Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Oldham

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

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.

Unsure of what to do after spotting signs of damp or timber decay in your Oldham 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 surveyor will accurately identify the root cause of the issue, whether it is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation, which can often lead to mould growth.

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 Oldham 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 from our branch in Chadderton 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 Oldham, 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.

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 Oldham 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.

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, including failing wall ties.

Throughout Oldham, buildings frequently need structural intervention due to aging, general deterioration, or environmental stressors like subsidence, flooding, and water ingress.

Over time, moisture exposure causes 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, we work alongside structural engineers whenever necessary to ensure a permanent fix.

From our branch in Chadderton, we cover all Oldham (OL) postcodes, including:

OL1, OL2, OL3 and OL4 (Oldham), OL9 (Chadderton), OL14 (Todmorden) and OL15 and OL16 (Littleborough).

No matter where you are, our local PCA-qualified surveyors and expert technicians are just around the corner, ready to help.

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.