Specialist Property Care Services in Perth
Having damp in some form or another in your property is a common problem for homeowners in Perth and the surrounding area.
We have a number of damp proofing treatments available to rectify any damp issues you may have.
We also provide treatments for any timber-related issues such as dry rot and woodworm.
Timberwise are accredited with the Property Care Association (PCA), Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade, Trustmark, CHAS, Construction Line, Safe Contractor and many more. You can be assured that all of our damp and timber surveyors are fully qualified which means that from start to finish the work will be carried out to the highest standards possible.
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What Signs of Damp Should I Look Out For?
So, what are the warning signs that you your property might have a damp problem?
- Salt deposits, tide marks up to 1 metre in height and crumbling plaster are common symptoms of rising damp.
- Black mould growth, water droplets on the inside of windows and wallpaper peeling off the walls are common signs that your house has a condensation issue.
- Damp patches on the walls, musty smells and watermarks on the brickwork are an indicator that you have a penetrating damp problem.
If your property does not have an effective damp treatment protecting it, then this can leave yourself vulnerable to potential damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation.
To ensure the correct diagnosis is made you should request a survey with one of our Perth based damp specialists to help sort out the problem. The surveyor will correctly identify the type of damp your property is suffering from and the most effective solution to getting rid of your problem once and for all.
How Can We Help?
Rising damp can affect any type of building but it tends to be most prominent in older properties. The process of rising damp occurs when the bricks at the base of the wall draw the moisture from the ground. This moisture then moves up the walls via capillary action.
A damp-proof course is used to stop this process from happening but, if it has not been installed correctly or has become damaged over time, this can lead to moisture breaching the damp proof course and for rising damp to then occur.
To rectify your rising damp problem our specialist will carry out a full in-depth survey and then outline in a detailed report whether the existing damp-proof course can be fixed or whether a new damp proofing system will need to be installed.
Penetrating damp is a form of dampness caused by water finding its way through to the inside of the property from outside as a result of damage and property defects such as:
- Defective guttering and pipes
- Windows have not been sealed properly
- Faulty pointing
- Bricks no longer having the ability to stop moisture from penetrating them
If you believe that penetrating damp is causing damage to your property, our specialist will carry out a full inspection of the property and identify what defect, or defects, are the cause of the penetrating damp problem.
Depending on the cause of the problem you may require the services of a third party, for example, if new guttering is required. If it is found that the brickwork needs protection from damp, then the surveyor will suggest that waterproofing of your brickwork and masonry should be carried out.
This though should only be done once the structural integrity of the brickwork has been sorted and any cracks, faults or damaged mortar have been rectified.
Condensation is the most common form of dampness and the most frequent root cause is poor ventilation within the property. It is though important to note that penetrating damp or rising damp can also lead to condensation issues if left unchecked.
If your property is suffering from dampness, then this increases the amount of moisture in the air within the property which results in condensation becoming a secondary problem.
When the cause of condensation is not identified and rectified early enough then black mould growth will start to occur which can cause health problems to people, especially those that are the most vulnerable such as the young and the elderly.
To prevent condensation, a survey carried out by one of our specialists will identify how severe the condensation problem is and what action should be taken to get rid of the problem.
Our specialist will also provide advice and guidance on preventing it from occurring again in the future.
If you suspect that there is woodworm in your property, we recommend booking a survey with one of our experts. A Timberwise surveyor will always make sure that the survey process is carried out properly, and that the beetles are correctly identified.
The beetles must be identified correctly because there are several different types of woodworm beetle; the most common being the Common Furniture Beetle, which attacks softwood.
The Death Watch Beetle is the 2nd most common type of woodworm beetle. The Death Watch beetle affects hardwood, and is largely found in older stuctures, like old church buildings.
Our surveyors will check for exit holes, frass (the waste product of wood), and the type of timber that has been affected. Once these checks have been completed, our surveyor will provide you with a report outlining what the most effective woodworm treatment to be used will be to get rid of the particular woodworm from your property.
Dry rot is a common problem and can cause serious damage to your property if not dealt with earlier enough. Dry rot can affect any type of property from small terraced housing through to large commercial buildings.
Dry rot causes damage to timber when the moisture content within the wood is over 20%. To treat dry rot, you should first have a qualified surveyor carry out an inspection at the property to identify where the damp problem has come from, only when the source of the dampness has been rectified can the dry rot problem be tackled effectively.
Once the surveyor has correctly identified the source of the damp problem and the type of damp, the surveyor will then instruct that the dampness will need to be treated first before any dry rot treatments can be carried out.
Once the damp problem has been treated, then the dry rot treatment process can start. This involves a number of steps which include: removing any affected timber from the property, applying dry rot treatment to the timber and finally, the replacement of the timbers.
If you would like further information or a detailed explanation of how dry rot treatments are carried out or would like to book a survey with your local specialist, then contact our team online.
Why Choose Timberwise?
Perth is a big area, and the range of different property care issues people encounter throughout the area is incredibly varied.
Our team are all locally based, so they don’t just know the technical aspects of property care, but they understand how they impact local properties, and how to best put a stop to a problem before it develops further.
We have industry accreditations with organisations such as the PCA, Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade and Constructionline. This gives you the peace of mind that we can deliver high quality property care services for both residential and commercial customers.
We have over 50 years of experience and over 450 reviews from customers across a number of review sites. You can trust our team – From the initial call to book a survey through to the completion of the actual work.
We pride ourselves on our customers having the best possible experience and the job being completed to the highest standard possible.
Damp Proofing Your Property in Perth
It doesn’t matter if your property is a new build, or if it is an older Victorian building; if your property is vulnerable to damp of any type we can help. If the property is suffering from a flood issue or a condensation problem, then our Perth based team are here to help rectify the issue with no hassle at all.
If your property does not have an effective damp treatment protecting it, then this can leave yourself vulnerable to potential damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation.
Worried that your home could be susceptible to damp?
Book a free damp survey for homeowners today.
Where Are We?
We have a team of damp and timber specialists based in Perth, ready to cover the entire city and surrounding area when it comes to treating property care based issues to the very highest standards.
In fact, the Timberwise team has been assisting property owners all across Perth with damp related issues for over 50 years.
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Specialist Property Care Services in Perth
Having damp in some form or another in your property is a common problem for homeowners in Perth and the surrounding area. We have a number of damp proofing treatments available to rectify any damp issues you may have. We also provide treatments for any timber-related issues such as dry rot and woodworm.
Timberwise are accredited with the Property Care Association (PCA), Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade, Trustmark, CHAS, Construction Line, Safe Contractor and many more. You can be assured that all of our damp and timber surveyors are fully qualified which means that from start to finish the work will be carried out to the highest standards possible.
Request a Survey
What are the Signs of Damp I Should Look Out For in My Property?
Every damp problem has specific signs for the property owner to look out for. However, some signs of damp can be similar to others and therefore it can be difficult to differentiate between the different forms of dampness.
To ensure the correct diagnosis is made you should request a survey with one of our Perth based damp specialists to help sort out the problem. The surveyor will correctly identify the type of damp your property is suffering from and the most effective solution to getting rid of your problem once and for all.
So, what are the signs that you should be looking out for to warn you of a damp problem?
- Salt deposits, tide marks up to 1 metre in height and crumbling plaster are common symptoms of rising damp.
- Black mould growth, water droplets on the inside of windows and wallpaper peeling off the walls are common signs that your house has a condensation issue.
- Damp patches on the walls, musty smells and watermarks on the brickwork are an indicator that you have a penetrating damp problem.
Damp Proofing Your Property in Perth
It doesn’t matter if your property is a new build, or if it is an older Victorian building; if your property is vulnerable to damp of any type we can help. If the property is suffering from a flood issue or a condensation problem, then our Perth based team are here to help rectify the issue with no hassle at all.
If your property does not have an effective damp treatment protecting it, then this can leave yourself vulnerable to potential damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation.
Worried that your home could be susceptible to damp?
Book a free damp survey for homeowners today.
How Can We Help?
Rising damp can affect any type of building but it tends to be most prominent in older properties. The process of rising damp occurs when the bricks at the base of the wall draw the moisture from the ground. This moisture then moves up the walls via capillary action.
A damp-proof course is used to stop this process from happening but, if it has not been installed correctly or has become damaged over time, this can lead to moisture breaching the damp proof course and for rising damp to then occur.
To rectify your rising damp problem our specialist will carry out a full in-depth survey and then outline in a detailed report whether the existing damp-proof course can be fixed or whether a new damp proofing system will need to be installed.
Penetrating damp is a form of dampness caused by water finding its way through to the inside of the property from outside as a result of damage and property defects such as:
- Defective guttering and pipes
- Windows have not been sealed properly
- Faulty pointing
- Bricks no longer having the ability to stop moisture from penetrating them
If you believe that penetrating damp is causing damage to your property, our specialist will carry out a full inspection of the property and identify what defect, or defects, are the cause of the penetrating damp problem.
Depending on the cause of the problem you may require the services of a third party, for example, if new guttering is required. If it is found that the brickwork needs protection from damp, then the surveyor will suggest that waterproofing of your brickwork and masonry should be carried out.
This though should only be done once the structural integrity of the brickwork has been sorted and any cracks, faults or damaged mortar have been rectified.
Condensation is the most common form of dampness and the most frequent root cause is poor ventilation within the property. It is though important to note that penetrating damp or rising damp can also lead to condensation issues if left unchecked.
If your property is suffering from dampness, then this increases the amount of moisture in the air within the property which results in condensation becoming a secondary problem.
When the cause of condensation is not identified and rectified early enough then black mould growth will start to occur which can cause health problems to people, especially those that are the most vulnerable such as the young and the elderly.
To prevent condensation, a survey carried out by one of our specialists will identify how severe the condensation problem is and what action should be taken to get rid of the problem.
Our specialist will also provide advice and guidance on preventing it from occurring again in the future.
If you suspect that there is woodworm in your property, we recommend booking a survey with one of our experts. A Timberwise surveyor will always make sure that the survey process is carried out properly, and that the beetles are correctly identified.
The beetles must be identified correctly because there are several different types of woodworm beetle; the most common being the Common Furniture Beetle, which attacks softwood.
The Death Watch Beetle is the 2nd most common type of woodworm beetle. The Death Watch beetle affects hardwood, and is largely found in older stuctures, like old church buildings.
Our surveyors will check for exit holes, frass (the waste product of wood), and the type of timber that has been affected. Once these checks have been completed, our surveyor will provide you with a report outlining what the most effective woodworm treatment to be used will be to get rid of the particular woodworm from your property.
Dry rot is a common problem and can cause serious damage to your property if not dealt with earlier enough. Dry rot can affect any type of property from small terraced housing through to large commercial buildings.
Dry rot causes damage to timber when the moisture content within the wood is over 20%. To treat dry rot, you should first have a qualified surveyor carry out an inspection at the property to identify where the damp problem has come from, only when the source of the dampness has been rectified can the dry rot problem be tackled effectively.
Once the surveyor has correctly identified the source of the damp problem and the type of damp, the surveyor will then instruct that the dampness will need to be treated first before any dry rot treatments can be carried out.
Once the damp problem has been treated, then the dry rot treatment process can start. This involves a number of steps which include: removing any affected timber from the property, applying dry rot treatment to the timber and finally, the replacement of the timbers.
If you would like further information or a detailed explanation of how dry rot treatments are carried out or would like to book a survey with your local specialist, then contact our team online.
Why Choose Timberwise?
Perth is a big area, and the range of different property care issues people encounter throughout the area is incredibly varied.
Our team are all locally based, so they don’t just know the technical aspects of property care, but they understand how they impact local properties, and how to best put a stop to a problem before it develops further.
We have industry accreditations with organisations such as the PCA, Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade and Constructionline. This gives you the peace of mind that we can deliver high quality property care services for both residential and commercial customers.
We have over 50 years of experience and over 450 reviews from customers across a number of review sites. You can trust our team – From the initial call to book a survey through to the completion of the actual work.
We pride ourselves on our customers having the best possible experience and the job being completed to the highest standard possible.
Where Are We?
We have a team of damp and timber specialists based in Perth, ready to cover the entire city and surrounding area when it comes to treating property care based issues to the very highest standards.
In fact, the Timberwise team has been assisting property owners all across Perth with damp related issues for over 50 years.
