Damp and mould,
investigated like
evidence.
Chauntry is an independent surveying firm. We find the real cause of damp, mould and ventilation failures in homes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and we never sell the repair.
- 1,240+
- properties surveyed
- 63%
- of 'rising damp' quotes we disproved
- 24 h
- triage note turnaround
Diagnostics only. We never sell damp treatments, chemicals or building work, so our findings are never shaped by a quote.
Three tiers. Pay only for the evidence you need.
Initial Triage Visit
45 min on site
Tenants, homeowners and landlords who need a fast, independent first opinion.
Modular Diagnostics
Triage + chosen modules
Cases where the cause is suspected but needs evidence before any repair is commissioned.
Comprehensive Survey
Half to full day on site
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers who need a defensible, report-grade record.
From first reading to final report, every conclusion is backed by data.
Triage
A 45-minute visit with calibrated meters. Most questions are answered here, for £99.
Evidence
Only if needed: thermal imaging, airflow tests, salts analysis or 7-day data logging.
Diagnosis
We separate condensation, penetrating and rising damp, and name the root cause.
Report
A clear, photo-backed report you can hand to a tenant, a contractor or the council.
What the evidence actually showed.
| Ref | Location | Property | Finding | Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC-2611-0412 | Caversham, RG4 | Victorian terrace | Condensation mould, failed bathroom extract (4 l/s measured vs 15 l/s required) | Modular | Closed |
| CHC-2610-0388 | Maidenhead, SL6 | 1970s flat, 2 bed | Penetrating damp from blocked hopper head, not rising damp as quoted by contractor | Triage | Closed |
| CHC-2610-0371 | Headington, OX3 | HMO, 5 bed | HHSRS Category 1 hazard in rear bedroom, action schedule issued | Comprehensive | Follow-up |
| CHC-2609-0344 | High Wycombe, HP13 | Housing association block, 12 units | Cold bridging at lintels in 7 of 12 flats, Awaab's Law timeline evidenced | Portfolio | Closed |
Reports built around the rules landlords are judged by.
Surveyors based in Reading, on site across RG, SL, OX and HP.
4.8 / 5 from 212 verified reviews.
“Two damp firms told us we needed a £4,800 injection DPC. Chauntry proved it was a leaking gutter. That report paid for itself forty times over.”
Helen M.
Homeowner, Wokingham
“We now send every mould complaint to Chauntry first. The reports are clear enough to show the tenant and robust enough for the council.”
Daniel O.
Lettings director, Reading
“Quick triage, honest advice, no hard sell. They do not do repairs, so there is no reason to inflate the problem.”
Priya S.
Landlord, 3 properties in Slough
Open the file before you pay for a repair.
A £99 triage visit costs less than a single tub of damp-proofing cream, and it might save you thousands on the wrong treatment.
No. We are a diagnostics-only firm. We never sell treatments, chemicals or building work, so our findings are never shaped by a quote.