Damp investigation after cavity insulation for Tiverton properties
Tiverton sits in Devon, roughly 12 miles north of Exeter. We work across the EX16 district, including nearby Exeter and Exmouth.
Damp in an insulated Tiverton home is not always the insulation's fault, so the diagnosis comes before any extraction. We never cold-call in Tiverton or anywhere else, and we do not work with doorstep claims companies.
Before any material is chosen, exposure is checked. Parts of Devon face some of the heaviest wind-driven rain in the UK, especially exposed coastal and upland sites. Here the survey is stricter: some walls suit only certain certified systems, and some should not be filled at all.
In terms of approvals, if cavity wall insulation follows in Tiverton, filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification.
Rules in England
Filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification if insulation work follows.
Sources: Planning Portal: cavity wall insulation and building regulations; CIGA: CWISC competent person scheme.
What you get
Moisture readings, borescope photos at the affected areas, an explanation of the likely cause and the options, from simple repairs to partial or full extraction, each priced.
What is included in Tiverton
- External defects check
- Cause and options in writing
- Borescope at affected areas
- Moisture mapping inside
Guide prices for Tiverton
| Damp investigation after cavity insulation guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Damp investigation with borescope | £295–£495 |
This work is not insulation, so it is normally standard-rated for VAT. Guide prices include VAT where it applies. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
From enquiry to finish in Tiverton:
Get in touch
Online, by phone or WhatsApp.
Your price
Confirmed in writing before you book.
The visit
Carried out at an agreed time, with photos of what we find.
Your report
Plain English, with any follow-on work quoted separately.