Damp Proofing Specialists in Maidstone and Kent

For over 70 years, Rentokil Property Care has been the trusted local expert for homeowners and businesses across Maidstone and Kent. Our team of locally-based surveyors and technicians provides professional solutions for the UK's most common property problems, including rising damp, dry rot, wet rot, and woodworm. We combine decades of hands-on experience with the resources of a national company to deliver the highest quality property care services, ensuring your property is in safe hands.

As the largest town in Kent, Maidstone features a wide range of property types, from historic terraced houses and 1930s homes in the town centre to more modern flats and apartments on the outskirts. This variety means properties can suffer from a range of damp-related issues. Older buildings, often constructed without a damp proof course, are particularly vulnerable to rising damp, while problems with condensation and penetrating damp are also common throughout the area. Rentokil Property Care has the expertise to address these specific challenges, helping property owners in Maidstone and Kent protect their investments.

Property owners often first become aware of fungal decay through signs like a strong musty smell, or by noticing discoloured, cracked, or damaged timbers. This decay falls into two main categories: wet rot and dry rot. Both require moisture in timber to grow, and both will eventually cause the wood to lose its structural integrity.

Dry rot is particularly serious as it can spread away from the moisture source to find new timber to attack, breaking it down and weakening it. If left untreated, a dry rot infestation can travel across an entire floor and even affect different stories of a building. This makes it essential to treat the problem as soon as it is discovered. A qualified surveyor can identify the full extent of the damage and provide clear recommendations for replacing any affected structural timbers.
It is crucial to handle any fungal decay correctly. If you aren't experienced in dealing with it, or if a detailed survey isn't conducted to find the full extent of the outbreak, the rot can return if a moisture source remains. The first step in any effective treatment is always to remove the source of moisture, whether that involves installing effective damp proofing, repairing building defects, or improving sub-floor ventilation.

If you suspect a fungal decay problem in your property, the best course of action is to book a qualified surveyor. They can fully investigate the issue, confirm the type of infestation, and provide you with a detailed proposal to resolve the problem permanently.

For properties in Maidstone and Kent, converting an unused basement or cellar is an excellent way to add valuable living space and increase the property's worth. The key to a successful conversion, whether for a home office, gym, or extra storage, is a professionally installed waterproofing system.

It is vital that the installation is carried out correctly, as a failed system can lead to major water ingress and damage to your belongings. To ensure a reliable and lasting result, it is essential to use a surveyor with the CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualification. Our CSSW-qualified experts design comprehensive basement waterproofing solutions that adhere to British Standard 8102, the industry's code of practice, transforming your below-ground space into a dry, usable area.

If you've noticed horizontal cracks in your brickwork, especially on older properties in areas like Hoole or Handbridge, you may be experiencing cavity wall tie corrosion. Cavity walls, which became standard after the 1920s, use metal ties to connect the inner and outer layers. Over time, these ties can rust and expand, causing visible cracks and weakening the structural integrity of your property.

Left untreated, corroded wall ties can lead to the inner and outer walls becoming disconnected, potentially causing them to bow or bulge. Our local team can inspect and assess the condition of your wall ties using specialised equipment. If required, we will provide a proposal for a professional wall tie replacement service. We work with structural engineers when necessary and are an approved installer of Helifix structural products, ensuring a reliable and lasting solution for your property.

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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.