Art gallery · St Albans
ISO-Therm internal wall insulation to an art gallery
- Agreed approach
- ISO-Therm internal wall insulation installed throughout the gallery, fitted from scaffold and finished ready for decoration.
city in Cambridgeshire · CB6, CB7
Damp and Mould Specialists Serving Ely
Procure Group Ltd carries out damp and mould investigations across Ely and the surrounding Fenland villages, from older city-centre property to modern housing on the city's edge.
Highly Rated by Customers.Trusted to Protect Your Home.
What we investigate
Damp and mould concerns we investigate in Ely
Any one of these symptoms can have several different causes, and the right remedy depends entirely on which one it is. That is what a survey establishes.
Damp patches and tide marks
Staining at low level or around a specific point on a wall or ceiling.
Mould growth
Black, green or grey growth on walls, ceilings, sealant, window reveals or behind furniture.
Musty odours
A persistent smell, often in a cupboard, cellar or unused room, sometimes before anything is visible.
Peeling paint and damaged plaster
Blistering, salting, crumbling plaster or wallpaper lifting away from the wall.
Condensation on windows
Water on glass and frames in the morning, and mould appearing on cold surfaces.
Water penetration
Damp appearing during or after rain, frequently linked to rainwater goods or pointing.
Suspected rising damp
Low-level dampness that may be rising damp, or may be one of several other causes.
Timber decay and woodworm
Soft or crumbling timber, fungal growth, exit holes or springy floors.
Leaks and escapes of water
Plumbing, heating or drainage leaks that show up some distance from the source.
Restricted air movement and cold surfaces
Rooms that feel humid, cold spots at reveals and lintels, and extract fans that do not clear steam.
Basement and cellar moisture
Damp, standing water or high humidity in below-ground space.
We do not diagnose rising damp from photographs or from a single meter reading, and we do not assume that every damp problem needs chemical damp proofing. A great many do not.
Services
Damp, mould, timber and waterproofing services in Ely
Each service below links to the full national service page, where the investigation, the treatment options and the circumstances in which it is not appropriate are set out in detail.
Damp
Damp investigations
A structured investigation to establish the likely cause of dampness before any remedial work is recommended.
Damp
Rising damp assessments
Careful assessment of low-level dampness, which is frequently caused by something other than rising damp.
Damp
Penetrating damp investigations
Investigation of moisture entering through walls, roofs, openings and rainwater goods.
Surveys
Specialist damp surveys
Detailed, evidence-led survey reports for owners, landlords, agents and purchasers.
Surveys
Pre-purchase damp assessments
Focused assessment of damp and timber concerns raised during a property purchase.
Mould & condensation
Condensation control
Assessment of moisture production, ventilation, heating and insulation to reduce surface condensation.
Mould & condensation
Mould remediation
Safe removal of mould growth combined with addressing the moisture source so that it does not return.
Timber
Timber preservation
Assessment and treatment of structural timbers affected by moisture, decay or insect attack.
Timber
Woodworm investigations and treatment
Establishing whether insect activity is current before recommending any treatment.
Timber
Wet rot investigation and repairs
Identifying and repairing timber decay caused by sustained high moisture content.
Timber
Dry rot investigations
Careful investigation of suspected dry rot, which can extend beyond visibly damp timber.
Waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Design and installation of waterproofing systems for basements and cellars.
Waterproofing
Structural waterproofing
Waterproofing design for below-ground and earth-retaining structures.
Waterproofing
Cementitious tanking
Applied cementitious waterproofing for suitable below-ground and internal applications.
Waterproofing
Cavity drainage membrane systems
Drained protection systems that manage water rather than resisting it under pressure.
Repairs & finishes
Damp-resistant plastering
Replastering specifications appropriate to walls affected by dampness or salt contamination.
Repairs & finishes
External damp-related repairs
Repairs to the external fabric that address the source of moisture entry.
Repairs & finishes
Water-damage reinstatement
Drying, repair and reinstatement following leaks, escapes of water or flooding.
Repairs & finishes
Internal wall insulation
Insulation of solid walls with careful attention to moisture risk and detailing.
Local property context
Property and moisture in Ely
Different construction types behave differently when they get wet, so the approach is matched to the building in front of us.
Ely stands on a low island of higher ground within the Fens, and the contrast between the historic core near the cathedral and the reclaimed land around it is genuinely relevant to moisture investigation. Older buildings in the centre bring solid-wall construction, historic alterations and past remedial work; property on lower surrounding ground brings drainage and groundwater considerations.
Fenland soils can be prone to shrinkage and movement, which is one reason external cracking, defective pointing and displaced rainwater goods should be inspected before anyone concludes that water is rising through a wall.
Ely also has a good deal of later twentieth-century and recent housing on the edges of the city, together with converted outbuildings and barns in the surrounding villages. Conversions deserve particular attention: floors laid over historic ground, new openings formed in old walls and habitable rooms created in previously unheated space all change how moisture moves through a building, and the original construction was rarely designed for the way the space is now used.
Our approach
What happens during your survey in Ely
The purpose of a survey is to identify the underlying cause of the moisture, not to justify a particular treatment.
- 1Your enquiryYou tell us what you are seeing, where and when. Photographs help.
- 2Understanding the symptomsWe ask about the pattern — after rain, in cold weather, worse in one room.
- 3Reviewing what you already haveExisting reports, homebuyer surveys or previous quotations are read before the visit.
- 4Choosing the right surveyThe survey type is matched to the problem rather than sold as a package.
- 5Inspecting the propertyInternal and external inspection, moisture and psychrometric readings, photographs.
- 6Considering moisture sourcesConstruction, ground levels, rainwater goods, airflow, heating and occupancy.
- 7Clear written findingsWhat was found, what it means, and where the evidence is inconclusive.
- 8Recommended next stepsIn priority order, with the reasoning behind each recommendation.
- 9Quoting only where work is neededItemised, with assumptions and exclusions stated.
- 10Portal access throughoutReports, quotations, project stages and documents in one place.
- 11Aftercare and guidanceDrying and decoration advice, maintenance instructions and guarantee details.
Transparent pricing
Damp survey from £114 + VAT
A Damp Proofing Quote Assessment is £114 plus VAT. The fee can be deducted from the final invoice if eligible remedial works proceed, subject to the agreed terms. Other inspection types are priced according to their scope.
Inspection requirements vary between properties, so larger, more complex or commercial buildings are priced according to their scope. You will be told the fee before the visit is confirmed — there are no charges added afterwards.
Online tools
Three ways to get a considered answer before anyone visits
Not Sure What Is Causing the Damp?
Answer a few simple questions, upload photographs and receive an initial summary of possible causes and the type of survey that may be appropriate.
- The tool gives preliminary guidance only
- It does not replace an inspection
- Photographs alone cannot confirm a diagnosis
- You provide contact details so the summary can be emailed to you
Already Have a Damp or Property Survey Report?
Upload an existing damp report, homebuyer report, RICS report or property inspection document for an initial AI-assisted summary and recommended next steps.
- The tool summarises the document you submit
- Recommendations are subject to professional review
- You provide contact details to receive the summary
- A site inspection may still be necessary
Request a Written Estimate
Send us the details and photographs of the problem and our team will price the work and put it in writing.
- Prepared by our team, never generated automatically
- Photographs help us price it accurately
- Final prices depend on the inspection findings
- No obligation to proceed
Regional project example
A project from elsewhere in our region
We do not have a published project in Ely yet, so this example is from elsewhere in the area we cover. We will not present work as local when it is not.
Verified customer reviews
What customers in the wider area say
These reviews are from customers elsewhere in the region rather than this town. We publish them as they were given.
Questions
Frequently asked questions — Ely
Does living on Fenland ground mean I have rising damp?
No. Low-lying ground and high water tables are relevant considerations, but the great majority of damp we investigate in this area is condensation or water entering through a defect. A proper survey distinguishes between them.
Can you assess an older property near the cathedral?
Yes. Older and listed buildings need breathable, proportionate repairs, and we will identify where consent is likely to be required rather than specifying work that would be inappropriate.
Do you cover Soham, Littleport and the surrounding villages?
Yes, the CB6 and CB7 districts and the surrounding Fenland settlements are within our normal working area.
Why does condensation seem worse in Ely during winter months?
Ely's low-lying fenland setting means ambient humidity is naturally elevated, and many properties in the CB6 and CB7 districts feature solid masonry walls with limited insulation. During cold spells, warm moist air inside a heated home meets cold wall and window surfaces and deposits moisture. Restricted airflow compounds this. Before attributing visible mould or streaming windows solely to condensation, an inspection is advisable, as rising damp or penetrating damp can produce similar surface symptoms and requires a different remedy.
My Ely terraced house has a suspended timber floor that feels springy — could damp be involved?
Suspended timber floors in older Ely terraces, particularly those built before the mid-twentieth century, rely on sub-floor airflow to keep joist and boarding moisture levels stable. In fenland areas, ground moisture can be persistent, and if air bricks have been blocked or rendered over during later works, the void beneath the floor becomes humid. Prolonged elevated moisture content causes timber to soften and decay. An inspection would measure timber moisture, examine the void condition, and determine whether remedial airflow or timber treatment is warranted.
Nearby
Also serving locations near Ely
We also work in Cambridge, March and Soham. For everywhere else we cover, see our Cambridgeshire service area.
Next step
Book your damp survey in Ely
Book an inspection, ask for a callback, or use one of the online tools first. Whichever suits you — there is no obligation either way.
Request a callback
Tell us what you are seeing and we will come back to you. Your enquiry is tagged to Ely so the right surveyor picks it up.