We work with homeowners, local authorities, small businesses and commercial property owners and managers providing a highly personalised, professional and reliable service in Tavistock Devon.
As specialsit Dampproofing and Timber Treatment Company with qualified surveyors providing expert and detailed Damp and Timber Reports service, plus a full range of Damp, Condensation, Woodworm, Timber, Wet and Dry Rot, Wall Tie and building preservation treatments in Tavistock Devon.
We provide remedial works and repairs, such as air bricks, re-plastering, carpentry and many other skills and services.
From modern homes to cottages, Victorian Terrace houses, pre-war homes, ‘One off’ architect’s projects, we’ve surveyed, provided the required treatment and repaired them all with a smile.
As we all know Dampness, condensation and consequential mould growth or fungal decay can lead to deterioration to the structure of buildings and as a consequence can present a serious health hazard to the occupants. SWWC covering Tavistock Devon provide professional damp proofing services to ensure your property is restored to a good condition and a healthy environment for the occupants.
SWWC Damp Specialists covering Tavistock Devon carry out Dampproofing Surveys to identify Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp Condensation and Mould issues. We provide our clients with the highest level of damp proofing services due to our 30 years plus knowledge and experience of Damp Profing in Tavistock Devon.
Our team of experts has years of experience in identifying, treating and preventing damp and moisture related issues in residential and commercial property. Please contact us today if you have any concerns about damp related problems in Tavistock Devon.
It all starts with a thorough Timber Survey. As one of Devon's leading truly independent Timber Survey companies we take care to ensure our Timber Surveys are detailed, as they provide the foundation for all Timber Treatments. When complete, our Timber Survey / Inspection, will identify and Timber issues with the property (if there are any), the timbers of concern and more importantly, what is required to rectify any Timber deterioration or infestation issues discovered.
Timber Infestation Surveys Tavistock more Known commonly as “Wood Worm" Surveys. There are various types of woodworm including Longhorn Beetle, Death Watch Beetle, Wood Boring Weevil, and the more common Furniture Beetle in the UK. The result of this is a much weakened timber, that will normally become hollow inside. The first step is to establish if the infestation is live, or is in fact just historic deterioration, Our Timber Survey will determine if the infestation is active, the amount of deterioration caused and recommend any remedial work required.
Dry Rot Surveys in Tavistock, we conduct a Timber Survey to diagnose the reason why the Dry Rot has developed, why the rot is spreading and provide the correct recommendations to eradicate it.
Wet Rot Surveys Tavistock as with Dry Rot we conduct a Timber Survey to investigate the reason for the rot occurring. Our Timber Survey report will not just recommend any remedial work to correct the timber deterioration, but will more importantly advise on what is required to stop the Wet Rot returning.
Damp can affect any property domestic or commercial, new or old regardless of location. The most common reason of damp occuring are:
Left untreated, damp can cause many problems including; damage to plaster, cause paint to peel, encourage mould growth, and even lead to timber decay.
If you spot peeling wallpaper, tide marks on your wall, bubbling plaster or paint, black mould, dampness / damp stains or discoloured patches on your walls or ceiling then the chances are your property may need some kind of damp proofing, the best way to find out is with a Damp Survey.
A wide-array of structural and plumbing problems can cause the symptoms above and a professional Damp Surveyor will be able to identify the source of the damp and recommend the appropriate solution. If you have any questions or just not sure on the signs of damp and the variety of damp problems, please call we are more than happy to help.
Damp can affect any building new or old, but typically it can be attributed to poor property maintenance, poor build quality, the use of low-quality materials, or the absence or failure of an existing damp proof course. If you spot any of the symtoms of dampness above and feel that you would benefit from a Damp Surveyor of Damp Survey, please contact our damp experts for advice or to book a Damp Survey.
The most important thing is to identify the timber problem so that the Timber Treatment recommended is the correct treatment. A Timber Survey will determine the best course of action to solve any Timber problems. it is essential to determine whether your property is under attack from dry rot fungus or wet rot.
Poor Roofing or Roof Problems or leaking gutters are very common sources of Timber problemss including wood rot. Other issues that include leaking baths, burst pipes or anything else that allows water to spread over large areas can cause Wet Rot and other issues.
A lack of ventilation and high relative humidity (possibly down to condensation problems), dry rot is the more severe of either Wet Rot or Dry Rot due to its ability to grow and spread out from the initial germination point and giving it more freedom to attack other timbers in the property.
Everything starts with a Timber Survey, which helps determine the best method to use to Repair or treat the rotten wood. The correct Timber Treatment will enable you to prevent the spread and damage caused by either wet rot or dry rot, and protect your home from further structural damage.
Woodworm is the common term for the larvae of various wood boring beetles. Signs of Woodworm can be holes in timber, dead beetles, or sawdust type mess on timbers. If you have seen these then it is worth investigating the suspect timber with a Timber Survey to establish whether a Woodworm infestation is active and needs Woodworm Treatment.
The first signs that Woodworm has got into the timbers of your property and almost certainly need a Woodworm Survey and maybe even Woodworm Treatment, common areas to look are.
After your Woodworm survey, the Woodworn Surveyor will provide a written report that details any issues found and if Woodworm Treatment is necessary, an outline of the steps to remove the Woodworm Infestation and repair any Timber Damage as a result of Woodworm. Please call our Woodworm Specialists with any questions or to book a Woodworm Survey.
Yes, many houses do have a thin layer of rust on the wall ties and this may not seem a huge issue. However, the rusting can be much more than skin deep and the reduction in the strength of the ties and their connection to the wall can be severely reduced by rust.
We use British Standards as our guide when assessing the condition of your wall ties and also when we are required to specify and install new remedial wall ties. When metal corrodes it can expand and become thicker. This is why corrosion of some types of old wall ties can cause cracks and bulges, this is often the visual signs of a Wall Tie problem
We can replace the existing wall ties in your home using a suitable non-corroding alternative. Wall tie failure can happen where there has been corrosion of the existing wall ties or when insufficient or incorrect wall ties have been installed. We carry out a Wall Tie Inspection / survey to assess the condition of the wall ties in your homes cavity walls.
On completion we provide you with information on the Wall Ties condition and should remedial work be necessary recommend the best way forward.
If you require more information about our Damp Surveys, Timber Surveys and Woodworm Services please visit our Timber Surveys, Damp Proofing and Woodworm Survey pages. We cover all most of Devon, for more information, to book a survey or simply to ask for friendly professional advice please call us, we would be happy to help in any way we can.