Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Manchester

Rentokil Property Care provides damp proofing services across Greater Manchester 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 damp proofing and treatments for 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.

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

They will take time to inspect your property thoroughly for any signs of dampness and related damage caused to the building, including plasterwork and timber.

Often damp problems can lead to timber decay, so a qualified surveyor will assess the condition of any structural timber inside the property.

A damp surveyor will take the time to correctly identify the type of damp, where it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, which can often lead to mould growth.

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 no not require formal damp proofing - just minor repairs.

The 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.

The survey report will also contain information on the long term guarantee, if applicable.

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 Manchester 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.

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

Clients 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 Greater Manchester and the North West of England.

If you suspect a woodworm problem in your property you should book a professional surveyor to confirm the species, 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 United Kingdom.

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 treatments to strict industry standards.

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.

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 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.

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

This means you can not only increase the value of your property, you can free up space for stored goods, or even convert it into a home office or gym.

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 who will understand the complex nature of waterproofing below ground spaces.

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.

If you have noticed cracks on your property’s brickwork you could have structural problems or may even require wall tie replacement.

Many buildings across Manchester require structural repairs because of their age, general deterioration or environmental factors, such as water damage, vibrations, flooding or subsidence.

Thousands of properties across Manchester are affected by structural issues, and wall ties can corrode which can cause them to fail. When wall ties fail it means the outer 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. 

We have PCA accredited surveyors and experienced technicians across Manchester who are local to you, so whether you require damp proofing, timber treatments, condensation control, basement waterproofing or structural repairs, we are here to help.

We can offer property preservation across all Manchester and Greater Manchester postcodes:

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.