Damp and Timber Survey – Warrington
Our client engaged Damp Solutions UK to carry out a comprehensive damp and timber survey on a mid-terrace property they were interested in purchasing in Warrington.
Our client engaged Damp Solutions UK to carry out a comprehensive damp and timber survey on a mid-terrace property they were interested in purchasing in Warrington.
In November 2025, a comprehensive damp and timber survey was conducted on a two-bedroom red brick terraced property located in Preston. The objective of this survey was to identify potential moisture-related issues, assess the condition of the timber within the structure, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
The Warrington homeowner reported persistent damp on ground-floor internal walls (tide marks, flaking paint/plaster) and noticeable movement in the timber floor. Damp Solutions UK was instructed to carry out a full survey and recommend remedial works.
A highly reputable regional building contractor specialising in large-scale residential projects needed us to waterproof their Victorian residential extension in Manchester.
The recent flood to an existing basement, ruined the flooring, walls, and furniture stored within the space, forcing the client to seek help.
After a thorough inspection, our CSRT surveyor confirmed the presence of rising damp, which was causing damage to the internal plaster.
Woodworms are the larvae of wood-boring beetles which can cause severe damage to wooden structures. They often infest old or damp wood, and their presence may only become evident when they have already caused significant damage. In this case study, we will take a closer look at a residential property where woodworm infestation was discovered.
This Semi-detached property in Manchester was built around the 1930s of which time a Bitumen damp proof course was commonly used. This regularly used damp proof course of the period, becomes brittle over time, allowing the passing of ground moisture into the internal walls of the property and thus destroying decor and perishing plaster.
On a recent damp inspection of a property in Manchester we could clearly see tide marks, flaky paint and Hygroscopic salts along the lower sections of the walls, this was accompanied by rotten skirting boards. After discovering the root cause of the damp issues our damp proofing specialist set about a plan to solve the issue.
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Damp proofing, or a Damp-Proof in construction, is a type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent moisture from passing into the interior spaces. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in residences.

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We deliver damp & timber reports, condensation surveys and cavity wall tie surveys. Should you need to check for the presence of damp problems that may be present before purchasing a property, or whether your property is structurally sound, our expert service offers peace of mind to all homeowners.