Specialist Services
Additional inspections, technical evidence and independent support tailored to your property, case or project.
Why use a specialist service?
Some property concerns need additional testing, access, monitoring or professional input before a reliable conclusion can be reached.
Specialist services can be added to an existing survey or commissioned separately. They can help investigate concealed or complex defects, strengthen the evidence available for repair decisions and support discussions between owners, landlords, contractors, housing providers, insurers and legal representatives.
The right service depends on the question being answered. We agree the scope first and will not undertake additional chargeable work without prior agreement.
Specialist inspection options
Some services form part of the agreed survey standard where appropriate; others are chargeable add-ons or require a tailored quotation.
Moisture Mapping
Readings recorded across relevant accessible areas to understand moisture distribution and identify patterns requiring investigation.
Survey standardHygrometer Readings
Environmental readings used alongside property observations to help assess humidity and condensation-related conditions.
Survey standardSurface Temperature Analysis
Relevant surface-temperature checks supporting investigation of cold surfaces, condensation risk and thermal differences.
Survey standardRelative Humidity Monitoring
Humidity information considered with temperature, ventilation, heating and occupancy evidence where relevant to the instruction.
Survey standardSalt Analysis
Additional analysis where salts may help distinguish moisture sources or explain surface contamination and deterioration.
Quotation requiredDrone Roof Inspection
Remote visual evidence of roof coverings, junctions and inaccessible external areas, subject to site and flight conditions.
Quotation requiredBorescope Inspection
A limited view into suitable cavities or concealed areas through an available or agreed access point.
£150 add-onFloor-Void Inspection
Inspection of accessible subfloor areas to record visible moisture, ventilation, timber or condition concerns.
£175 add-onWhere specialist input adds value
The service should be selected around the property question, available evidence and decision that needs to follow.
Concealed defects
Gather further evidence from suitable voids or inaccessible areas without unnecessary opening-up.
Recurring damp or leaks
Extend the investigation where earlier repairs or routine inspections have not identified the cause.
Conflicting opinions
Review reports, photographs and proposals to clarify where conclusions or recommended works differ.
Complex complaints
Provide a structured technical review for cases involving several defects, repairs or stakeholders.
Procurement decisions
Assess whether a proposed specification or contractor quotation appears to address the reported cause.
Completed remedial work
Record visible outcomes and identify remaining defects, monitoring needs or further action.
Independent review and professional input
DampRo UK can review existing evidence and explain whether the reported conclusions and proposed works appear consistent with the property information available.
Support can be tailored for complaints, disrepair matters, insurance discussions, complex repairs or meetings involving owners, landlords, housing providers, contractors and professional representatives.
- Existing survey and document review
- Technical response letters
- Contractor quotation review
- Specification review
- Chronology and evidence review
- Complaint or disrepair support
- Case-conference attendance
- Resolution-meeting attendance
Technical and expert support pricing
Final fees depend on preparation, evidence volume, instruction scope, travel, attendance and reporting requirements.
| Service | Price | Important scope point |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance at meetings | £95/hour | Online or in-person attendance subject to the agreed instruction |
| Court attendance | £850/hour | Subject to formal instruction, suitability and availability |
| Expert Witness Report | From £850 | Scope and evidential requirements agreed before work begins |
| Mediation support | £95/hour | Independent technical input; not legal representation |
Prices shown exclude VAT. A written quotation is provided before work begins.
Reinspection and post-works verification
Independent follow-up inspections can record whether recommended work appears to have been completed, whether visible defects remain and whether further monitoring or investigation is appropriate.
Follow-Up Inspection
Review progress, changed conditions or outstanding actions after the original survey.
£225Completion Inspection
Record the visible condition after the client or contractor confirms that specified work is complete.
£225Post-Remedial Verification
Assess visible outcomes against the original issue and identify any remaining defects or next steps.
£250Travel, cancellations and additional options
Applicable charges are confirmed before the appointment wherever possible.
Travel charges
- Within 20 miles of Coventry baseIncluded
- Mileage beyond 20 miles£0.45/mile
- Parking, tolls and congestionAt cost
Cancellations & no access
- More than 48 hoursNo charge
- 24–48 hours25%
- Less than 24 hours50%
- No access / no showFull fee
Additional options
- Electronic reportIncluded
- Printed report£20
- Urgent 24-hour report+ £75
- Same-day emergency surveyFrom £350
- Weekend survey+ £75
- Evening appointment+ £50
All prices and charges shown on this page exclude VAT.
Specialist services FAQs
Can a specialist service be added after a standard survey?
Yes. If the initial inspection identifies a need for monitoring, concealed-area inspection, document review or another specialist input, the additional scope and fee can be agreed separately.
Does “survey standard” mean every test is completed at every property?
No. It means the method can form part of the normal survey where it is relevant and proportionate. The surveyor selects appropriate evidence for the agreed instruction and property conditions.
Will a borescope or floor-void inspection find every concealed defect?
No. These inspections are limited by the size, position and safety of the available access. They provide evidence from the areas visible to the equipment or surveyor, not a guarantee of all concealed construction.
Can you review a contractor’s quotation or repair specification?
Yes. We can consider whether the proposed work appears connected to the identified defect and underlying cause. This does not replace the contractor’s responsibility for dimensions, quantities, design, statutory compliance and workmanship.
Is technical dispute support the same as legal representation?
No. DampRo UK provides independent property and surveying advice. We do not provide legal representation or legal advice. Formal expert-witness work requires a separate instruction.
What does a post-works inspection confirm?
It records accessible and visible conditions after work and can compare them with the original findings or agreed actions. It does not automatically certify concealed workmanship, provide a warranty or guarantee future performance.
Discuss the specialist support you require
Tell us about the property, available evidence and question you need answered. We will help define a proportionate service and confirm the quotation before work begins.
Important information
Specialist findings are limited to the agreed instruction, evidence supplied and areas safely accessible at the relevant time. They do not automatically constitute structural engineering advice, laboratory analysis, legal advice, legal representation, a warranty or an expert-witness opinion. Where another discipline or further investigation is required, this may be recommended. Services may be delivered directly or through appropriately qualified specialist partners.