Damp Proofing and Timber Specialists Wigan

With over 70 years of experience, Rentokil Property Care delivers expert damp proofing and timber repairs throughout Wigan and Lancashire, serving as your trusted partner in safeguarding your home or business.

Our qualified local team conducts PCA-approved damp and timber surveys, offering specialist damp proofing alongside targeted treatments for woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and structural issues across all property types.

Rentokil Property Care are a Which? Trusted Trader, an accredited Property Care Association (PCA) member and we are rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.

Unsure of what to do after spotting signs of damp or timber decay in your Wigan 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 needs 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 fairly common issue that affects properties across Wigan.

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 Wigan 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 Wigan, 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 Wigan, including:

• WN1: Wigan Town Centre, Swinley, Haigh, Ince-in-Makerfield.
• WN2: Abram, Aspull, Bamfurlong, Bickershaw, Hindley, Hindley Green, and Platt Bridge.
• WN3: Goose Green, Winstanley, Worsley, Mesnes, and Hawkley Hall.
• WN4: Ashton-in-Makerfield and Garswood.
• WN5: Billinge, Newtown, Higher End, Orrell, Pemberton, Winstanley, Worsley Hall, Marsh Green.
• WN6: Appley Bridge, Beech Hill, Shevington, Springfield, Standish, Wrightington.
• WN7: Leigh, Bedford, Westleigh, Pennington, Higher Folds.
• WN8: Skelmersdale, Up Holland.

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.