Damp problems can affect the condition, comfort and value of your property if they are not dealt with properly. Timberwise provide professional damp proofing in Bristol, helping homeowners identify moisture issues and protect their homes with long-term solutions. We also provide woodworm and dry rot treatments, structural repairs, and basement waterproofing, offering a top-to-bottom damp proofing service. Established in 1968, our PCA-accredited team combines technical expertise with a practical, homeowner-focused approach. We diagnose the cause of damp accurately and recommend treatments tailored to the property.
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Local Services
We Cover The Following Areas in Bristol:
- Bristol City Centre
- Clifton
- Redland
- Bishopston
- Bedminster
- Southville
- Filton
- Patchway
- Horfield
- Brislington
- Knowle
- Hartcliffe
- Fishponds
- Kingswood
- Emersons Green
- Staple Hill
- Henleaze
- Westbury-on-Trym
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 Bristol-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 Bristol 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
Read feedback from homeowners who have recieved a survey from Timberwise
Woodworm in a Victorian Stone House in Moreton-in-Marsh
Client: Residential client Timberwise were called out to an end of terraced house on suspicion...
Designing and Installing a Waterproofing Solution in Chepstow
Client: Domestic Our client, a homeowner in Chepstow, contracted Timberwise to design and install a...
Structural Timber Repair in Badminton
Client: Domestic Our client, a homeowner in Badminton, tasked Timberwise with conducting structural timber repairs...
Recent Projects by Timberwise in Bristol
Woodworm in a Victorian Stone House in Moreton-in-Marsh
Client: Residential client Timberwise were called out to an end of terraced house on suspicion...
Designing and Installing a Waterproofing Solution in Chepstow
Client: Domestic Our client, a homeowner in Chepstow, contracted Timberwise to design and install a...
Structural Timber Repair in Badminton
Client: Domestic Our client, a homeowner in Badminton, tasked Timberwise with conducting structural timber repairs...
Damp Specialists in Bristol
As experienced damp specialists in Bristol, we understand that no two properties are the same. Older terraces, converted buildings and properties with solid walls can all experience different forms of moisture ingress.
Our surveys assess the condition of the property carefully before any recommendations are made. This helps ensure the correct treatment is used and unnecessary work is avoided.
Persistent damp can create the conditions for mould growth, particularly in poorly ventilated areas. Condensation, cold surfaces and excess moisture often contribute to black mould around walls, ceilings and windows.
Our surveyors focus on identifying the underlying cause rather than simply treating surface symptoms.
Rising Damp Solutions for Bristol’s Older Properties
Many Bristol properties include traditional materials and construction methods that require specialist understanding. Solid brick walls, suspended timber floors and ageing masonry can all contribute to moisture-related problems if not properly maintained.
Rising damp is most prominent in older buildings where the damp proof course has become damaged, or there is already one in place. Some of the most notable symptoms of rising damp include tide marks on your walls, cracking or crumbling plaster, and walls that feel or smell damp, particularly at the base.
Timberwise provides rising damp solutions in Bristol that take the age, layout and condition of the property into account to achieve effective long-term results.
Penetrating Damp Surveys and Diagnosis
Penetrating damp occurs when water enters a property through defects in the building fabric. In Bristol, prolonged rainfall, exposed brickwork, ageing masonry and poorly maintained guttering can all contribute to moisture penetrating external walls.
Unlike condensation or rising damp, penetrating damp is usually linked to a specific defect. Cracked render, damaged pointing, blocked gutters, leaking downpipes and faulty roofing materials are all common causes.
If moisture is allowed to persist, surrounding timbers can become vulnerable to dry and wet rot and other forms of decay. Over time, this may lead to more extensive structural repair work being required.
Our surveyors identify both the source of water ingress and the extent of internal damage before recommending treatment. This helps ensure penetrating damp problems in Bristol are resolved properly rather than temporarily concealed.
Whilst we often have same-week availability in Bristol, it can be dependant on demand. Call 0117 322 6512 to speak to us and find the earliest survey appointment that works for you.
Treatment costs depend on the cause and extent of the problem in the property. You will receive a written report following your survey that will include a clear quote for any recommended remedial works.
Of course – no matter if you are in the dead centre of Bristol, or outside the city entirely, our team are going to be able to help. We cover the entire South West, so if you need a survey just get in touch!
Yes. Our team in Bristol 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.
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.
Common signs of damp problems in Bristol properties include peeling wallpaper, damp patches, mould growth, musty smells and staining on walls.
Not necessarily. Different causes require different solutions, which may or may not include a fresh damp proofing course. A proper survey ensures the correct treatment is recommended.
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 Bristol are more than ready to help you with any woodworm problems that you might be experiencing.
Our PCA qualified surveyors can confirm the species of woodworm present, as well as the extent of their activity, before our technicians apply a targeted woodworm treatment and then carry out any necessary timber repairs.
Yes. We diagnose the causes of the condensation and mould, check ventilation performance and specify improvements such as continuous extract or PIV, alongside practical measures to reduce moisture and cold-surface risk.
We also have various products in our shop designed to help reduce the build up of condensation, as well as clean any built up areas of black mould.
Of course. Across Bristol and the South West 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.
Timberwise, Richmond House, Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8DE
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