Porto · Damp Surveys

Independent damp surveys for Porto property owners

A misdiagnosis in Porto costs €2,000+ — condensation painted over as rising damp, or injection specified when a blocked gutter is the real source. Our surveyors profile moisture at 100 mm intervals and deliver English reports within 5 business days.

Cross-section diagram of DPC injection in granite masonry — We use carbide meter and calcium carbide speed tests where appropriate — per PCA surveyor standards for historic masonry.

Local masonry challenge in Porto

Porto's mix of Pombalino granite, post-war concrete, and converted cellars demands site-specific diagnosis. Generic "damp surveys" that skip meter profiling waste owner budgets.

Landmarks and neighbourhoods we cover

Douro riverfront warehouses, São Bento station granite blocks, Clérigos tower vicinity

São Bento area
Foz do Douro waterfront
Bonfim renovation stock

What we deliver on site

Full property walk-through (interior + accessible exterior)
Electrical resistance moisture profiles at 100 mm vertical intervals
Salt contamination assessment (efflorescence sampling where needed)
Thermal imaging for cold bridges and hidden leaks
Written report within 5 business days (English)

Typical timeline: On-site survey: 2–4 hours. Written report: within 5 business days.

Local FAQ

Our reports follow RICS building survey conventions and include remediation scope suitable for insurer review.

Yes — we coordinate access with tenants and deliver video walkthroughs alongside the written report.

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