Nationwide Damp and Property Surveys for Commercial Buildings
Timberwise supports facilities and property managers across the UK with fast, compliant, and reliable damp investigations, helping you protect assets, maintain compliance, and plan remediation with confidence.
We have been protecting properties since 1968, and in that time have become accredited with the Property Care Association (PCA), Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade, Trustmark, CHAS, Construction Line, Safe Contractor and many more.
With 20 year guarantees available on completed damp proof coursing, Timberwise can help you solve any and all damp problems your property might be experiencing.
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What are the warning signs that 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 effective damp measures protecting it, then the property is vulnerable to potential damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation.
To ensure the correct diagnosis is made, and the right damp proofing treatment provided you should request a survey with one of our PCA qualified damp specialists. Our surveyor will 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.
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 notice that your basement is showing signs of damp, then you might well need to look into basement waterproofing rather than damp proofing techniques.
The reason it is known as basement waterproofing, rather than damp proofing, is that different systems are utilised for below-ground areas compared to those used for damp treatment above ground. There are 3 types of waterproofing systems used and these are known as tanking, structural integral protection and drained protection (or cavity drainage membranes).
All types of waterproofing help keep the basement or cellar dry and provide protection from water ingress penetrating the basement.
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 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 cover the entirity of the UK, and our team are locally based throughout the area, ready to use not just their professional experience to help you with any property care problems you might have, but also their knowledge of the local area and the history of the properties within.
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Nationwide Damp and Property Surveys for Commercial Buildings
Timberwise supports facilities and property managers across the UK with fast, compliant, and reliable damp investigations, helping you protect assets, maintain compliance, and plan remediation with confidence.
We have been protecting properties since 1968, and in that time have become accredited with the Property Care Association (PCA), Which? Trusted Traders, Checkatrade, Trustmark, CHAS, Construction Line, Safe Contractor and many more.
With 20 year guarantees available on completed damp proof coursing, Timberwise can help you solve any and all damp problems your property might be experiencing.
What are the Signs of Damp I Should Look Out For in My Property?
What are the warning signs that 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 effective damp measures protecting it, then the property is vulnerable to potential damp problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation.
To ensure the correct diagnosis is made, and the right damp proofing treatment provided you should request a survey with one of our PCA qualified damp specialists. Our surveyor will 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.
Why Choose Timberwise?
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 cover the entirety of the UK, and our team are locally based throughout, ready to use not just their professional experience to help you with any property care problems you might have, but also their knowledge of the local area and the history of the properties within.
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 notice that your basement is showing signs of damp, then you might well need to look into basement waterproofing rather than damp proofing techniques.
The reason it is known as basement waterproofing, rather than damp proofing, is that different systems are utilised for below-ground areas compared to those used for damp treatment above ground. There are 3 types of waterproofing systems used and these are known as tanking, structural integral protection and drained protection (or cavity drainage membranes).
All types of waterproofing help keep the basement or cellar dry and provide protection from water ingress penetrating the basement.
