Timberwise provides professional damp proofing and timber treatment services for homeowners across Liverpool. With a heritage dating back to 1968, our PCA-accredited specialists carry out detailed surveys and deliver reliable solutions for issues related to damp problems, woodworm, basement waterproofing, and timber decay. We back all of our work with long-term guarantees to grant you peace of mind when managing your property care problems.
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Local Services
We Cover The Following Areas in Liverpool:
- All of Liverpool
- Aintree
- Aughton
- Bebington
- Birkenhead
- Bootle
- Crosby
- Formby
- Great Sankey
- Haydock
- Heswall
- Hightown
- Hoylake
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Litherland
- Maghull
- Meols
- Moreton
- Newton-le-Willows
- Ormskirk
- Prescot
- Prenton
- Rainford
- Rainhill
- Southport
- St Helens
- Thornton
- Wallasey
- Waterloo
- West Derby
- West Kirby
- Woolton
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 Liverpool-Based Team
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 Liverpool 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.
What Our Customers Say
Read feedback from homeowners who have recieved a survey from Timberwise
Pre-Purchase Damp and Timber Survey in Liverpool
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Surveying at a School in Liverpool
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Basement Waterproofing as Part of a £5 Million Refurbishment in Liverpool
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Recent Projects by Timberwise in Liverpool
Pre-Purchase Damp and Timber Survey in Liverpool
Our client, a prospective homeowner in Liverpool, contracted Timberwise to conduct a pre-purchase damp and...
Surveying at a School in Liverpool
Client: Private School in Liverpool Timberwise were called in to inspect a private education facility...
Basement Waterproofing as Part of a £5 Million Refurbishment in Liverpool
Client: John Turner Constructions Ltd Products Used: cavity drain membrane, sump pumps, perimeter drainage channel...
Having Damp Problems in The Liverpool Area
Many properties in Liverpool and the North West are affected by damp due to a combination of coastal weather, a large amount of rainfall and older buildings without modern damp-proofing. Liverpool contains a large and varied stock of older housing and commercial buildings, from Victorian terraces and Georgian properties to historic warehouses and converted buildings.
These properties can present challenges because of their age and construction. Solid masonry walls, suspended timber floors, original roof timbers, cellars, and previous alterations can all affect how moisture moves through a building.
Our specialists focus on accurately diagnosing the cause of damp problems and recommending the most effective treatment, helping to safeguard both the structure and comfort of your home.
Our damp surveys in Liverpool are completed by experienced, PCA-qualified surveyors. The inspection assesses moisture levels, identifies the cause of the issue and results in a clear report outlining recommended treatments and a no-obligation quotation.
Common Damp Issues in Liverpool Homes
Liverpool homes can see a host of common damp problems, including rising damp and penetrating damp, and these can lead to further complications. Rising damp is caused by moisture moving up through your property’s masonry from ground level, causing staining, salt deposits, and damaged plaster. Penetrating damp, on the other hand, is usually linked to external building faults such as porous brickwork, cracked render or leaking gutters. Our team of experts can carry out specialist damp treatment, provide structural repairs, and install modern damp-proofing courses where needed.
Condensation and black mould are found in rooms with poor ventilation, which is especially common in older buildings which weren’t built with modern damp-proofing in mind. We can recommend tailored ventilation solutions for commonly affected rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms, to reduce black mould growth and improve air quality.
Liverpool’s terraces mainly need attention and remediation due to their age and the nature of their construction. Ageing pointing, roof timbers, and cellars can deteriorate over time, causing defects where moisture ingress can create issues inside a property.
These properties are also typically of solid brick construction, which behaves differently to modern cavity-wall properties in how they deal with damp. Changes to moisture-creating activities within the home, as well as alterations to ventilation, can inadvertently create damp conditions in roof voids or beneath suspended timber floors.
Timber Preservation & Woodworm Treatment in Liverpool
Timber problems often develop alongside damp and can worsen quickly if left untreated. Woodworm infestations can compromise the strength of timber over time, affecting the structural integrity of your home. Our surveyors confirm the type of infestation and apply appropriate woodworm treatment, focusing on preservation rather than unnecessary replacement.
Dry rot and wet rot are other issues that can be caused by persistent damp, and they can spread rapidly throughout your property’s timber. We provide effective dry rot and wet rot treatments to halt decay, protect affected areas and prevent recurrence.
Many Merseyside properties also exist in conservation areas, making treatments focused on preservation rather than replacement essential. Specialist diagnosis and appropriate repair methods matter particularly in historic Liverpool properties, ensuring that treatments for one symptom also don’t create new symptoms elsewhere in a property.
Appointments are arranged as quickly as possible, often within the same week, subject to availability. Contact our team, and we’ll schedule an appointment at a time that suits you.
Most damp surveys take between 1-4 hours, depending on the size and condition of the building and the extent of any damp problems.
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Costs vary depending on the type and severity of your damp problem. A professional damp survey allows our team to provide an accurate quotation based on your property.
Yes. Our damp proofing and timber treatments come with long-term guarantees for added reassurance. We offer a guarantee of 20 years for damp proofing and timber treatments, and completed basement waterproofing has a guarantee of 10 years.
Yes, Timberwise designed and installed waterproofing solutions are BS8102:2022 compliant, with our PCA qualified waterproofing design specialists making use of both Type A (tanking) and Type C (cavity drainage) systems, with pump and alarm maintenance plans available.
Yes. Our team in Liverpool is PCA-qualified, and Timberwise is endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders. For more information on our different qualifications and endorsements, you can visit our accreditations page here.
Of course. Across Liverpool and Merseyside, we routinely treat Victorian and Edwardian homes, city-centre flats, commercial properties, modern housing and listed buildings. 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.
Not always. In many cases, timber can be treated and preserved if the infestation is addressed early.
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