An independent opinion to understand the defects and determine the investigations needed
Damp patches, water coming in after rain, mould, salt deposits or damaged finishes: these signs need to be examined in the context of the building.
DEKTA Expertises analyses the visible defects and the documents in the file. We produce a report setting out our findings, our analysis and the next steps to consider. Where the origin of the defect requires further checks, we specify the investigations to be carried out by the appropriate professionals.
Damp can come from water ingress, rising damp, condensation or a leak. Several phenomena can combine and produce similar signs.
The survey puts the findings in perspective with the building, its surroundings, its use and its history. It provides an independent analysis before you decide on works or commission specialist investigations.
Our report helps you:
Stains on the ceiling, marks around windows or damp appearing after rain: the inspection looks at where the defects are and which parts of the building may be letting water in.
We analyse the visible elements and the history of the signs to determine which checks to consider.
The survey takes into account the layout of the rooms, their use, the parts in contact with the ground, outside ground levels and how water is managed around the building.
These elements guide the analysis and help specify the investigations needed into water sources and the protection of the structure.
Damaged render, salt deposits or persistent damp at the bottom of walls may point to several different mechanisms.
We examine the characteristics of the masonry and its surroundings. The report sets out the elements consistent with rising damp and the checks needed to confirm this origin.
The analysis takes into account where the marks are, how the building is occupied, ventilation and the works carried out on the building.
Where justified, the report recommends ventilation checks, readings or a study of how the walls behave by a specialist.
Examining the marks and documents may reveal signs pointing to a leak in a pipe or an appliance.
We then explain the value of a leak detection survey. This service must be carried out by a specialist professional.
You describe the defects, when they appeared and how they have developed. We review the relevant documents: photographs, plans, invoices for works, previous reports and claim documents.
This first step defines the scope of the assignment.
We examine the visible and accessible parts of the building. We record the location, distribution and appearance of the defects, as well as the contextual elements that help explain them.
The visit is accompanied by photographic records.
We compare our findings with the history of the building and the documents provided. We set out the probable causes and distinguish well-founded conclusions from points that still need checking.
Our report includes:
For each recommended investigation, we specify its purpose and the type of professional to contact.
Photographic record
Our findings come with a photographic report produced using the Proov-it® process: photographs that are dated, geolocated, secured and certified.
You keep a record of the condition of the building on the day of the inspection, useful for documenting defects and how they develop.
Discover Proov-it →To get an independent analysis and determine which checks are worthwhile.
To inform decisions and identify the preliminary investigations needed.
To assess the visible defects and the points to look into before committing.
To establish findings and provide a reasoned opinion for discussions between the parties.
To have an independent report when a difficulty arises in a transaction or in managing a building.
Tell us about your situation and send us your photographs. Together we will define the survey that fits your needs.