Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Rochdale

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 spotted signs of damp or timber decay in your Rochdale 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 count on your local Rentokil Property Care team to deliver a professional, seamless service from start to finish.

We understand that addressing damp can be a stressful experience for homeowners, which is why Rentokil Property Care provides clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process.

Once you approve our recommendations, our trained and experienced technicians will execute the remedial treatments in strict accordance with industry standards.

We know that mess and disruption are major concerns for clients. To minimise mess and disruption and return your property to its proper condition, our technicians come fully equipped with protective floor coverings, Hilti dust extraction units, and high-powered vacuums.

Woodworm is a common problem affecting properties across Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale, including:

• OL11 (Rochdale, Ashworth, Balderstone, Castleton, and Norden)
• OL 12 (Rochdale, Buckley, Facit, Hurstead, Wardle, and Whitworth)
• OL13 (Bacup)
• OL16 (Rochdale and 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.