With a reputation for being one of the wettest cities in the UK, it’s no surprise that Manchester properties are at a greater risk of developing issues related to damp and condensation. With a high humidity throughout the cooler autumn and winter months, problems such as fungal decay can fester unseen, causing significant damage to any property.
Manchester’s history as an industrial city means it also boasts an extensive and diverse portfolio of properties. From historic textile mill conversions along the River Irwell, to Victorian and Edwardian housing developments, to numerous basements and cellars, each property has its own potential pitfalls and issues to navigate.
Our expert local team provides professional surveys and guarantee-backed solutions for issues related to damp, woodworm, and timber decay across Manchester. With almost 60 years of experience in the property care industry and a team of PCA-accredited surveyors and technicians, we help homeowners and businesses protect their properties with confidence.
If you need experienced damp proofing and timber treatment specialists in Manchester, let Timberwise provide your ideal solution.
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Our Manchester Based Services
We Cover The Following Areas in Manchester:
- All of Manchester and Greater Manchester
- Altrincham
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Atherton
- Audenshaw
- Bacup
- Bamber Bridge
- Blackburn
- Bolton
- Bredbury
- Bury
- Chadderton
- Cheadle
- Darwen
- Denton
- Droylsden
- Dukinfield
- Eccles
- Failsworth
- Farnworth
- Golborne
- Haslingden
- Heywood
- Hindley
- Horwich
- Hyde
- Irlam
- Leigh
- Littleborough
- Middleton
- Milnrow
- Oldham
- Pendlebury
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Ramsbottom
- Rawtenstall
- Rochdale
- Royton
- Sale
- Salford
- Shaw
- Stalybridge
- Stockport
- Swinton
- Tottington
- Tyldesley
- Urmston
- Walkden
- Westhoughton
- Whitefield
- Worsley
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 Manchester-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 Manchester 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
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Property Types We Commonly Work on Across Manchester
Our team work on a variety of properties in Manchester every day. Some of these include:
- Victorian and Edwardian residential properties
- City centre developments, both apartments and office spaces
- Preservation of Listed and Graded heritage buildings
- Mill conversions, both residential and commercial
- Schools and universities
- Places of worship and community centres
Common Property Problems in Manchester
Some of the common property care issues seen in Manchester include:
- Rising damp and penetrating damp in Victorian terraces
- Condensation in apartments and property conversions
- Dry rot beneath suspended timber floors
- Woodworm in structural timbers
- Structural cracking following water ingress or wall tie failure
- Basement waterproofing for conversion into storage or habitable spaces
We often have same-week availability in Manchester and the Greater Manchester area, but this is dependent on demand. Call us on 0161 210 3659 and our advisors will arrange a survey appointment that works for you.
A standard damp survey in Manchester can take around 1-4 hours to complete, depending on the size and condition of the property being surveyed.
Treatment costs depend on the cause and extent of the damp problem in your property.
Following your survey, you will receive a detailed report which will outline the cause of your damp problem, any treatments we recommend, and a no-obligation quote.
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 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 Manchester 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 Manchester and Greater Manchester 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.
Yes, woodworm can be treated without replacing timber. However, this depends on the size of the infestation and the extent of the damage that has been done.
Timberwise can carry out a wide range of timber repairs, and if these are necessary, they will be detailed in your survey report.
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