About Valley Compliance Testing

Built on one principle — do it properly or don't do it at all.

Valley Compliance Testing was founded by Dean Sedgebeer to fill a gap that was obvious to anyone working in South Wales property — landlords and letting agents were being underserved by generalist contractors producing reports that looked the part but couldn't stand up when they mattered.

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Truly independent — no conflict of interest.

VCT does not sell damp proofing, remediation products, building works, or any services beyond inspection and reporting. This matters more than most people realise.

Many damp inspectors also sell treatment products or refer remediation work — which creates an obvious financial incentive to find problems, recommend expensive treatments, and overstate severity. VCT has no such incentive. When Dean inspects your property, his only financial interest is the inspection fee. Every finding is honest. Every report is unbiased. You get the truth — not a sales pitch dressed up as a survey.

✓ What VCT sells

Inspections, assessments, and reports. Nothing else.

✗ What VCT doesn't sell

Damp proofing, remediation, building works, or treatment products.

The VCT story

Why VCT exists — and why Wales needs it.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 changed everything for landlords and letting agents in Wales. The legislation introduced a legal duty on landlords to ensure properties are fit for human habitation — and for the first time, that duty is backed by real enforcement powers and real consequences for those who fall short.

The problem was that the compliance industry hadn't kept up. Across South Wales, landlords were receiving generic reports from contractors who didn't reference Welsh legislation, didn't understand FFHH standards, and couldn't provide the kind of scientific evidence that holds up when a dispute reaches a council or tribunal.

"A standard handyman's report doesn't protect a landlord. A forensic report with calibrated data, Welsh law references, and a RAG-rated action plan does."

— Dean Sedgebeer, VCT

Dean founded VCT to provide exactly that — specialist compliance services built specifically for the Welsh rental market, delivered by one person who takes personal accountability for every report that goes out under the VCT name.

The VCT difference

Three things that make VCT different from every other compliance contractor in South Wales.

Scientific evidence, not visual opinion

Calibrated hygrometers, precision moisture meters, thermal imaging, dew point calculations and indoor air quality instruments. VCT reports produce data — not descriptions. When a damp dispute reaches a council or solicitor, hard numbers win. Opinions don't.

Welsh law in every report

Every VCT report references the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, HHSRS, FFHH standards, LACORS guidance and Rent Smart Wales requirements where relevant. Reports are written to be submitted to councils, forwarded to solicitors, or used in tribunal proceedings.

Truly independent — no remediation sales

VCT does not sell damp proofing or remediation. No financial incentive to find problems that don't exist, no products to push, no referral fees. The inspection fee is the only income. Your report is unbiased.

Qualifications & insurance

Every qualification held. Every inspection insured.

VCT holds every qualification relevant to the services it provides — and every inspection is backed by Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.

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Damp & Mould Awareness — CPD Certified

Covering condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp, mould identification and FFHH assessment.

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Indoor Air Quality — BESA Qualified

Building Engineering Services Association qualification covering CO₂, VOC, RH% and IAQ assessment.

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Emergency Lighting Inspection — Paragon Certified

Covering monthly flick tests, annual 3-hour duration tests and HMO emergency lighting compliance.

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Fire Safety for Fire Marshals — Commodious

Underpinning Fire Risk Assessment delivery, fire door inspection and fire safety compliance reporting.

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Legionella Awareness — Commodious Certified

Full Legionella risk assessments lodged on the national LRA Register with certificate number issued.

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Rent Smart Wales CPD

Continuing professional development specific to Welsh landlord legislation and compliance requirements.

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Pattta Member — Portable Appliance Testing

Member of the Portable Appliance Testing Trade Association. PAT certificates issued same day.

Insurance & accreditations

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Professional Indemnity Insurance

Covers the professional advice and reporting in every VCT inspection. Policy: Simply Business · CHBS5459278XB.

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Public Liability Insurance

Covers VCT's presence on site during every inspection visit. £1,000,000 public liability cover held.

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LRA Register

All Legionella risk assessments lodged on the national LRA Register with a unique certificate number issued on completion.

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LACORS Fire Safety Guidance

All Fire Risk Assessments reference LACORS Housing Fire Safety guidance — the standard accepted by local authorities and courts across England and Wales.

Area covered

South Wales — from the Valleys to the Vale.

VCT is based in Kenfig Hill, Bridgend and operates across South Wales with no mileage charge within 25 miles. Coverage extends to Cardiff, Swansea, the Rhondda Cynon Taf valleys, Neath Port Talbot, the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond.

For properties further afield, mileage is charged at £0.45 per mile beyond the 25-mile free zone. Same-day, weekend and evening visits are available across the entire coverage area at the relevant supplements.

BridgendCardiffSwanseaRCTNeath Port TalbotVale of Glamorgan PorthcawlPort TalbotMaestegPontypriddMerthyr TydfilBarryPenarthLlantrisant

Mileage & availability

Within 25 miles of BridgendNo charge

Beyond 25 miles£0.45/mile

Same-day booking+£50

Weekend visits+£40

Evening visits+£30

VATNot charged