Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Across South London

Protect your home or property with damp proofing and timber repairs from Rentokil Property Care, trusted specialists across South London with more than 70 years of industry experience.

No matter where you’re located, we have a number of local surveyors and technicians with full coverage, including across Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Bromley and Sutton.

Our local, qualified surveyors provide PCA-approved damp and timber surveys, delivering specialist damp proofing and effective treatments for woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and structural issues in any type of property.

Rentokil Property Care is an accredited Property Care Association (PCA) member, a Which? Trusted Trader, and holds an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.

Protect your home or property with damp proofing and timber repairs from Rentokil Property Care, trusted specialists across South London with more than 70 years of industry experience.

Our local, qualified surveyors provide PCA-approved damp and timber surveys, delivering specialist damp proofing and tailored treatments for woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and structural issues for a range of property types.

Rentokil Property Care is an accredited Property Care Association (PCA) member, a Which? Trusted Trader, and holds an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.

Unsure of what to do after spotting signs of damp or timber decay in your South London property? A professional damp and timber survey will provide you with expert advice and clear recommendations from a qualified surveyor.

Since damp problems frequently trigger timber decay, our qualified surveyors will carefully assess the condition of all structural wood within the building.

A specialist damp surveyor will accurately identify the root cause of the issue, whether it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, which can trigger mould growth.

Because damp issues can cause timber decay, a qualified surveyor will carefully evaluate the condition of all structural timbers inside the property.

Once the inspection is complete, you will receive a straightforward damp and timber survey report detailing the findings, along with a transparent proposal for any required work.

Depending on the diagnosis, this may include targeted damp proofing, replastering, or structural repairs to damaged timber.

Throughout the process, our experienced surveyors remain on hand to discuss your report, answer your questions, and provide further clarity on their recommendations.

If your property requires damp proofing, you can trust our Rentokil Property Care South London 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 South London 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.

Many buildings across South London have unused below ground level spaces, whether that is a basement or cellar. These areas can be converted into livable spaces, with basement waterproofing techniques used to make them watertight and damp free.

The most important thing is to make sure that the newly waterproofed space is correctly installed, if the system fails it can lead to substantial water ingress and any stored goods could become water damaged. This is why it is essential to use an experienced surveyor with a CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualification.

Rentokil Property Care has CSSW qualified surveyors who can design comprehensive basement waterproofing specifications to meet British Standard 8102 - the recommended industry guidelines for waterproofing.

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

Throughout South London, 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.