Damp Proofing Specialists Covering Liverpool

Rentokil Property Care provides damp proofing services across Liverpool and Merseyside with over 70 years of experience, making us the trusted partner for protecting your home or business.

Our local qualified team can carry out PCA approved damp and timber surveys and provide specialist solutions for damp, woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and structural issues on all types of properties.

Rentokil Property Care are a Which? Trusted Trader, an accredited Property Care Association (PCA) member and we are rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.

Liverpool is renowned for its striking mix of buildings, from the iconic Liver Building on the waterfront to the historic Victorian and Edwardian terraces in suburbs like Mossley Hill. This architectural diversity requires expert knowledge to properly maintain. Rentokil Property Care has years of experience undertaking specialist property care services across Liverpool's varied properties, ensuring all our customers receive a professional survey, a correct specification of works, and the assurance of long-term guarantees.

Should your property require damp proofing, you can rely on our Rentokil Property Care Liverpool team for a professional service from survey to completion. We understand that undertaking such work can be a concern, which is why we guide you through every step of the process. Once recommendations are approved, our highly trained technicians perform all remedial treatments to strict industry standards. They will assess and replace any timbers affected by fungal decay or woodworm, restoring the health of your property. We prioritise minimising disruption; our teams use protective floor coverings and advanced dust extraction units to ensure your property is left clean and tidy.

Often property owners notice signs of fungal decay, this can be from strong musty smells, discolouration, cracked or damaged timbers. There are two main categories of fungal decay - wet rot and dry rot - both require varying levels of moisture content in timber to germinate, and both can cause timber to lose structural integrity. Dry rot is even capable of spreading away from the source of moisture in order to find new timber to attack, breaking down the  timber causing it to lose strength.

If left over time dry rot can spread across the full floor of a property, and even attack timber on different stories. This means it is essential to treat the problem as soon as possible, with a qualified surveyor able to identify the full extent of damage, and provide recommendations for the replacement of structural timber.

If you are not experienced in dealing with dry rot, or do not conduct a detailed survey to fully identify the extent of the problem - it can return if there is a source of moisture.

With any fungal decay infestation the first step is always removing the source of moisture, whether this is with effective damp proofing, fixing building defects or improving ventilation through installing air bricks for sub floor voids.

If you suspect a fungal decay problem the first step is to book a qualified surveyor who can fully investigate, confirm the type of fungal infestation, and provide you with detailed proposals to remedy the problem.

Across Liverpool, many properties feature unused spaces below ground level, such as cellars or basements. These areas can be transformed into valuable, dry, and watertight living spaces, which not only increases the value of your property but can also create a new home office, gym, or simply extra room for storage.

However, it is crucial that the waterproofing system is installed correctly. A failed system can lead to significant water ingress, causing costly damage to the contents of the room.

For this reason, it is essential to use an experienced surveyor holding a CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualification. They will understand the complexities of waterproofing below-ground structures. Rentokil Property Care has CSSW-qualified surveyors who can design a comprehensive basement waterproofing specification that complies with British Standard 8102, the industry's recommended code of practice.

If you have noticed cracks on your property’s brickwork you could have structural problems or may even require wall tie replacement. Most older properties are built with solid walls, however in the 1920’s cavity walls became standard as they offer greater protection against wind driven rain and condensation. A wall tie is used to connect the outer and inner walls together at regular intervals, with a cavity in the middle.

Over time these wall ties can corrode, especially if they are exposed to moisture. They become rusty and will expand, causing horizontal cracks in brickwork which are visible along mortar joints.

Thousands of properties across Liverpool are affected by corrosion and eventually these wall ties stop functioning which essentially means the out leaf and inner leaf are no longer connected, and can be susceptible to bowing or bulging, and eventually to total collapse.

Rentokil Property Care can inspect and assess the condition of wall ties, and if required provide a proposal for wall tie replacements. We work closely with structural engineers where necessary, and are an approved installer of Helifix structural products, including wall ties.

We can offer damp and timber treatments, as well as structural repairs for properties across Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey, Bebington, Bootle, Crosby, Kirkby, Prescot, Heswell, Maghull, Formby and Haydock.

If you have a damp or timber problem in your property, you want to trust the company you are working with will get it right first time.

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