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Damp inspection: sources, treatments, recourse
Independent diagnosis of damp issues in your home: source identification (rising damp, condensation, leaks, plumbing leaks), hygrometric and thermal measurements, costed treatment recommendations and enforceable report for your recourse.
320 €
from · VAT incl.
2-3 h
on site
7 days
report delivered
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert measuring wall moisture with a hygrometer
For whom
An inspection for four profiles.
01
New-build owner
Damp appeared after reception. Qualification under short or long ten-year liability, responsibility identification and ten-year liability recourse preparation.
02
Existing home owner
Rising damp, saltpetre, chronic condensation. Differential diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments sold door-to-door.
03
Tenant or landlord
Neutral diagnosis in case of tenant-landlord dispute. Qualification of causes (occupation, structure, ventilation) and allocation of responsibilities.
04
Pre-purchase buyer
You spot damp traces during a viewing. Flash diagnosis to adjust the purchase price or negotiate a suspensive condition.
Our method
Five steps from diagnosis to enforceable report.
Damp has six main causes often confused. Our differential method rigorously distinguishes each source to recommend a tailored treatment, without unnecessary cost.
- 01Phone briefingPreliminary exchange to understand the history: appearance date, seasons concerned, property context and recent works. Request for photos and plans.
- 02On-site inspectionTwo to three-hour visit with hygrometer, infrared thermal camera, wall depth probe. Systematic mapping of damp zones and their intensity.
- 03Differential diagnosisSix main sources tested: rising damp, condensation, lateral infiltration, plumbing leak, sealing defect, insufficient ventilation. Qualification of the dominant cause.
- 04Report drafting15-25 page document with thermal photos, hygrometric measurements, damp zone mapping, legal qualification and quantified treatment estimate.
- 05Recourse and works follow-upLetter templates to the contractor, landlord or insurer. Specifications for tender to treatment companies. Post-works visit on request.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
15-25 p. enforceable report
Structured document with thermal photos, hygrometric measurements, zone mapping, legal qualification and costing. Enforceable in insurance, conciliation or court.
Thermal mapping
Infrared thermal camera images locating thermal bridges, insulation defects and condensation zones. Essential visual evidence in the file.
Hygrometric measurements
Room-by-room measurement table: air moisture, wall surface and depth moisture. Quantified reference to monitor evolution.
Quantified estimate
Cost estimate of treatments tailored to the identified cause. Costing basis for insurance, ten-year liability, amicable negotiation or tender.
Specifications brief
Technical specifications for competitive tender to treatment companies. Avoids oversized quotes and unsuitable solutions.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review the report with you, prioritise actions and lock in the recourse and works strategy.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages for your need.
Flash diagnosis
From 320 €
Visit + written opinion · 1-2h on site
- Inspection with hygrometer
- 5-page written opinion
- Dominant cause identification
Le + demandé
Full inspection
From 520 €
Diagnosis + thermal camera
- Everything in 'Flash diagnosis'
- Infrared thermal camera
- 15-25 p. enforceable report
- Treatment specifications
Inspection + recourse
From 820 €
Inspection + legal file
- Everything in 'Full inspection'
- Legal file preparation
- Partner lawyer coordination
- Post-works follow-up visit
Testimonials
They diagnosed their damp with us.
★★★★★
« Rising damp treatment quoted €8,200 by a commercial outfit. Our report showed it was condensation. Ventilation redone, problem fixed for €1,100. »
photo client
Nadia Boukhriss
Existing home owner · Charleroi
★★★★★
« Damp at the base of a wall 18 months into a new build. The report demonstrated a ten-year sealing defect. Free rework by the contractor, file closed. »
photo client
Frédéric Hupin
New-build owner · Mons
★★★★★
« Tenant-landlord dispute on condensation. Neutral diagnosis settled it: faulty ventilation on the landlord's side. Works done, conflict closed. »
photo client
Anne Dubuisson
Tenant · Namur
FAQ
Your questions about the damp inspection.
How to distinguish rising damp from condensation?
Rising damp climbs from the ground through porous walls, typically up to 80 cm-1.5 m high, with saltpetre efflorescence. Condensation concentrates in cold corners, behind furniture and around windows.
Should every detected damp issue be treated?
Not systematically. Many commercial treatments are useless or unsuitable. Differential diagnosis targets only the treatment truly needed and avoids unnecessary spending.
Does damp fall under ten-year liability?
Yes if it appears within 10 years of reception and compromises home use. Damp in new builds is often attributable to a sealing, ventilation or workmanship defect.
Is the thermal camera really useful?
Decisive for damp. It visualises cold zones where condensation forms and reveals insulation defects invisible to the naked eye. Essential in any serious enforceable report.
Are you independent from treatment companies?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with a damp-treatment company. Our report never pushes you to buy a service.
How long to receive the report?
Seven working days after inspection. In emergencies (blocked sale, imminent proceedings), a written opinion can be delivered within 48h, at an increased rate.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be