Robert began his career in fire and flood restoration and went on to build specialist expertise in every aspect of damp and mould.
Robert observed that, in many homes, mould, damp and condensation were frequently misdiagnosed, leading to expensive treatments that were ineffective or mis-sold. To address this, he founded Damp Detectives to provide truly independent surveys that identify the real cause of the problem through scientific analysis. Any recommended work is unbiased and only suggested when it will resolve the source of the issue.
Robert Horne is a CSRT surveyor with the Property Care Association and is CSDD qualified (Certified Surveyor in Damp Detection). For more information, visit the Property Care Association website here.
He also serves as single joint expert in Civil Court disrepair cases and attends the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Healthy Homes in the UK.
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I needed a damp surveyor to assess my flat in Croydon for some persistent mould issue. My surveyor (Maura Ogunbiyi) was so thorough and went above and beyond to diagnose the issues and provide advice to how to tackle it. She was very professional and I would highly recommend.
I would recommend Robert’s service to anyone looking to buy a property who wanted to be sure it was in good order, or anyone living with damp and mould. Having spent the last three years becoming more and more frustrated with the property management agency responsible for maintenance in my block of flats, I now have an understanding of the root causes of my flat’s problem, and evidence which will hopefully resolve the situation once and for all. Robert is really friendly and understanding and very methodical in his approach
