Damp Proofing Specialists in Swansea

For over 70 years, Rentokil Property Care has been the trusted local expert for homeowners and businesses across Swansea and South West Wales. Our team of locally-based surveyors and technicians provides professional solutions for the UK's most common property problems, including rising damp, dry rot, wet rot, and woodworm. We combine decades of hands-on experience with the resources of a national company to deliver the highest quality property care services, ensuring your property is in safe hands.

When your property requires damp proofing, our Rentokil Property Care Swansea team provides a complete, professional service from start to finish. We guide our clients through every step, from the initial survey to the final completion, as we understand the process can be a concern for homeowners.
Once you approve the recommendations, our highly trained technicians perform all remedial treatments to meticulous industry standards. They will also address any related issues, assessing and replacing timbers damaged by fungal decay or woodworm to restore your property's health. We are committed to minimising disruption by using protective floor coverings and advanced dust extraction units, ensuring we leave your home clean and tidy.

Often, the first signs of fungal decay that property owners notice are a strong musty smell or timbers that appear discoloured, cracked, or damaged. This type of decay is categorised as either wet rot or dry rot. Both forms require moisture to germinate on timber, and both will ultimately cause the wood to lose its structural strength.

Dry rot is particularly serious as it can spread away from the moisture source to find new timber to attack, breaking it down and weakening it. If left untreated, a dry rot infestation can travel across an entire floor and even affect different stories of a building. This makes it essential to treat the problem as soon as it is discovered. A qualified surveyor can identify the full extent of the damage and provide clear recommendations for replacing any affected structural timbers.

Correctly handling any fungal decay is crucial. The rot can easily return if a moisture source remains, which can happen if you are not experienced in treating it or if a thorough survey isn't performed to identify the full scope of the outbreak. The first step in any successful treatment is always to eliminate the source of moisture. This could involve installing effective damp proofing, fixing building defects, or improving ventilation in areas like sub-floor voids.

If you suspect a fungal decay problem in your property, the best course of action is to book a qualified surveyor. They can conduct a full investigation, confirm the type of infestation, and give you a detailed proposal to permanently fix the issue.

Transforming an unused basement or cellar in your Swansea property is an excellent way to add valuable living space and increase its worth. Whether you envision a home office, gym, or extra storage, the key to a successful conversion is a professionally installed waterproofing system.

It is vital that this work is carried out correctly, as a failed system can lead to major water ingress and significant damage to your belongings. To ensure a reliable and lasting result, it is essential to use a surveyor with the CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualification. Our CSSW-qualified experts design comprehensive basement waterproofing solutions that adhere to British Standard 8102, the industry's code of practice, transforming your below-ground space into a dry and usable area.

If you've noticed horizontal cracks in your brickwork, especially on older properties in areas like Hoole or Handbridge, you may be experiencing cavity wall tie corrosion. Cavity walls, which became standard after the 1920s, use metal ties to connect the inner and outer layers. Over time, these ties can rust and expand, causing visible cracks and weakening the structural integrity of your property.

Left untreated, corroded wall ties can lead to the inner and outer walls becoming disconnected, potentially causing them to bow or bulge. Our Swansea-based team can inspect and assess the condition of your wall ties using specialised equipment. If required, we will provide a proposal for a professional wall tie replacement service. We work with structural engineers when necessary and are an approved installer of Helifix structural products, ensuring a reliable and lasting solution for your property.

Our Swansea Property Care team are proud to provide reliable and effective property care solutions across Swansea and South-West Wales.

We cover all SA postcodes to South-West Wales, which includes: SA1, SA4, SA5, SA6 (Swansea City Centre), SA10, SA11 (Neath), SA12, SA13 (Port Talbot), SA14, SA15 (Llanelli), SA31, SA32 (Carmarthen), SA43 (Cardigan), SA46 (Aberaeron), SA61 (Haverfordwest), SA72 (Pembroke Dock)

If you have a damp or timber problem in your property, you want to trust the company you are working with will get it right 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.