Wessex Damp & Timber

11/11/2026

Wessex Damp & Timber

More Than Damp Proofing: A Guide to Our Property Care Services

From damp walls and timber decay to structural repairs and renovation, discover how we can help care for your property.

Peeling paint, a damp patch or a floor that moves underfoot can leave you wondering where to start. At Wessex Damp & Timber, we offer a range of services for domestic and commercial properties, helping you understand the problem and choose an appropriate solution.

Our work begins with an assessment, not an assumption. We provide clear written reports and specifications, so you can understand the recommended work before deciding how to proceed.

💧 Damp Proofing: Finding the Cause of Damp Walls
Dampness can have different causes, which is why the right diagnosis matters. Our damp proofing services cover both rising damp and penetrating damp, with recommendations based on the condition and construction of your property.

Rising damp can occur where a damp-proof course is absent, damaged or bridged. Penetrating damp is commonly associated with rainwater entering the building. Visible staining, damaged plaster and peeling finishes are reasons to arrange an inspection, rather than assume that every damp patch needs the same treatment.

🌬️ Condensation Control and Mould Eradication
Water droplets on windows and recurring mould may point to a condensation problem. Condensation forms when moisture in the air meets a colder surface, and mould often appears around window frames, behind furniture on external walls and in poorly ventilated storage spaces.

Our condensation control service helps identify suitable ways to manage these conditions. We also offer mould eradication, including advice, products and remedial work. Rather than simply focusing on the visible mould, we help you consider the conditions allowing it to return.

🪵 Timber Treatments: Wet Rot, Dry Rot and Woodworm
Timber problems can affect floors, roof structures and other parts of a building. Our timber treatments include investigating decay and insect damage, with repair or replacement where appropriate.

Wet rot can damage timbers exposed to damp conditions. Where a section of timber has deteriorated, we can replace it and provide suitable protection against recurring moisture exposure. Dry rot is a serious form of fungal decay associated with persistent dampness and inadequate ventilation, and requires careful assessment.

We also deal with woodworm—the term commonly used for timber damage caused by wood-boring beetles. Treatment is not always necessary, so inspection is important before deciding what action to take.

🏠 Basement Waterproofing
A damp cellar does not have to remain an overlooked part of your property. Our basement waterproofing service provides a specification suited to your budget and intended use, helping you explore the potential of a space affected by dampness.

Whether you are considering a more usable cellar or a wider refurbishment, the starting point is understanding the existing conditions and the waterproofing requirements of the space.

🔇 Insulation and Soundproofing
Property care is also about comfort. We offer insulation and soundproofing services for homes and workplaces. In older and period properties, suitable solid insulation can be incorporated alongside damp-proofing work where appropriate, helping improve internal temperatures and reduce cold-surface condensation.

If warmth or noise is a concern, speak to us about the options available for your building and the improvements you would like to achieve.

📋 Clear Advice from Survey to Completion
As a family-run business, Wessex Damp & Timber combines a personal approach with a broad range of property preservation and repair services. We provide written reports in straightforward language and clear, fixed quotations. For remedial projects, we can also handle associated work such as refitting radiators and skirting boards and removing debris, helping keep the process straightforward.

📞 Need Help with Your Property? Arrange a Free Survey
If you have noticed damp walls, recurring mould, timber damage or signs that your property needs repair, contact Wessex Damp & Timber to discuss your concerns.

Take the first step towards resolving your property concerns. Call 0800 161 3078 or visit the Wessex Damp & Timber website https://www.wessexdampandtimber.co.uk/ to arrange a free survey.

07/11/2026

Keep the warmth in this winter!

🥶 Colder days are coming — don’t let the warmth you’re paying for escape through the roof!

With UK energy bills feeling extortionate, making your heating work smarter matters. Good loft insulation slows heat loss, helping your home stay warmer while reducing the energy needed to heat it.

🏠 The Energy Saving Trust says an uninsulated home can lose around a quarter of its heat through the roof. That’s a reason to check what’s above your ceiling.

💷 What about savings?
Installing insulation or topping it up can lower heating bills. The benefit depends on what’s already there: a thin layer isn’t the same as a well-insulated loft, and topping up existing insulation won’t deliver the same savings as insulating a bare loft. Your home, heating habits and energy prices all affect the result.

📏 How deep should it be?
For a typical unused loft insulated at floor level, aim for around 270mm total depth of mineral wool, laid between and across the joists. Other materials need different thicknesses, and converted lofts need a different approach.

🏛️ Government advice
The government’s Clean Energy guidance recommends loft insulation as a way to keep heat in and reduce bills. GOV.UK’s “Find ways to save energy in your home” service offers tailored recommendations for England and Wales,

⚠️ Keep ventilation clear, fix damp or leaks first, and don’t squash insulation beneath storage boards. Get professional advice if your loft has damp, structural concerns or is used as a living space’.

👉 When did you last check your loft insulation? Keep the warmth indoors — not in the roof space!

📞 Ready to get your home winter-ready?
Contact Wessex Damp & Timber today to discuss your loft insulation needs or concerns about damp and timber issues before you make improvements.
Call: 0800 161 3078 or 07746 943078
Email: [email protected]
Get in touch — let’s talk about the next steps for your home.

28/10/2026

Has the Mould started to return now the weathers changing ?

Water droplets forming on windows and pooling on cills ?

That Musty smell back again ?

For in depth information, advice and assistance start by reading this article from our sister company Condenex. Read our guide: https://condenex.co.uk/condensation-related-mould-in-homes-what-it-is-why-it-grows-and-why-it-matters/

You don’t have to put up with Mould, there are solutions. Call or message us today for a free homeowner survey.

25/10/2026

🌧️ Heavy Rain? Check Your Rainwater Goods

With the recent heavy rain, now is a good time to check that your property’s rainwater goods are working properly. Blocked, damaged or overflowing gutters, downpipes and drains can allow water to soak into external walls, contributing to penetrating damp and creating colder internal surfaces where condensation and mould are more likely to develop.

🍂 Clear leaves, moss and debris from gutters and outlets.
💧 Look for overflowing gutters, leaking joints, cracks or sagging sections.
Check that downpipes are connected, secure and discharging freely.
Make sure gullies and drains are clear and not backing up.
🪣 Check water butts — if they are full or overflowing, excess water may spill against the wall or saturate the ground beside the property.

Ensure water-butt overflow pipes direct water safely away from the building.
Look for staining, damp patches, peeling finishes or mould around external walls, windows and ceilings.

A quick check during or just after rainfall can help you spot problems early. If water is overflowing or running down the building, arrange for the defect to be cleared or repaired as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not use ladders in heavy rain or strong winds — contact a suitable contractor if access is unsafe.

📞 Need help clearing your gutters? Call Wessex Damp & Timber. We provide a professional gutter-cleaning service using the latest SkyVac equipment, helping to clear gutters safely and effectively from ground level.

Contact us today to arrange your gutter clean and help protect your property from avoidable damp problems.

23/10/2026

🏠💧 Damp problem repaired? Don’t let the wrong finish undo the hard work.

Even after the source of damp has been resolved, walls can retain moisture and damaging salts. Standard gypsum plaster may struggle in these conditions—but renovating plasters such as Limelite are designed to cope.

✅ Resists residual salts and helps prevent staining or breakdown
✅ Breathable and moisture-tolerant
✅ Helps trapped moisture evaporate as the wall dries
✅ Dries faster than traditional lime-based render systems
✅ Allows earlier decoration, helping work progress more quickly
✅ Provides improved thermal performance compared with dense traditional renders
✅ Creates a warmer surface, helping to reduce condensation risk
✅ Lightweight and easier to apply in thicker coats
✅ Helps accommodate uneven backgrounds in older properties
✅ Provides a durable base for a smooth decorative finish
✅ Suitable for many refurbishment and damp-remediation projects

⚠️ Important: Renovating plaster does not cure damp. The cause must always be correctly diagnosed and remedied first.

At Wessex Damp & Timber, we look beyond the surface—considering the property, location, budget and original construction to provide the right long-term solution.

📞 Worried about damp? Start with the right diagnosis—contact Wessex Damp & Timber to discuss the best solution for your property.

17/10/2026

Myth-busting: “Rising damp doesn’t exist.”

You may have seen claims that rising damp is completely made up. It isn’t.

Rising damp is a genuine building defect that can occur when moisture from the ground travels upwards through porous brickwork or mortar by capillary action. It is most likely where a damp-proof course is missing, damaged or bridged by raised ground levels, render or debris.

The real myth is that every damp wall is caused by rising damp.

Condensation, leaking gutters or pipes, defective pointing, penetrating rain and poor ventilation can all produce similar symptoms. On a weekly basis we survey properties where Rising damp has been branded the culprit only to find that aged cavity wall insulation has presented similar symptoms.

Possible signs of genuine rising damp include:
• dampness concentrated at the base of a ground-floor wall;
• a moisture profile that generally reduces with height;
• tide marks or salt deposits;
• damaged plaster, decorations or skirting boards at low level.

A proper diagnosis should consider the whole building: ground levels, the damp-proof course, rainwater goods, plumbing, ventilation, salts and the pattern of moisture—not simply recommend treatment after one quick reading.

✅ Rising damp can occur.
✅ It is often misdiagnosed.
✅ Find the source before paying for the solution.

Good damp investigation is about evidence, not assumptions. We will provide a detailed honest report.

This Digest considers the causes of dampness in walls and how to remedy rising damp if found. It is important to diagnose properly the source of any dampness. If a building already has a physical damp-proof course, it is unlikely that it has failed, as most dpc materials have a long life. Various de...

17/10/2026

🏠 Woodworm Evidence in Your Home - What to Look For:

Have you noticed small round holes in floorboards, roof timbers, furniture or other wooden items? These may be signs of wood-boring beetles—commonly referred to as “woodworm”. However, old flight holes do not automatically mean that an infestation is still active.

🔍 Evidence to look for:
Small, clean-edged round or oval flight holes in the timber
Fresh, pale bore dust—known as frass—below or around the holes.
Weak, crumbly or tunnelled timber, particularly at edges and structural joints
Live larvae within the wood, or adult beetles seen on or near timber.
New holes or fresh dust appearing after the area has been cleaned and monitored.

🪲 How the activity progresses: Adult beetles lay eggs in cracks, joints, rough surfaces or existing holes in suitable timber. After hatching, the larvae bore into the wood and feed within it, forming tunnels that may gradually reduce the timber’s strength. This hidden larval stage usually causes most of the damage and, depending on the species and conditions, can continue for several years. The larvae then pupate close to the surface. Adult beetles emerge through flight holes, often during the warmer months, and may go on to reproduce and restart the cycle.

💧 Why moisture matters: Many wood-boring beetles favour timber affected by elevated moisture, poor ventilation or decay. Addressing leaks, condensation and ventilation defects is therefore an important part of managing the risk—not just treating visible holes.

If you find suspected evidence, then it may be time to call us. We will complete a timber survey identifying the likely beetle species, assess whether activity is current, check moisture conditions and determine whether any structural repairs or targeted treatment are necessary.

📞 Seen signs of woodworm in your property? Early inspection can help distinguish historic evidence from an active problem and prevent unnecessary work. Call or message us today.

28/08/2026

As with any industry there are Saints and Sinners, Cowboys and professionals, the good, the bad and the down right Ugly.

At Wessex Damp & Timber we operate the business with honesty and integrity with accurate diagnosis and a fixed quotation, should work be required.

We don’t employ Salesmen or Cold calling techniques just honest and useful information and advice. We probably have as many reviews from people we didn’t do any work for as those we did. If it’s unnecessary or there is a DIY fix we’ll tell you.

There has always been a battle between the Heritage sector and modern damp proofing companies:

It needs to breathe….
Rising damp doesn’t exist….

Tank everything !…
Fix it now or the house will fall down…

In reality the best solution is often halfway between both points of view. A young first time buyer in a 19th century mid terraced, stretching there savings to buy, can’t afford to Lime everything inside and out.

Just as the owner of a rural cottage with Cob walls doesn’t need to Tank anything!

If you’ve got Damp or Timber issues we will offer you professional, knowledgeable and financially achievable options without a hard sell. Owner occupiers get a Free of charge survey with no obligation so if you need us call or message today.

P.S. I’m positive Rising damp does exist the issue is incorrect diagnosis by many professionals !,

11/10/2025

We so wish we worked in an office ! NOT

Wherever you are in Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire or Dorset we can provide comprehensive Damp, Condensation and Timber repairs and remediation.

Whether it’s a top floor flat in a period building In Portland, a 60s bungalow in Taunton or a Victorian terrace in Wincanton we have the knowledge and skills to deal with your property issues.

Our surveys are Free of charge for home owners and will involve a comprehensive inspection and report with an honest and pragmatic approach to a solution.

Our technicians are all fully employed and all work is guaranteed.

So if you’ve got Rising or penetrating damp, wet or dry rot , woodworm or severe Condensation issues get I touch today.

04/10/2025

Whatever your issue be it Woodworm, Dry Rot, Condensation or Dampness an accurate diagnosis and a practical , honest solution is what you will get from us.

We aren’t tied to any chemical manufacturers so we can use the latest products and techniques, from throughout the industry, to fix your problems swiftly and comprehensively.

Our homeowners surveys are Free of charge so if you’ve got problems with your home contact us today. You will receive an honest assessment with a fully costed solution and no obligation.