Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Bolton

Rentokil Property Care provides damp proofing services across Bolton and 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 spotted signs of damp or timber decay in your Bolton property and are uncertain about the next steps, a professional damp and timber survey will give you clear advice and recommendations from a qualified surveyor.

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

A specialist damp surveyor will accurately diagnose the specific issue, whether it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation (which often leads to mould growth).

Following the inspection, the surveyor will provide an easy-to-read damp and timber survey report outlining their findings, alongside a clear proposal for any necessary work.

This may cover damp proofing, replastering, or repairs to damaged and structurally unsound timber.

Our experienced surveyors are always available to discuss your report, answer any questions, and provide deeper insight into 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 fairly common issue that affects properties across Bolton.

If you suspect an issue in your home, booking a professional surveyor is essential. They will identify the specific beetle species, determine if the infestation is active, and evaluate any structural timber damage. An accurate diagnosis is critical, as treatment methods vary depending on the type of woodworm present.

Common Furniture beetles: These woodboring pests target softwoods and are responsible for more than 80% of all woodworm damage in the UK.

Death Watch beetles: These pests target hardwoods and are typically found in older, historic, or listed buildings constructed with oak.

Once an active infestation is confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive survey report detailing the next steps. Treatment generally involves targeted insecticidal sprays, alongside structural timber repairs or replacements where the wood has lost its strength.

Rentokil Property Care have decades of experience solving woodworm infestations, and can provide you with specialist treatments to strict industry standards.

While fungal decay can often remain hidden in hard to reach areas, the first signs of a problem include 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 can spread away from its original moisture source to target new timber, breaking it down until it completely loses its structural integrity.

If left unchecked, dry rot can easily migrate across an entire floor and even travel between different stories of a property.

Because of this, if you lack experience dealing with dry rot or fail to conduct a detailed survey to uncover its full extent, the infestation is highly likely to return as long as a moisture source remains.

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.

To tackle suspected fungal decay, start by booking a qualified surveyor. They can fully investigate the property, pinpoint the exact type of fungal decay, and outline a detailed proposal to fix the problem.

Many buildings across Bolton feature unused below-ground spaces, such as basements or cellars. These 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.

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

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

This can lead to structural issues and wall ties failure, as the ties become exposed to moisture and corrode. 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. 

From our local branch we have full coverage across Bolton, including:

• BL1: Bolton Town Centre, Halliwell, Heaton, and Smithills.
• BL2: Bolton, Tonge with the Haulgh, Darcy Lever, and Ainsworth.
• BL3: Bolton, Little Lever, Great Lever, Darcy Lever, Deane
• BL4: Farnworth and Kearsley.
• BL5: Over Hulton and Westhoughton.
• BL6: Blackrod, Horwich, Lostock, and Rivington.
• BL7: Belmont, Bromley Cross, Chapeltown, Edgworth, Egerton, Turton

No matter where you're located we have local PCA qualified surveyors and expert technicians close to you.

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.