Moisture Inspections

Dampco provides moisture and mould inspections for hundreds of domestic clients, major building companies, estate agents and commercial property managers in Melbourne and around Victoria. Our water and moisture inspection service is amongst the most thorough in the industry. With in excess of 20 years of experience we know what we are doing and what issues you are confronting. The information and expertise provided by our company is our highest priority.

We offer a paid inspection and report and a free quotation service. What is the difference between our professional (paid) moisture report and our free quotation??

1. Professional Moisture Reports

Our paid moisture report is more comprehensive than our free quotation and they are used primarily in the resolution of disputes. They are accepted by VCAT and most arbitration and/or legal tribunals. In both printed and digital format, they incorporate the following – and cost $895 including GST.

• Internal Moisture Penetration Inspection

  •  Moisture penetration, elevated moisture levels in floors, walls, ceilings and roof cavities. Signs of visible mould growth and mould spores. Structural timber deterioration; mould spores; moisture readings and damage. Evidence of plaster contamination; evidence of condensation; all health issues etc.

• Subfloor inspection

  • Moisture penetration, elevated moisture levels; Signs of visible mould growth and rising damp; evidence of moisture penetration; sub floor deterioration. Structural timber deterioration; mould spores; moisture readings and damage etc.

• Roof Cavity moisture inspections

  •  Moisture penetration, elevated moisture levels; Signs of visible mould growth and rising damp; evidence of moisture penetration; insulation damage or deterioration. Structural timber deterioration; mould spores; moisture readings and damage etc.

2. Free Quotation

Our free quotations are free and without obligation. The free quotation will identify moisture issues in the property and will itemise the cost of repair or remediation, with a view to rectifying them. Our free quotations are ONLY available to homeowners – or tenants who have the written permission of either the owner or estate agent. Our inspection and quotation reports include the following:

Internal Inspection for moisture and rising damp problems

  • We look for and document evidence of moisture penetration and elevated moisture levels in the living areas of the dwelling. We look for and document evidence of both visible mould growth and invisible mould spores in the internal atmosphere. Evidence of plaster contamination; evidence of condensation; etc.

Specialist moisture and condensation inspection and detection equipment

Inspecting for the presence of moisture, condensation and mould – whether the presence of moisture has already been established or suspected or whether its presence is unclear – involves the marrying of experience and training with sophisticated and powerful equipment. We invest thousands of dollars in the correct equipment to thoroughly analyse any property and locate any moisture that may be present.
Moisture Detection instruments can both detect and measure moisture in carpet, plaster walls, sold walls, concrete slabs, brickwork and the internal atmosphere. Dampco have a complete range of moisture metres.

  •  Infra Red Thermal Imaging Inspection Camera – Infra red thermal imaging inspection cameras measure the difference in temperature on any given surface. Therefore, potential damp patches can be identified, even if they cannot be visually inspected or measured with a traditional moisture metre which relies on touch to gain a measurement.
  •  Inspection Cameras detect Moisture in Inaccessible Damp Areas in subfloor, ceiling and wall cavities – Our camera based inspection cameras can detect or search for moisture in ductwork, behind wall cavities and in other visually inaccessible areas.
  •  Mould Spore Analysers – Our mobile particle samplers can identify elevated airborne particles/mould spores and we use them to provide before and after readings of areas that are cleaned by Dampco.

Please contact us if you’d like any additional information, or to arrange for a free quote.

Inspect for Moisture & Damp

  •  Thermal imaging cameras detect moisture and damp problems behind walls.
  • Inspection cameras can detect mould and rising damp in areas that may not be accessible.
  • Penetrative and non penetrative moisture metres can detect moisture and damp on wall surfaces and inside wall cavities.
Rising damp, mould and leaking bathrooms fixed with Dampco's onsite inspections

Drying Moisture & Rising Damp

  •  Our purpose built trailers are the most powerful drying facilities in Australia.
  •  Fast drying is one of the most important requirements for effective mould removal.
  • Large heaters dry out wet sub floor spaces quickly. Our trailer mounted heating units are the fastest drying units in the country.
Drying damp areas with our powerful onsite drying trailers

Cleaning & Removing Mould

  • Our company specialises in mould remediation using the dry ice blasting method.
  • HEPA filtered air-scrubbers filter the internal air to remove mould spores.
  • Dehumidifiers and air-movers help remove humidity and moisture from the indoor environment.
Dampco removes rising damp and mould by treating the entire area with advanced sealing and drying techniques