Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Across Luton

Rentokil Property Care provides specialist damp proofing services across Luton with over 70 years of experience, making us the trusted partner for protecting your home or property.

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

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

For over 70 years, our local Rentokil Property Care team have been delivering expert damp proofing and timber repairs throughout Luton. From the initial survey to completion of any work required, we will be a trusted partner in safeguarding your home or property.

Our qualified local specialists perform PCA-approved damp and timber surveys, providing expert damp proofing alongside targeted treatments for woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and structural issues across all property types.

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

If you have noticed signs of damp or timber decay in your property and are unsure about what to do next, a damp and timber surveys will provide you with advice and recommendations from a professional and qualified surveyor.

A damp surveyor will take the time to inspect your property thoroughly for any signs of dampness, correctly identify the type of damp such as rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, which can often lead to mould growth. They will provide detail on any related damage caused to your premises, including plasterwork and timber decay.

Often damp problems are caused by irregular property maintenance which can mean issues such as blocked gutters, defective roof coverings or backed up drains are causing moisture to penetrate into the property and do not require formal damp proofing, just minor repairs.

Our surveyor will provide you with an easy to read damp and timber survey report with all the findings, and a proposal for work, if any is required. This may include damp proofing, repairs to damaged or structurally unsound timber, and replastering.

Our experienced surveyors will be on hand to talk through any questions you may have, and provide you with further information on any of their findings or recommendations.

If your property requires damp proofing, you can trust our Rentokil Property Care Luton team to provide a professional service from start to finish.

Damp proofing can be a stressful experience for homeowners, but Rentokil Property Care will provide you with step by step guidance throughout the process.

If you decide to go ahead with any recommendations, our trained and experienced technicians will carry out remedial treatments to strict industry standards.

Homeowners are often worried about mess and disruption - but our technicians are equipped with protective floor coverings, industry leading dust extraction units and vacuums in order to return your property to its former condition with minimum hassle.

Woodworm is a common problem affecting properties across Luton and the South East of England.

If you suspect a woodworm problem in your property, book a professional timber survey to confirm the species, the activity and assess any damage to timber. Accurate diagnosis is key as treatments can vary depending on the species of woodworm found.

Woodboring beetles such as Common Furniture Beetles will attack softwood, and are responsible for over 80% of woodworm damage in the UK.

Death Watch Beetles will feed off hardwood, especially in older listed or historic buildings built out of oak.

Once an active infestation has been confirmed, you will receive a survey report outlining the treatment process, typically involving insecticidal sprays and timber repairs for any that has lost structural integrity.

Rentokil Property Care are experts in dealing with woodworm, and can provide you with specialist woodworm treatments to strict industry standards.

Often property owners notice the 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 can cause timber to lose structural integrity.

Unlike wet rot, 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.

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. Then fungicidal treatments and timber repairs can be carried out.

If you suspect a wet or dry rot 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.

Unused basements or cellars, are common for properties across Luton. These below-ground areas can easily be converted into livable areas using professional basement waterproofing techniques to keep them completely watertight and damp-free.

However, proper system design and installation is critical. If a waterproofing system fails, it can lead to severe water ingress which can damage internal decorations and stored goods. This is why working with an experienced surveyor who holds a CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualification is essential.

Rentokil Property Care’s CSSW-qualified surveyors design comprehensive waterproofing systems that fully comply with BS 8102, the industry standard for structural waterproofing.

Cracks in your property’s brickwork can be a sign of underlying structural issues, particularly failing wall ties.

Throughout Luton, buildings frequently need structural intervention due to general deterioration from age and environmental stressors like subsidence, flooding, and water ingress. Over time, moisture exposure can cause wall ties to corrode and fail. Once these ties fail, the outer and inner brick layers are no longer attached, leaving the walls vulnerable to bulging, bowing, and potential collapse.

To safeguard your home, Rentokil Property Care offers expert wall tie inspections and comprehensive replacement solutions. As an approved Helifix installer, our qualified surveyors provide accurate diagnoses and permanent repair plans, working alongside structural engineers whenever needed.

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