Damp Detectives

Reviews

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  Christopher Finch

  Mar 1, 2026
  5.0
  Extremely impressed with Richard and wish we had got him out sooner. We bought a house with damp in Coventry a year ago and had issues getting the mortgage for it due to lenders asking for a damp survey and any advised work completed before lending to us. We had 2 other damp companies attend who tried selling us a damp course injection for rising damp, but as they missed some clear gutter issues that we could even see ourselves we chose not to get the work done. We eventually found a lender who didn't require the damp course work to be done, moved in, fixed the gutters but the damp came back this winter. We therefore chose to try and get an expert in and Richard is definitely that. The guy is an absolute treasure chest of knowledge on damp problems. He found multiple issues, and not only explained everything in depth with evidence, but also really took the time to educate me on causes, effects and solutions. And never at any point tried to sell me work. The whole process seemed extremely professional, honest and diligent. The previous 2 complanies were much cheaper, but it's clear that their goal is to just make money out of selling the damp course injections (which cost about £3000). Richard, however, is a true pro who we should have got out originally. All the work he suggested I can do myself which in the long run has saved us thousands. Really friendly guy too.
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  Amie Walker

  Jan 24, 2025
  5.0
  A great service from Richard, extremely knowledgeable and professional, clearly knows his stuff. Would definitely recommend.
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  kep paul

  Jun 27, 2024
  5.0
  Very happy with the service provided. Richard did an amazing job and although the news wasn’t good he has saved us from making a massive mistake on a house purchase. Highly recommend for anyone looking to purchase a property as he has been helpful, friendly and has gone above and beyond. Thank you Richard
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  Suresh Gautam

  Jan 7, 2020
  5.0
  i found Damp Detectives on line after being let down by 2 "reputable" damp firms working in the Derby Area. Unlike these other firms Richard Bull of Damp Detectives provided speedy communication by email and was able to arrange an appointment with my tenant and complete a survey very quickly. I was provided with an accurate description of the services on offer and i was provided with a written report which provided photographic evidence of the issues and recommendations for the work required to remedy the problem. The cost of the survey and report was reasonable and the services were provided in a timely fashion.
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  Liz Savage

  May 17, 2019
  5.0
  I was a bit wary of bringing in a service 'just to check' but was really impressed with the outcome. Richard was professional and thorough, explaining his findings and what to do about each of them, both what was needed for a permanent fix and what I could do immediately to make the situation better. He took photos of problem areas on the roof, went all over the house to trace the damp source, and tested water and salt levels where the problem was worse; then gave me an action plan. Very good service and I think probably saved me a lot of mess having a damp course person in who would probably have just suggested re-doing the wall.