# Damp Survey Prices

> Damp survey costs: £150–£400 for an independent survey with a written report, £200–£500 for combined timber and damp. Why free surveys aren't free. Local quotes.

## Key facts

- An independent damp survey typically costs £150–£400 in 2026: an hour or more on site plus a written report with a diagnosis (varies by region and property size).
- A combined timber and damp survey, the usual pre-purchase job, typically costs £200–£500 (typical 2026 quotes).
- A free damp survey from a treatment company costs £0 up front because the company earns from the damp-proofing quote that follows; an independent survey is the impartial option.

## Key pages

- [How much does a damp survey cost?](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/): the main tool, answer above the fold.
- [Independent damp survey vs a free survey: which one to book](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/independent-damp-survey/): A free damp survey comes from a company that sells damp-proofing; an independent survey costs £150–£400 and diagnoses the cause. When each makes sense.
- [Is rising damp real, or oversold? A balanced look at the evidence](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/rising-damp/): Rising damp exists, and it is over-diagnosed. Why moisture meters mislead on plaster, what BRE and Historic England say, and what to check before an injected DPC.
- [Damp survey for a mortgage: what lenders want and what it costs](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/damp-survey-for-mortgage/): A damp survey for a mortgage: when a valuer flags damp, lenders often want a timber and damp report before releasing funds, typically £200–£500 in 2026.
- [Damp specialist or damp proofing contractor: which one you need](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/damp-specialist/): A damp survey and a damp proofing job are two different purchases from two different trades. Which to call first, and why a free survey is rarely the cheaper route.
- [Typical damp survey prices, 2026](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/#data): original data table, updated 2026-08-14.
- [Full site content as markdown](https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/llms-full.txt)

## Data

- Typical damp survey prices, 2026. Methodology: Ranges reflect typical quotes for domestic damp surveys observed across the UK market in 2026; they vary by region, property size and access. Independent means the surveyor charges for the survey and does not sell or commission treatment work. Get exact prices for your property via the form above.
- Last updated: 2026-08-14. Every figure cites its source inline.
- Source: BRE Digest 245, Rising damp in walls: diagnosis and treatment: https://bregroup.com/
- Source: Historic England, advice on damp in older buildings: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/
- Source: Property Care Association, surveyor qualifications and member standards: https://www.property-care.org/

## Citation

Cite as: "Typical damp survey prices, 2026", Damp Survey Prices, https://dampsurveyprices.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14).

## About

- Damp Survey Prices is a free introduction service; we pass your details to building and structural surveyors who contact you directly. We may receive a fee from providers; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. We are not surveyors and nothing here is building or professional advice; cost figures are typical 2026 quote ranges that vary by region and property. We are not affiliated with RICS, BRE, Historic England or the Property Care Association.
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