Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Damp & Building Surveyors in Ballynahinch
RAY McCLEERY is a specialist consultancy established in 2005, offering impartial expertise in diagnosing and resolving building defects. With over 50 years of combined experience, we focus on damp, decay, and woodworm issues, serving clients across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Our team comprises certified professionals, including members of the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, who deliver detailed surveys and tailored remedial solutions. We pride ourselves on independence, ensuring recommendations are free from commercial bias, prioritising accurate diagnosis over unnecessary treatments. Our work spans residential, commercial, and historic properties, supported by professional indemnity insurance and a commitment to client education. Clients include architects, developers, homeowners, and insurance companies, who value our thoroughness and clarity in reporting.We provide budget costings, technical drawings, and treatment specifications, ensuring transparency and practicality. Our consultants, Ray and Lawrence McCleery, bring decades of hands-on experience, having worked on landmark projects such as Enniskillen Castle and Belfasts Carnegie Library. We maintain industry accreditations, including certification from the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association and the Property Care Association. Our approach combines technical expertise with a dedication to client satisfaction, ensuring properties are preserved with minimal disruption and long-term effectiveness.
Services
Damp Surveys
Dry Rot Treatment
Rising Damp Diagnosis
Woodworm Inspections
Building Decay Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in remedial building treatments.
- Our independent advice ensures no commercial bias in recommendations.
- Detailed surveys prioritise accurate diagnosis over unnecessary repairs.
- Certified professionals with accreditations from leading industry bodies.
- Professional indemnity insurance covers all our surveying work.
Associations and certifications
- British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA)
- Property Care Association (PCA)
What people say
Efficient, courteous and professional
Comprehensive report
Excellent service
Superb and comprehensive work
Detailed approach
Services
Damp Surveys
Our damp surveys identify condensation, rising damp, and penetrating damp through detailed moisture analysis. We assess building fabric, ventilation, and external factors to prescribe targeted remedial actions. Clients receive clear guidance on preventing recurrence and preserving structural integrity.
Dry Rot Treatment
We diagnose dry rot infestations by inspecting timber moisture levels and structural damage. Our treatment plans include eradication methods, replacement of affected timbers, and preventive measures to ensure long-term protection of building integrity.
Woodworm Inspections
Our inspections identify wood-boring insects and assess damage severity. We recommend species-specific treatments, such as chemical preservation or timber replacement, to halt decay and prevent future infestations in residential and historic properties.
Building Decay Analysis
We evaluate decay caused by moisture, fungal growth, or insect activity in building materials. Our analysis includes cavity wall ties, masonry, and timber elements, with reports outlining repair strategies and preservation techniques tailored to each property.
Historic Property Surveys
Specialist surveys for historic buildings assess damp, decay, and structural risks while preserving architectural integrity. We provide conservation-focused solutions for landmarks like Enniskillen Castle and Belfasts Carnegie Library, ensuring compliance with heritage standards.
People
Ray McCleery
Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments
Ray has over 40 years of experience in remedial treatments, founding McCleery Mathison Ltd. in 1992 and qualifying with the BWPDA in 1999. He specialises in damp, decay, and historic building preservation.
Lawrence McCleery
Architect & Remedial Surveyor
Lawrence is a RIBA Chartered Architect with 20 years of remedial surveying experience. He qualified with the PCA in 2012 and combines architectural expertise with hands-on knowledge of timber and damp treatments.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialise in damp, decay, and woodworm surveys, providing detailed reports with treatment plans and budget costings.
How are you different from other consultants?
Our independence ensures unbiased advice, focusing on accurate diagnosis without recommending unnecessary repairs.
Which areas do you cover?
We work across the UK, Ireland, and beyond, including Northern Ireland, Galway, and Norfolk.
Do your reports include cost estimates?
Yes, our reports feature budget costings, technical drawings, and detailed treatment specifications.
Are your consultants certified?
Our team holds accreditations from the BWPDA and PCA, with decades of hands-on experience.
Reviews (2)
S. B.
Oct 08, 2021
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I contacted them through the website for a rough quote. Ray called me and discussed the issues and gave me multiple helpful bits of information which could help solve the majority of the issues. He suggested if any problems persisted after fixing those issues to give them a call and they would happily investigate the issues. This could save us a lot of money and we may not need them out at all now thanks to their free advice.
Had a lovely professional and very informative chat with Ray and he seemed more interested in helping me out than making money off me. I would suggest anyone who has damp
Had a lovely professional and very informative chat with Ray and he seemed more interested in helping me out than making money off me. I would suggest anyone who has damp
Thomas Bohill
Jul 22, 2020
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I had conversations with both Ray and his son Lawrence over the phone and both were incredibly helpful and informative. Lawrence came himself to look at the problem (wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing at all times) and was able to diagnose it very quickly, and in the process I believe saved me a lot of hassle and money that I would have had going direct to a damp proof company. Lawerence was very knowledgable and immediately put me at ease that the problem wasn't what I feared. I would 100% recommend their services if you want an independent, impartial and informed opinion and I
