If you need experienced damp proofing and timber treatment specialists in Manchester, our expert team provides professional surveys and long-lasting solutions for issues related to damp, woodworm, and timber decay. With over 50 years of experience and PCA-accredited surveyors, we help homeowners and businesses protect their properties with confidence. With projects carried out across Manchester, including at the University of Manchester campus and the Manchester police buildings, you can trust our team to handle your property care problems.
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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.
What Our Customers Say
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Expert Damp Proofing Services in Manchester
Rising damp affects many buildings in the Greater Manchester area due to high rainfall, older buildings, and ventilation challenges. Specialised damp proofing services can help reduce the risk of structural damage, addressing common concerns such as mould and timber decay. We provide long-term solutions that address the cause of rising damp and tackle the issue head-on.
Request a damp and timber survey, and our team of fully qualified, PCA-accredited surveyors will carry out a thorough inspection of your property. We deliver a clear written report explaining the cause of any damp problems, treatments we recommend, and a no-obligation quotation.
Damp Problems We Treat in Manchester Homes
The most common damp problems in Manchester are rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and mould. These can be especially prominent in older buildings, which weren’t built with modern damp proofing.
During a damp and timber survey, our experts identify the cause of damp in your property and recommend specialised treatment to prevent structural issues. This can range from installing damp proof courses to target rising damp, to preventative repairs needed for penetrating damp, or ventilation solutions to reduce condensation and black mould growth. The treatments we recommend will be outlined in your survey report, so our team can get right to work making your home damp-free if you decide to proceed.
Timber & Woodworm Treatment in Manchester
We carry out timber surveys throughout Manchester, helping to prevent rot and woodworm in essential structural timbers. Damp problems can lead to timber decay if left unchecked, and this can spread quickly if you don’t act fast. Our PCA-qualified specialists can apply treatment for wet rot or dry rot, managing the problem without the need for expensive timber replacement.
Woodworm infestations can also weaken structural timber and can be difficult to pin down if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Our experts can identify the species of woodworm infesting your property and apply effective treatment or carry out necessary repairs before decay becomes unmanageable.
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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