PM Independent Surveyors

Peter Mullen is PCA approved. He was fast and efficient. His price was competitive and fair and would recommend.

Peter Mullan PM Independent Surveyors Bedford I asked Peter to carry out a damp assessment and inspection on my behalf. Peter produced a 30 page report providing me with a detailed assessment of the issues appertaining to this property. I chose Peter because he is independent and extremely well qualified and knowledgeable. He did not try to sell me products relating to the outcome of his assessment. He clearly identified the problems which needed to be addressed and suggested solutions to these problems. I would have no hesitation in using his services again should the need arise

Mr Mullan was commissioned to undertake an examination of spray foam roof insulation and prepare a detailed report on the loft insulation, the quality of the roof timbers and whether or not any remedial work was required and to categorise such work in terms of time horizon for completion. Mr Mullan's report was detailed, and structured for a householder review. The report was available several days after the examination and follow-up questions were responded promptly and supporting commentary was provided as necessary. In all, I recommend most highly Mr Mullan to undertake a foam insulation review and / or a damp report.

I hired PM Independent Surveyors for a £450 Damp & Timber Survey. The report was prompt and detailed, diagnosing rising damp at a front bay window due to a bridged DPC and nitrate salts. The surveyor is a nice and personable man. Based on his survey, I paid for builders to carry out repairs and a chemical DPC injection. However, my builders later found a leaking stopcock in a shallow drain covered by loose gravel, 20cm from the bay window. While PM Independent Surveyors argues this diagnosis remains scientifically defensible due to the nitrates, I believe this localised leak was the primary cause of the damp. Had it been identified, the expensive chemical treatment might have been avoided in favour of plumbing repairs and removing the bridging render. Communication regarding this oversight has been difficult, as PM Independent Surveyors maintains that external plumbing is outside his scope. I found the investigation incomplete given the leak's proximity and accessibility. Ultimately, I am left out of pocket.