For home buyers
A mould check before you buy
Find out what's causing the mould and what it's likely to take to deal with it, before you commit.
You've found a home you like, and there's mould in the bathroom or a bedroom corner. A focused survey tells you whether you're looking at a new extractor fan or something bigger, so you can buy with your eyes open.
What you get
- Readings where the mould is
- What's causing it
- What it's likely to take to deal with
- All of it in writing
Not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Book your mould surveyIn short
Simply Filtered carries out focused mould surveys for home buyers across London inside the M25. Duncan Ridley measures relative humidity, dew point and surface temperatures where mould has been seen and writes up what's causing it and what it's likely to take to deal with it. The survey is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Sound familiar?
You love the place, apart from the mould.
- “The flat's lovely, but there's mould in the bathroom.”
- “Is this a big job or just a fan?”
- “The seller says it's just condensation.”
It may well be condensation, and that's often a straightforward fix. A survey shows why the moisture is settling where it is and what it's likely to take to deal with it, so you know what you're taking on.
Why does mould keep coming back?What you get
A focused answer about the mould, in writing.
- Readings
- Relative humidity (how much moisture the air is holding), dew point (the temperature at which that moisture turns to water) and surface temperatures, in each room you're worried about.
- They show whether the moisture comes from everyday living, a cold spot or something else, which changes the size of the job.
- The cause
- What's making the mould grow where it does.
- You find out whether you're looking at a fan, some insulation in one cold corner, or a problem for a specialist.
- What it's likely to take
- Practical recommendations, most often better ventilation.
- You can plan for it, and budget for it, before you commit.
- In writing
- A plain-English report with readings and photographs.
- You have it to hand when you decide what to do next.
Your other surveys
Isn't this covered by my survey?
Not in the same way. A building survey looks at the whole property. This is a focused investigation into the mould, with measurements, to find out what's causing it.
It's not a replacement for a RICS survey. You can have both: the building survey for the property as a whole, and a mould survey where mould has been seen.
Getting access
How does the visit work when it isn't my home yet?
The visit needs the seller's agreement, which is usually arranged through the estate agent. Tell us who's selling and where you are in the process when you get in touch, and we'll work out the visit from there.
What happens next
From your enquiry to your report.
Send the form
Tell us what's going on. It takes about 2 minutes.
Get your free quote
You get your exact price and what's included. If you're happy to go ahead, we agree a time that suits you.
The visit
Duncan visits the property, looks at the mould and takes the readings.
Your report
What's causing the mould and what it's likely to take, in writing, before you commit.
Questions
Questions from home buyers.
Is a mould survey a replacement for a RICS survey?
No. A building survey covers the whole property. A mould survey is a focused investigation into the mould, with measurements, and you can have both.
The seller says it's just condensation. Is it?
It may be, and condensation is often a straightforward fix. The readings show why it's condensing in that spot and what it's likely to take to deal with it.
How much does a mould survey cost?
A mould survey includes the visit and your written report. The price depends on your home. Send the form for a free quote, with the exact price and what's included, before anything is booked.
Will the report help me negotiate on price?
We can't say how a report will affect a sale. It tells you what's causing the mould and what it's likely to take to deal with it, and the decision about what to do with that is yours.
Next step
Know what you're buying.
Tell us about the property and where you've seen the mould, and you get an exact price back. There's no obligation to go ahead.
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