Building pathology & performance failures
Independent investigation of ventilation, insulation and moisture performance failures where symptoms persist and the mechanism is unclear. Focused on causation, contributing factors and proportionate next steps.
What “performance failure” means
A building may appear compliant on paper yet fail in use due to design detail, workmanship, commissioning gaps or unintended interaction between fabric, ventilation and occupancy. Building pathology examines how the building actually behaves.
How we investigate
We start with accessible inspection and proportionate non-destructive diagnostics. Where construction is concealed, limitations are stated clearly and targeted intrusive checks are identified where necessary to confirm the mechanism.
State of the Art Equipment
Moisture meters from Tramex are used extensively for our water damage surveys and verification processes. We have found that they provide accuracy and dependability, the two characteristics of good equipment.
The range of adapters and extension options allows us to take readings in hard-to-reach places. We can capture results in many formats. All of the results can be captured in the app on a smartphone. This provides an easy-to-understand record of the findings.
Water Damage Surveys
We expertly handle water damage at Buildnostics with attention to detail. Our team specialises in conducting in-depth surveys. We aim to fully understand and assess the water damage. This ensures a data driven approach to remediation. We safeguard your property with expertise you can trust. We provide a professional and skilled service in managing your water-damaged property.
Independent Specialist Surveys
Independent surveys frequently generate unbiased and impartial reports because they function without any influence from external pressures or vested interests that might otherwise sway their findings. Since these surveys are not commissioned or funded by parties that have a direct stake or vested interest in the outcome, independent surveyors are able to approach their research with greater objectivity and neutrality.
This ensures that the processes of data collection and analysis are conducted fairly and rigorously. This autonomy and freedom from external influence also promote transparency in both the methodology used and the results obtained, which significantly enhances the credibility and reliability of the findings. Moreover, independent surveys tend to incorporate a wider range of diverse perspectives and are less likely to engage in selective reporting or cherry-picking data, which ultimately leads to more comprehensive, balanced, and trustworthy conclusions.
Request a technical call-back
Briefly describe the issue and the warranty/dispute context. If you have documents or photographs, note what you have. We will confirm whether a desktop evidence review is proportionate or whether a site investigation is required.