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dry rot treatment / timber treament
Expert Dry Rot & Timber Treatment in West Wales – Restore and Protect Your Property
Dry rot is one of the most serious threats to timber structures – but with the right treatment, it can be stopped in its tracks. At West Wales Property Maintenance, we provide professional dry rot and timber treatment services across Wales, using advanced methods to eliminate fungal decay, restore structural integrity, and protect your property for the long term.
If left untreated, dry rot can cause extensive and costly damage to floors, joists, roof timbers, and structural beams. Our team specialises in identifying and treating timber decay quickly and effectively.
6 Key Benefits of Professional Dry Rot & Timber Treatment
- Protects Structural Integrity
Dry rot can severely weaken floors, ceilings, and roof timbers. Our treatment halts the decay and restores your building’s strength and safety.
- Stops the Spread of Fungal Spores
Dry rot can spread quickly through hidden areas. Our treatments eradicate the fungus at its root and stop it from returning.
- Prevents Future Outbreaks
We don’t just treat the symptoms – we tackle the source of moisture, apply protective treatments, and replace timber with durable alternatives.
- Increases Property Value
A home affected by dry rot can lose significant value. Our certified treatments restore condition and reassure potential buyers or surveyors.
- Safe and Proven Products
We use Boron-based gels and professional fungicides that are highly effective yet low in toxicity, making them safe for residential and commercial environments.
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST
Our team brings years of hands-on experience and specialist training, delivering every treatment with precision, care, and attention to detail.
What is Dry Rot?
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is the most aggressive form of fungal timber decay. Unlike wet rot, dry rot actively digests the structural components of wood, causing it to lose its strength, become brittle, and ultimately collapse. It spreads rapidly and can move through timber, brickwork, and even behind plaster, making it particularly dangerous in hidden areas of a building.
Dry rot only affects damp timber – typically wood with a moisture content of 20% or higher. This moisture often comes from:
- Leaking roofs or chimneys
- Faulty gutters and downpipes
- Cracked render or masonry
- Leaking water pipes
- Washing machines, dishwashers, or shower trays
If you suspect dry rot in your property, immediate treatment is essential to stop it from spreading.
Our Dry Rot & Timber Treatment recommendations
At West Wales Property Maintenance, we take a thorough and proven approach to dry rot treatment:
- Identify and eliminate the source of moisture – whether it’s a leak or poor ventilation, stopping the damp is the first and most important step.
- Remove all affected timber – damaged sections are cut out and safely disposed of.
- Replace with pre-treated timber – we use pressure-treated, rot-resistant wood to ensure future protection.
- Treat remaining timber – any surrounding timbers are treated with a Boron-based gel, which penetrates deep into the wood to destroy fungal spores and prevent re-infestation.
- Fungicidal treatment of masonry – the surrounding walls and masonry are sprayed with a specialist fungicide to stop any hidden spores from spreading or reactivating.
Signs of Dry Rot
Not sure if you’re dealing with dry rot? Look for these tell-tale signs:
- Cracked, brittle, or shrinking timber
- A musty, mushroom-like smell
- rey or white cotton wool-like growths on wood
- Orange or rust-coloured fungal strands
- Cuboidal cracking (wood breaking into cube shapes)
If you’ve seen any of these symptoms, it’s time to get a survey.
Free Dry Rot Surveys Across Wales
West Wales Property Maintenance offers free quotations and expert advice on all dry rot and timber preservation work. We cover all of Wales and pride ourselves on honest assessments, quality workmanship, and long-lasting results.