by touch. A moisture survey profiles the wall at depth and tells you definitively whether there is a problem worth investigating.
Think you have a hidden leak?
Book a non-invasive Trace & Find survey for a fixed £480 + VAT. We locate the source fast, with a full report for your records or insurer.