Independent Damp & Moisture Diagnostics for Housing Providers and Commercial Estates – Milton Keynes and Surrounding Areas

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Telephone: 01908 040469

Protect your buildings, your residents, and your reputation with independent damp and moisture investigations by experienced Chartered Building Surveyors.
RICS Regulated · Evidence-Led · Compliance-Ready

We deliver evidence-based damp, mould and moisture diagnostics for social housing providers, local authorities, insurers and commercial estates. Every survey is MRICS-led, clear, and designed to meet compliance timescales under Awaab’s Law and the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Our Damp Surveys:

  • Compliance & Governance Surveys

    Compliance & Governance Surveys

    Independent compliance surveys for housing, education, and healthcare estates — designed to meet Awaab’s Law and HHSRS obligations.

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  • Building Moisture Diagnostics

    Building Moisture Diagnostics

    Data-led moisture, condensation, and rainwater ingress investigations by Chartered Building Surveyors — evidence-based insight for repair and compliance decisions.

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  • Forensic & Insurance Investigations

    Forensic & Insurance Investigations

    Independent MRICS investigations and technical reports for insurers, legal professionals, and asset managers.

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Built for organisations that need clarity, speed, and evidence they can rely on.

  • Black mould forming above a window frame due to condensation, photographed during a damp and mould compliance inspection under Awaab’s Law and HHSRS.

    Compliance, guaranteed

    Rapid inspections and evidence-based reports delivered within statutory timescales — aligned with Awaab’s Law and the HHSRS, helping you stay ahead of regulatory duties.

  • Chartered Building Surveyor using a thermal imaging camera to detect moisture and temperature variations during a damp survey.

    Diagnostics that go deeper

    We go beyond symptoms. Every survey applies building physics, moisture mapping, and data-logging to identify the true cause of damp and mould — not assume it.

  • Chartered Building Surveyor using a Protimeter moisture meter to record damp readings during a professional damp and mould inspection.

    Evidence that stands up

    Each report is MRICS-led, fully photographed, referenced, and traceable — providing a defensible chain of evidence for internal and external scrutiny.

  • Regulated by RICS

    Regulated by RICS

    As a RICS-Regulated Firm, Durndell Building Surveyors Ltd operates under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ professional and ethical standards, ensuring independence, transparency, and full professional accountability.

 FAQs

  • We provide three specialist survey types:

    1. Compliance & Governance Surveys – rapid damp and mould inspections aligned with Awaab’s Law and HHSRS.

    2. Building Moisture Diagnostics – detailed investigations into condensation, damp ingress, and building-fabric performance using thermal imaging and data-logging.

    3. Forensic & Insurance Investigations – independent MRICS reports for insurers, legal teams, and asset managers requiring clear, defensible evidence.

  • You’ll receive a structured, MRICS-authored report with photographs, moisture readings, and technical analysis. Each report includes risk-ranked recommendations and clear next steps for compliance, maintenance, or claims management.

  • No. Our initial surveys are non-invasive, unless agreed otherwise. We diagnose problems using calibrated meters, hygrometers, and thermal cameras. If further opening-up or sampling is needed, we’ll explain why and obtain approval first.

  • Compliance surveys are typically available within 24–72 hours, depending on location and urgency. Technical and forensic investigations are scheduled flexibly to fit your operational or claims requirements.

  • Based in Milton Keynes, we typically cover a 30–45 minute radius, including Buckingham, Towcester, Northampton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard.

  • Yes—regulated by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Your damp survey will be undertaken by a Chartered Building Surveyor.

  • Yes. Our Compliance & Governance Surveys are designed around statutory timescales for investigation and response, providing clear evidence for internal records, housing regulators, or audit purposes.

  • Yes. These are core to our Building Moisture Diagnostics service. We measure internal humidity, temperature, and air-change performance to determine whether issues arise from occupant behaviour, ventilation, or building-fabric design.

  • Yes. We can re-inspect and provide validation reports confirming that remedial works have resolved the issue. This is particularly useful for compliance audits or insurance claim closure.

  • No. We work exclusively with housing providers, local authorities, educational estates, healthcare trusts, insurers, and professional clients.

Service Area

We are based in Milton Keynes and provide independent damp surveys within a 30–45 minute radius, covering:

  • Buckingham

  • Towcester

  • Northampton

  • Bedford

  • Aylesbury

  • Leighton Buzzard

  • Surrounding villages and towns

If you’re within this area, we can usually attend promptly.

Protect Your Buildings, Your Compliance, and Your People

Don’t let hidden damp problems escalate into health risks, legal claims, or structural failures.
Take control with an independent RICS-standard damp survey.

Request a Damp Survey

Or call us directly on 01908 040469 discuss your requirements.