Awaab's Law compliance surveys. Delivered within 72 hours. MRICS-led. Evidence-based. Court-ready.

Independent damp investigations for housing associations, local authorities, and NHS estates across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire.

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Housing associations and local authorities use Durndell to stay ahead of Awaab's Law.

We inspect, diagnose, and report — fast enough to meet your statutory timescales, and robust enough to withstand regulatory scrutiny. Every survey is MRICS-led, fully evidenced, and structured around your compliance obligations — not ours.

One surveyor. One point of contact. No passing the buck.

RICS Regulated · Evidence-Led · Compliance-Ready

  • Black mould forming above a window frame due to condensation, photographed during a damp and mould compliance inspection under Awaab’s Law and HHSRS.

    HHSRS Compliant Reporting

  • Chartered Building Surveyor using a thermal imaging camera to detect moisture and temperature variations during a damp survey.

    Awaab's Law Aligned

  • Chartered Building Surveyor using a Protimeter moisture meter to record damp readings during a professional damp and mould inspection.

    24–72 Hour Attendance

  • RICS Regulated Firm

    RICS Regulated Firm

  • MRICS Chartered Surveyor

  • Professional Indemnity Insured

Our Damp Surveys:

  • Compliance & Governance Surveys

    Compliance & Governance Surveys

    Independent compliance surveys for housing, education, and healthcare estates — designed to meet Awaab’s Law and HHSRS obligations.

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  • Building Moisture Diagnostics

    Building Moisture Diagnostics

    Data-led moisture, condensation, and rainwater ingress investigations by Chartered Building Surveyors — evidence-based insight for repair and compliance decisions.

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  • Forensic & Insurance Investigations

    Forensic & Insurance Investigations

    Independent MRICS investigations and technical reports for insurers, legal professionals, and asset managers.

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 FAQs

  • We provide three specialist survey types:

    1. Compliance & Governance Surveys – rapid damp and mould inspections aligned with Awaab’s Law and HHSRS.

    2. Building Moisture Diagnostics – detailed investigations into condensation, damp ingress, and building-fabric performance using thermal imaging and data-logging.

    3. Forensic & Insurance Investigations – independent MRICS reports for insurers, legal teams, and asset managers requiring clear, defensible evidence.

  • You’ll receive a structured, MRICS-authored report with photographs, moisture readings, and technical analysis. Each report includes risk-ranked recommendations and clear next steps for compliance, maintenance, or claims management.

  • No. Our initial surveys are non-invasive, unless agreed otherwise. We diagnose problems using calibrated meters, hygrometers, and thermal cameras. If further opening-up or sampling is needed, we’ll explain why and obtain approval first.

  • Compliance surveys are typically available within 24–72 hours, depending on location and urgency. Technical and forensic investigations are scheduled flexibly to fit your operational or claims requirements.

  • Based in Milton Keynes, we typically cover a 30–45 minute radius, including Buckingham, Towcester, Northampton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard.

  • Yes—regulated by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Your damp survey will be undertaken by a Chartered Building Surveyor.

  • Yes. Our Compliance & Governance Surveys are designed around statutory timescales for investigation and response, providing clear evidence for internal records, housing regulators, or audit purposes.

  • Yes. These are core to our Building Moisture Diagnostics service. We measure internal humidity, temperature, and air-change performance to determine whether issues arise from occupant behaviour, ventilation, or building-fabric design.

  • Yes. We can re-inspect and provide validation reports confirming that remedial works have resolved the issue. This is particularly useful for compliance audits or insurance claim closure.

  • No. We work exclusively with housing providers, local authorities, educational estates, healthcare trusts, insurers, and professional clients.

Protect Your Buildings, Your Compliance, and Your People

Don’t let hidden damp problems escalate into health risks, legal claims, or structural failures.
Take control with an independent RICS-standard damp survey.

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Or call us directly on 01908 040469 discuss your requirements.