Valley Compliance Testing

Valley Compliance Testing Independent damp & mould specialists for South Wales. We find the real cause β€” with nothing to sell but the answer. No treatments, no damp-proofing, no upsell.

Older & traditional buildings a speciality. πŸ“ž 0739 404 3265 Valley Compliance Testing provides professional property compliance services across South Wales, specialising in landlord legal obligations under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and Awaab s Law. We offer PAT testing, legionella risk assessments, emergency lighting testing, mould inspection & remediation, end of tenancy cleans and full

Welsh landlord compliance packages all from a single trusted provider. Based in Bridgend, we serve landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and businesses across Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Neath Port Talbot, and Swansea. Portfolio discounts available. Same-day emergency response available.

We also do PAT testing and Emergency Light Testing
05/09/2026

We also do PAT testing and Emergency Light Testing

🏠 New service at Valley Compliance Testing: EPCs are here!I'm now a registered Domestic Energy Assessor, so on top of da...
04/09/2026

🏠 New service at Valley Compliance Testing: EPCs are here!

I'm now a registered Domestic Energy Assessor, so on top of damp, timber and fire safety diagnostics, VCT can now carry out your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

πŸ’· Β£70 for standard properties
πŸ’· Β£85 for traditional/period properties

If you're a landlord, this also means I can advise on your MEES compliance β€” the minimum EPC rating (E) required to legally let a property in Wales, and what your options are if you're not there yet.

Same approach as everything else I do: honest, independent diagnosis β€” no pushy sales, no remediation upsell. Just clear answers so you know exactly where you stand.

πŸ“© Message me or get in touch to book.

Diolch! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

03/09/2026

"Free damp survey" β€” noun: a visit from someone with a moisture meter who already knows what they're going to sell you before they've walked in the door.

A moisture meter tells you a wall is wet. It doesn't tell you why. Leak, condensation, bridged cavity, failed render, blocked airbrick β€” treating the symptom without knowing the cause is how you end up paying twice.

My surveys aren't free β€” because I'm not selling anything after. No treatments, no products, no incentive to invent a problem. Just the diagnosis.

Diagnose first. Decide after.

02/09/2026

🌟 "He has saved us thousands of pounds in costly (and totally unnecessary) remedial work" 🌟

A homeowner in a beautiful 1896 traditional terrace was told by a damp proofing contractor that all 4 walls had rising damp β€” and was quoted Β£7,000 for chemical damp-proof injections. A 10-minute visit, meter against the wall, Β£7k quote in hand, gone.

Chemical DPC injections are almost never the right answer in a solid-wall Victorian home like this one. These properties were built to breathe β€” injecting a chemical damp course into solid brick can trap moisture and cause more damage than it solves.

We spent over an hour on site: moisture readings, thermal imaging, full photographic evidence. Conclusion β€” no evidence of rising damp at all.

Β£7,000 for remedial work that wasn't needed. That's the risk of getting a quote from someone whose next job depends on finding a problem.

This is exactly why VCT exists. We diagnose only β€” no remedial work, no treatments, no products to sell. Just an honest answer, especially when it comes to traditional buildings that get treated with modern quick-fixes that don't belong in them.

If you own a period property and someone's recommending chemical injections, get a second, independent opinion first.

πŸ“ Serving South Wales β€” traditional & pre-1919 building specialists
Diolch, Joanna, for sharing this ❀️

Quick question for anyone who's dealt with damp in their home...If you had damp showing up in your house, would you rath...
29/08/2026

Quick question for anyone who's dealt with damp in their home...

If you had damp showing up in your house, would you rather:

πŸ”Ή Get a free quote from a damp-proofing company (who'll also be doing the work if you go ahead), or

πŸ”Ή Pay a smaller fee for an independent survey from someone who ONLY diagnoses the problem β€” no remediation, nothing to sell β€” before you get any quotes?

Genuinely curious what people think. Does "free" feel safer, or does it worry you that the person diagnosing the problem is also the one who profits from fixing it? Especially interested in views from anyone with an older/pre-1919 property, where the wrong fix can actually make damp worse.

Drop your thoughts below πŸ‘‡

πŸŽ‰ Big news from Valley Compliance Testing!I'm delighted to share that I've now qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor (...
28/08/2026

πŸŽ‰ Big news from Valley Compliance Testing!

I'm delighted to share that I've now qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor (NOCN Level 3), and I've registered with Elmhurst to get accredited β€” expecting that to come through within the next 10 days.

Once it's live, VCT will be able to offer full Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) alongside our existing diagnostic services β€” damp, mould, traditional buildings, and everything else we already do across South Wales.

As always, VCT stays true to our "diagnose only" approach β€” no sales, no upselling, just honest, independent assessments landlords, agents, and homeowners can trust.

Watch this space! 🏠

Diolch,
Dean

A bit about why Valley Compliance Testing exists 🏺We only do one thing: work out what's actually causing damp, mould or ...
27/08/2026

A bit about why Valley Compliance Testing exists 🏺

We only do one thing: work out what's actually causing damp, mould or timber problems in a property β€” properly, with evidence, not guesswork.

What we don't do is sell you anything to fix it. No treatments, no products, no remedial work. Just an honest answer, so you can make the right decision for your home.

I wanted to build something people in South Wales could trust β€” a name that gets passed on because we did right by someone, not because we pushed a sale. That's still the goal, every single job.

If you've got a damp or mould worry and just want a straight answer, get in touch.

Diolch,
Dean
Valley Compliance Testing 🏠

🏚️ NEW SERVICES β€” Valley Compliance TestingWe're now offering two specialist services built specifically for South Wales...
25/08/2026

🏚️ NEW SERVICES β€” Valley Compliance Testing

We're now offering two specialist services built specifically for South Wales' older housing stock:

🧱 Traditional Building Moisture Audits
A deep-dive diagnostic survey for pre-1919 solid-wall properties β€” identifying true moisture mechanisms (bridging, penetrating, hygroscopic salts) rather than defaulting to "rising damp" and a chemical DPC quote.

πŸͺ΅ Timber and Rot Inspections
Thorough assessment of structural and joinery timber for wet rot, dry rot, and beetle activity β€” with clear, evidence-based findings and no remediation upsell.

Both delivered with the same approach as everything we do: diagnose only, nothing to sell. You get an independent, evidence-based report β€” not a quote for treatment.

Ideal for period property owners, landlords with older portfolios, and agents handling pre-1919 stock.

πŸ“ž 0739 404 3265
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
🌐 valleycompliancetesting.co.uk

Serving all of South Wales β€” built for traditional buildings, not against them.

Why isn't my survey free?Because "free" surveys are usually paid for by the remediation work that follows. Find a proble...
21/08/2026

Why isn't my survey free?

Because "free" surveys are usually paid for by the remediation work that follows. Find a problem, sell the fix.

I don't sell fixes. I diagnose only β€” independent report, no upsell, no agenda. You decide what happens next.

That's what you're paying for: someone with nothing to gain from what they find.

21/08/2026

Quick one for you β€” I'm expanding Valley Compliance Testing's services and want to prioritise what's actually useful, rather than guess.

First β€” are you asking as a: (a) Landlord / letting agent, or (b) Homeowner?

Of the following, which would you be most likely to book in the next 6 months? (Pick your top 2)

1. Fitness for Human Habitation / HHSRS damp & hazard assessment β€” documented evidence a rental property meets the Renting Homes (Wales) Act fitness standard
2. Traditional Building Moisture Audit β€” for solid-wall/pre-1919 homes, diagnosing how damp is interacting with the building before any insulation or retrofit work
3. Pre-Purchase Damp & Timber Report β€” independent survey before buying, for solicitors/mortgage lenders
4. Timber and Rot Inspection β€” wet/dry rot and fungal decay checks on floorboards and joists
5. Condensation and Ventilation Assessment β€” humidity/airflow diagnosis for a specific damp or mouldy room
6. Mould Risk and Indoor Air Quality assessment β€” deeper diagnostic where mould keeps recurring
7. Specialist Consultancy / second opinion β€” independent review before signing off a contractor's repair or insulation quote

A couple of quick extras:
- If landlord/agent: roughly how many properties are in your portfolio, and have you had a rent-repayment or fitness dispute in the last 12 months?
- If homeowner: is your home solid-wall/older construction, and are you currently thinking about insulation, retrofit, or energy efficiency improvements?

No pressure either way β€” just trying to build the right service around what people actually need.

Thanks β€” Dean, Valley Compliance Testing

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