Endorsed by Which?

Academy Remedial Surveyors Limited

4.9

96 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

About

We are Independent Damp and Timber Surveyors specialising in all matters relating to rising damp. penetrating damp, condensation, woodworm, wet rot, dry rot basement waterproofing and cavity wall tie condition.

We do NOT use call centres.

We are NOT contractors who carry out work meaning we have no financial interest in looking for work to meet sales targets.

We DO charge for surveys because that's all we do - Surveying.

Our mission and objective is to inspect, diagnose and provide opinion of problems reported by others or, to inspect for pre-sale purposes to determine if any problems actually exist.
We are employed by both the private and commercial sector however the largest proportion of our work is for Homebuyers after receiving the Homebuyers Building Survey report which normally recommends a damp and timber survey even only as a precaution.

Existing homeowners also find our services invaluable.

What we do

  • Damp proofing and timber preservation services

    • Condensation and humidification control
  • Surveyors

    • Damp proofing surveyors
    • Timber preservation surveyors
    • Water proofing surveyors
  • More Services

    • legal report for landlord and tenant disputes
    • surveys
    • survey

Customer reviews

Why you can trust these reviews

All reviews are verified as being genuine and a true customer of this trader.

How can we be so sure?

100% of the reviews we publish have been through our stringent moderation process.

4.9
96 reviews
Customer Service
4.9
Quality
4.9
Value
4.9
Sort by
Excellent service as usual.
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We have used Academy Remedial Surveyors in the past and the service given is exemplary. Mr. Ray Baker who did the timber and damp survey on a 500 year old cottage we are buying was superb. Very accommodating and the survey was sent to us the very next day. Cannot recommend them too highly. Five stars!!
Customer in Essex Posted on 28/09/2022 , work completed 27/09/2022
Fast and detailed assessment
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I used AR Surveyors to complete a damp and timber inspection on a period property as part of my mortgage application as a first time buyer. Despite the difficulties of their being tenants in situ they promptly arranged inspection within 5 days and produced a very detailed and helpful report that was very reassuring and easy to read. The service was very good value compared to other quotes.
Laurel in Hampshire Posted on 29/03/2022 , work completed 25/03/2022
Great report ahead of time!
I dealt with Ray Baker from ARS and he super helpful, a pleasure to talk with and completed our report ahead of time. The report was very detailed and exactly what I needed. What more can you ask for!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 19/10/2021 (Reviewer did not use service)
Highly recommended, very thorough and efficient
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I instructed AR surveyors to do a damp and timber survey of my house after a buyer's survey recommended a damp and timber survey. They turned around the entire process from booking into sending through the report in less than 5 working days. Ray was extremely helpful and polite, he turned up on time, answered all of my questions and talked me through the survey process, as well as explaining his initial findings at the time. I received the report the next day as we needed to get it to the buyer quickly. The report was very thorough and Ray was on hand to answer any questions. I will be recommending him to any of my friends and family who need a damp survey. So nice to deal with a true professional, it really took the stress out of the surveying stage of our sale.
Emma in Greater London Posted on 09/09/2021 , work completed 09/09/2021
Comprehensive damp survey
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Ray undertook a comprehensive damp survey on a property we are considering buying. The inspection and report were completed in a timely and efficient manner, and the whole process from first contact with Jenny to receiving the report ran smoothly. The report produced was clear and to the point, providing an estimate of cost for work highlighted and a timeframe. Of particular benefit was the opportunity to speak with Ray once we had read the report to ensure our understanding of its recommendations.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/07/2021 , work completed 29/06/2021
Highly recommended
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I found this company very efficient, approachable and thorough. The survey was carried out comprehensively and the results were with me soon after. Ray was polite, helpful and understanding. I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone who needs an Independent Timber Survey.
Priya in Greater London Posted on 10/06/2021 , work completed 08/06/2021
No nonsense and very thorough!
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I live in a local authority flat, in a "notorious" Borough which has been on the news of late. I have been ignored by the said Borough's Repairs Team for quite some time. To make myself heard, I felt I should invest in an independent damp survey. This is where the wonderful Mr Baker came into the picture. He arrived at the appointed time, we had a brief discussion regarding my concerns and he got on with the job. Mr Baker is what I call a true gentleman (respectful and courteous). He talked through what he was doing at all times and made sure the areas of my concern were fully covered. He's certainly no time-waster which I valued. I received my report a week later, very thorough I might add and it truly was money well spent. I highly recommend this gentleman!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 03/06/2021 , work completed 27/05/2021
Damp Survey
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Mr Baker arrived promptly to assess evidence of damp at our house and thereafter to provide us with a report. He conducted his examination in an admirably pleasant, careful and business-like way, giving us a very clear commentary as he was going along on the nature of the problems and what we might consider doing about it. His report appeared a few days later, and, likewise, was very clear and helpfully set out. It provides us with a good, independent basis for getting tradesmen round in due course to remedy the problems. It has been very valuable to have advice from an expert without a financial stake in damp-proofing products. We have told him we rather wish we had commissioned him some years ago!
Fraser in Hampshire Posted on 25/05/2021 , work completed 23/05/2021
Mr Baker came to the property within 4 days of my request, prompt and Professional, report done within 2 days.
Customer Service
Quality
Value
It was a pleasure to meet Mr Baker at my property, and he quickly reassured me things were not as I had been lead to believe by a builder. He explained everything in lay persons terms and we parted company with me feeling supported and able to get on with the work needed to be done without the panic I had been labouring under. So glad I invested a small amount of money for the report as it has saved me sleepless nights and unnecessary outlay. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Amanda in Brighton Posted on 19/04/2021 , work completed 17/04/2021
Solid, prompt, mature advice
Customer Service
Quality
Value
From my experience I found Ray to be a thorough professional who brought to bear his deep experience to share realistic perspectives in a mature and matter of fact manner. Just what you need in damp inspection situations when your attention is spread across many aspects when looking at a property. He patiently gave answers to my questions and helped reign in anxiety from my ignorance of matters to do with damp inspections.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 06/04/2021 , work completed 20/10/2020