Damp. Anyone used Academy Remedial Surveyors?

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We seem to have a bit of damp on the outer walls downstairs, but not sure what's causing it. I want someone who can come and take a look and who isn't going to recommend a damp proofing course. Has anyone used Academy Remedial Surveyors? They seem like they might be quite reasonable and are advisers to Property Snakes and Ladders!!

Hi there
Just thinking of using these guys myself. Did you end up using their services? Where they any good?
Cheers :)

Just used this company. One-man outfit masquerading as a team. I explained the problem to him (water ingress from the area around the outside chimney) and described some of the actions we have taken to try to remedy the issue (new chimney cowl, flaunching redone, outside wall repointed). I then left him alone to conduct his examination, which seemed cursory considering the brief time he spent on it (he was under no time pressure from us). His report offered only a single suggestion - applying a water repellant to the outside wall. We have already tried this but to no avail. When I asked via email whether he had any other ideas, all he could suggest was checking the repellant we had used (Bostik, still within its guarantee period and, in any event, not the original cause of the problem). We were dissatisfied with the service as we expected a qualified surveyor whose website bears a stamp from the Property Care Association to have the necessary skills to be able to better identify where and/or how water is penetrating the wall.

You may be better of seeking a competent builder if any exist nearby.