Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Salford

Protect your home or business with damp proofing and timber repairs from Rentokil Property Care, trusted specialists across Salford and Manchester 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.

If you have noticed signs of damp or timber decay in your property 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.

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.

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 in Salford, 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 fairly common issue that affects properties across Salford and the North West.

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.

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 Salford 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.

Cracks in your property’s brickwork can be a sign of underlying structural issues, including failing wall ties.

Throughout Salford, 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 local branch we have full coverage across Salford, including:

• M3: Blackfriars, Greengate, and Trinity
• M5: Ordsall, Seedley, Weaste, and the University area
• M6: Pendleton, Charlestown, Langworthy, and Irlams o' th' Height
• M7: Higher Broughton, Lower Broughton, and Cheetwood
• M27: Swinton, Pendlebury, Clifton, and Wardley
• M28: Worsley, Walkden, and Boothstown
• M30: Eccles, Monton, Winton, and Peel Gree
• M38: Little Hulton
• M50: Salford Quays

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.