Property Services for Estate Agents

Rentokil Property Care can provide buyers, sellers and estate agents with expert advice and recommendations for property preservation problems, helping prevent unnecessary delays to the sales process.

We have decades of experience, working closely with property managers, estate agents, private buyers and sellers, providing expert advice and recommendations for numerous property preservation problems.

We are often recommended to homeowners when pre-purchase surveys have indicated issues such as damp, woodworm, fungal decay and structural problems, and further investigation is required.

Rentokil Property Care surveyors are experts in surveying and will provide you with professional advice that gets to the root cause of the issue, with all findings and recommendations detailed in a survey report.

Damp problems can put off potential buyers from purchasing a property, but often these problems can be resolved with a long term solution from Rentokil Property Care, often backed by long term guarantees.

We have decades of experience surveying and carrying out expert treatments, assisting property professionals such as estate agents across the country.

We can provide expert advice for condensation, mould problems, penetrating damp and rising damp, helping to prevent delays and getting the sale of a property back on track.

Yes, if you are having your property valued prior to being sold, if a damp problem is found this could lead to the property being devalued, as the potential buyer and lenders may see the problem as a significant risk that requires repairs, and could even lead to potential health problems.

If you are selling a property and a damp problem is discovered on the pre-purchase survey,  a potential buyer may use a damp problem to try and reduce the price, or attempt to renegotiate.

This is why it is recommended that the seller deals with a damp problem prior to selling, as this will make the property more appealing to potential buyers, as repairs may be cheaper than the value lost. Often damp work is backed by long term guarantees, which can be passed onto the new homeowner, protecting the property well into the future.

If you are selling a property with a known damp problem, this must be legally disclosed when selling the property in order to provide transparency and avoid any legal issues. That said, often damp problems are hidden in hard to reach areas of a property, such as in sub floor voids or lofts, and have not been discovered by the seller.

Condensation problems can be exacerbated by the number of people living within a property, so if one person is living in a property which is then sold to a larger family, condensation problems could begin to occur, as more moisture is being created within the home. Claims may then be made about un-disclosed issues with the property before purchase.

It is important for a qualified and experienced surveyor to carry out an inspection of the property in order to identify any potential damp or timber problems before going on the market.

Often a damp problem is identified on a pre-purchase survey, and it will state that further investigation by a specialist is required. This may mean you need a damp and timber survey carried out by a Certificated Surveyor in Remedial Treatments (CSRT) or a Certificated Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) qualified surveyor.

The surveyor will look for the telltale signs of damp, including musty smells, peeling wallpaper and mould. They will also assess the condition of timber for signs of woodworm or fungal decay, which can often be caused when there is a source of damp or a lack of ventilation.

Rentokil Property Care are members of the Property Care Association (PCA), meaning we have met strict membership criteria to demonstrate the high quality level of service, from surveying to remedial repairs.

Often mortgage lenders will require a PCA-accredited surveyor for diagnosing property issues, which can speed up the home-buying process where problems have been identified.

Rentokil Property Care has been working in peoples homes and businesses for over 70 years, correctly identifying property issues and providing long term solutions.

We are experts in property preservation, and can provide you with personalised advice for damp problems affecting your property, or a property you’re thinking of buying.