Established in 2000. Ross-Toration Surveys Ltd Glasgow are CSRT Qualified and are experienced in the building restoration industry. Making this available to you by offering a specialist independent damp and timber survey service covering Glasgow. Providing a full detailed report with our analysis and findings, making any recommendations required if necessary. Covering all types of damp issues including rising damp, condensation, dry rot, wood boring insects, penetrating damp, wet rot, efflorescent salts and mould for both domestic or commercial properties.
Can be described as dampness resulting from water in the ground, rising up through masonry by capillary flow. Effects of rising damp are damp patches or tide marks ruining interior decorations and unhealthy living conditions, increased heat losses and hygroscopic salts causing staining and retaining moisture in the walls. Weakening of the fabric or structure of the building and also providing conditions suitable for fungal growths, causing degeneration of timber. The most common cause of dampness in buildings is condensation.