Discovering signs of timber decay in your home can be concerning, particularly when the damage may extend beneath floors or behind walls. Timberwise provides professional wet and dry rot treatment in Inverness, helping homeowners identify fungal decay, address its underlying causes, and protect affected timber from further deterioration. Established in 1968, our PCA-qualified dry rot specialists combine decades of property preservation experience with proven treatment methods. Whether you’re concerned about weakened floorboards, decaying roof timbers, or hidden fungal growth, we’ll help you understand the problem and find an appropriate solution.
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We Cover The Following Areas In Inverness:
- Inverness
- Achnasheen
- Alness
- Ardgay
- Avoch
- Beauly
- Cromarty
- Dingwall
- Dornoch
- Elgin
- Fochabers
- Forres
- Fortrose
- Gairloch
- Garve
- Invergordon
- Isle of Skye
- Kyle
- Lairg
- Lossiemouth
- Muir of Ord
- Munlochy
- Nairn
- Plockton
- Portree
- Rogart
- Strathcarron
- Strathpeffer
- Strome Ferry
- Tain
- Ullapool
Can’t find your area? Just call our team to see if we cover you, or check our full list of locations here.
Why Choose Timberwise?
Local, Inverness-Based Team
Our PCA-qualified surveyors and technicians cover the entirety of Inverness and its surrounding areas, meaning that we can help no matter where you are located.
Certified Property Care Specialists
We are members of the Property Care Association, and endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders, as well as being members of Checkatrade, and Trustmark.
Long-Term Guarantees
To give long-term peace of mind, all Timberwise damp proofing and timber treatments carry a 20-year guarantee, and completed basement waterproofing installations are backed by a 10-year guarantee.
Proven Results in Inverness Properties
Whether you live in an older terraced home, a modern loft or basement conversion, or a listed building, our local team of surveyors and technicians can help.
0% Finance Available for Homeowners
We know household budgets can be stretched, and unexpected repairs can add to the pressure. That’s why we now offer 0% finance options for eligible homeowners*, helping you spread the cost and make caring for your home a little easier.
Finance options are available to eligible homeowners through Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited, subject to status and credit checks. Terms and conditions apply.
*Timberwise (UK) Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative (Financial Services Register No. 418778) of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited. Timberwise is not a lender.
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Wet & Dry Rot Specialists in Inverness
Timber decay can develop wherever prolonged moisture exposure creates favourable conditions for fungal growth. In Inverness, persistent rainfall, building defects, and poorly ventilated spaces can contribute to these conditions, particularly in older properties with traditional timber construction.
Although dry rot and wet rot have different characteristics, both can cause significant damage when left untreated.
Our experienced surveyors can identify the type and extent of fungal decay, helping ensure the correct treatment is recommended before further damage occurs.
Dry rot is a destructive form of fungal decay that can weaken structural timber and spread through concealed areas of a building.
Common warning signs include brittle, cracked timber, fungal growth, and a persistent musty smell.
Wet rot typically develops in timber exposed to persistent moisture, often around leaking roofs, defective windows, or poorly ventilated areas.
Affected wood may become soft, discoloured, or weakened, eventually requiring specialist repair or replacement.
Professional Dry Rot Treatment in Inverness
Effective dry rot treatment involves more than removing visibly damaged wood. The underlying moisture problem must also be addressed to prevent conditions that allow fungal decay to develop again.
Timberwise provides specialist dry rot surveys and treatment solutions tailored to the extent of the damage and your property’s construction.
Our approach includes:
- Specialist timber surveys: Identifying wet and dry rot, assessing affected areas, and establishing the extent of fungal decay.
- Moisture investigation: Locating sources of dampness or inadequate ventilation that may be contributing to timber deterioration.
- Dry rot treatment: Specifying appropriate measures to control fungal decay and protect vulnerable timber.
- Timber repairs and replacement: Repairing or replacing weakened timber where its condition makes remedial work necessary.
- Long-term prevention: Recommending practical measures to manage moisture and reduce the risk of future decay.
From initial investigation to completed treatment, our specialists provide clear recommendations and reliable solutions designed to preserve your property’s timber.
Why Choose Timberwise for Wet & Dry Rot Treatment?
When fungal decay threatens your home, choosing experienced specialists can make all the difference. Timberwise has been protecting properties since 1968, delivering professional timber preservation services backed by decades of technical knowledge.
As members of the Property Care Association (PCA), we work to recognised industry standards and understand the challenges of treating timber decay in both traditional Highland properties and modern homes.
Our qualified specialists focus on identifying the full extent of the problem, recommending appropriate structural repairs, and addressing the moisture conditions responsible for the decay.
Completed timber treatments are also supported by 20-year guarantees, giving you additional reassurance that your property is in experienced hands.
Whilst we often have same-week availability in Inverness, it can be dependant on demand. Call 01463 555049 to speak to us and find the earliest survey appointment that works for you.
The cost depends on the extent of the fungal decay, the timber affected, and any repairs required to address the underlying moisture problem.
Following a specialist survey, Timberwise can provide a written report and quotation outlining the recommended work.
Of course – no matter if you are in the dead centre of Inverness, or outside the town entirely, our team are going to be able to help.
However, it’s important to note that if you require a survey on an island, there may be added costs for travel.
Our team can discuss this with you when you request your survey.
Timberwise is a member of the Property Care Association (PCA), and its surveyors receive specialist training in damp and dry rot diagnosis and property preservation.
This helps ensure that treatment recommendations are based on recognised industry practices.
For more information, read our accreditations page here.
Yes, Timberwise offer guarantees on completed work, with different levels of guarantee applied to different types of work.
Damp proof coursing has a guarantee of 20 years, timber treatments have a guarantee of 20 years, and completed basement waterproofing works have a guarantee of 10 years.
For a full list of Timberwise guarantees, and the relevant terms and conditions, visit our guarantee page here.
Dry rot often causes timber to become brittle and develop distinctive cube-shaped cracks, sometimes accompanied by fungal growth.
Wet rot may cause wood to soften, discolour, or lose strength, but the symptoms can overlap, making a professional timber survey the most reliable way to identify the problem.
Yes. Dry rot fungus can grow across and through porous masonry when suitable moisture conditions are present, allowing it to reach other timber within a building.
A specialist survey can help determine the extent of an outbreak and identify areas requiring treatment.
Dry rot can continue to develop during winter if damp conditions and suitable temperatures are present.
Although colder temperatures may slow fungal growth, increased moisture from rainfall, leaks, and poor ventilation can create favourable conditions for decay, particularly in older Highland properties.
Painting over damp patches may temporarily conceal the discolouration, but it won’t resolve the source of moisture.
Until the underlying issue is addressed and the affected materials have dried appropriately, staining and damage may return.
This depends on your insurance policy and the cause of the damage.
Sudden incidents, such as an insured escape of water, may be covered, while problems caused by gradual deterioration, condensation, or maintenance defects are often excluded.
Yes. Older and listed buildings often require a more sensitive approach to damp investigation and repair.
Our specialists consider traditional materials and construction methods when recommending treatment, with any necessary permissions or conservation requirements taken into account.
Our team coordinates access with building management and takes care of parking and permit arrangements where required.
Yes, we are ready to work with landlords, estate agents, or anyone within the property chain.
We can liase with whoever is in charge of the property to ensure that all works are completed on time whilst minimising disruption for any tenants in the property.
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