A moisture detector measures the moisture levels in walls, floors, and ceilings. It helps identify potential water damage or dampness.
Survey Shack recommends:
RDINSCOS Wood Moisture Meter
How it works
1. Download and Set Up the App
Get started by downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, create your profile and customise your survey by selecting the appropriate user, property, and report type. This ensures the app tailors the inspection to your specific needs.
2. Conduct the Survey
The app guides you through each step of your property inspection with easy-to-follow instructions. Use the built-in camera function to capture photos of any areas of concern which will be added directly to your report, bringing your findings to life. You don’t have to complete the inspection in one go; during your inspection your progress is automatically saved so you can resume any incomplete sections.
3. Generate & Review the Report
Once your inspection is complete, the app instantly generates a detailed report based on your answers, sent directly to your device and email. This report provides actionable insights and recommends specific specialists, such as qualified tradespeople or professional surveyors, if further evaluation is necessary. With this comprehensive report at your fingertips, you can make well-informed decisions from the start.
Survey Shackâs Rating System
Your guided inspection methodically assesses the condition of key elements of the main building, gauging the urgency of maintenance or repairs required, the potential cost implications, and the need for further investigation, all of which are detailed in the final report.
Red Status
Urgent Repair and/or Further Investigation Required
Elements under Red Status show serious defects needing urgent attention. Delay in addressing these can lead to significant safety hazards or long-term property damage. This category often includes issues with substantial cost implications for repairs.
Purple Status
Urgent Repair and/or Further Investigation Required
Assigned to elements requiring more information or evidence for a full assessment. These issues may not be urgent but could escalate to Red Status if their potential impact increases or remains unclear, indicating a need for prompt resolution.
Yellow Status
Attention Required but Non-Urgent
This status covers elements with defects needing repair or replacement but not immediately serious or urgent. Regular maintenance is crucial to prevent these minor issues from developing into major concerns.
Green Status
No Current Issues, Routine Maintenance Required
This status indicates elements in good condition, with no current repair needs. Regular maintenance is vital to maintain this status, reflecting the property’s well-maintained condition and functioning.
Reports
Once your inspection is complete, the app instantly generates a comprehensive report on the overall condition of the property based on your answers, and sends it directly to your device and email, complete with actionable guidance.
The Desktop Research Report (DRR), which comes free of charge with our Full Report option, includes essential information about the local market, such as planning history, house sales and price statistics, energy performance, flood risks, environmental factors, road noise, and much more.
Recommended Tools
While equipment is not essential to undertake the Survey Shack self-survey, having certain items can significantly enhance your ability to inspect the property. We recommend the following tools:
Moisture Detector
Binoculars
Binoculars enable better inspection of high or hard-to-reach areas, such as roofs, chimneys, and gutters, from the ground allowing identification of issues such as missing roof tiles and structural cracks in walls.
Survey Shack recommends:
Aurosports 10X25 Binoculars
Measuring Tools
A measuring tape or ruler is useful for inspecting wall cracks, wall thickness, and DPC during a survey.
Survey Shack recommends:
Crack Width Gauge
Torch
A torch enables better inspection of insufficiently lit or hard-to-reach areas, especially when inspecting the roof structure.
Survey Shack recommends:
Blukar Head Torch
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