Wet and dry rot treatment in North Shields and North Tyneside
Diagnosing wet rot or dry rot, removing decayed timber, replacement and treatment.
Understanding wet and dry rot treatment
Wet rot and dry rot are both fungal decay caused by timber staying damp for too long, but they behave very differently. Wet rot stays where the moisture is. Dry rot can spread through masonry to reach sound timber elsewhere in the building. We confirm which one you have, find the source of the moisture, cut out the decayed timber and replace and treat it so the problem does not come back.
Signs that bring people to us
- Floorboards that feel soft or bounce underfoot
- Cracked, cuboid or crumbling timber
- White cotton wool like strands or a rust coloured dust
- A damp, musty smell in a room or under the floor
What is included
- Identification of wet rot or dry rot from the timber and fungal growth
- Tracing the moisture source, such as leaks, failed pointing or blocked air bricks
- Opening up to find how far the decay has spread
- Removal of decayed timber and treatment of surrounding timber and masonry
- Replacement joists, floorboards, skirting and joinery in pre-treated timber
- A guarantee on completed timber treatment work
Find the cause, then the extent
Rot only stops when the timber dries out, so the moisture source is dealt with first.
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Diagnosis
We identify whether the decay is wet rot or dry rot and take moisture readings in timber and masonry.
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Opening up
Affected areas are opened up so the full extent of the decay is known before anything is priced.
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Removal and treatment
Decayed timber is cut out and surrounding timber and masonry is treated where needed.
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Replacement
New pre-treated timber is fitted and the area made good, with advice on keeping it dry.
Accredited work, guaranteed for 10 years
MP Preservation & Building Ltd is a Constructionline Gold member, CHAS Elite accredited, a Triton Approved Installer and a Wykamol Approved Contractor, with 10 year guarantees issued on completed damp proofing and waterproofing work.
Constructionline Gold member
Verified against the Common Assessment Standard for construction supplier prequalification.
CHAS Elite accredited
Independently assessed for health, safety and compliance standards.
Triton Approved Installer
Approved to install Triton damp proofing and waterproofing systems.
Wykamol Approved Contractor
Approved to install Wykamol waterproofing and timber preservation systems.
10 year guarantees
Issued in the property owner's name on completion, transferable when you sell.
Work to British Standards
BS 6576 for damp proof courses, BS 8102 for below ground waterproofing and BS 1243 for wall ties.
Fully insured
Insurance details supplied with every quotation.
Other services
Damp, timber decay and water ingress are often connected, so one visit covers the lot.
We carry out wet and dry rot treatment across North Tyneside and damp proofing in Newcastle upon Tyne, from our base in North Shields.
- Damp proofing
Rising damp, chemical DPC injection, tanking and salt resistant replastering.
- Damp survey reports
Written reports for buyers, sellers, landlords, letting agents and mortgage lenders.
- Mould and condensation control
Fungicidal treatment, positive input ventilation, humidity control.
- Wall tie replacement
Cavity wall tie corrosion surveys, remedial ties and stabilisation.
- Woodworm treatment
Identifying active infestation, treatment programmes, timber decay and structural protection.
- Plastering and dry lining
Boarding, skimming, repairs, finishes ready for decoration.
Worried about damp in your property?
Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
