Our Services

Timber & Rot Inspection

Investigation of damp-related timber decay, including visible signs of wet rot, dry rot and moisture affecting timber.

Timber decay starts with a moisture problem. Our inspection focuses on accessible evidence of wet rot, suspected dry rot and moisture-affected timber, alongside the conditions that may have allowed it to develop.

The aim is to understand the source and likely extent before deciding on treatment or repair. Timber hidden below floors, behind linings or within walls can require further opening-up to establish the full picture.

When this service may help

Soft, distorted or deteriorating timber
Musty odours or fungal indicators
Concern about floorboards, joists, skirtings or roof timbers
Visible dampness, leaks or poor under-floor ventilation near timber
A previous survey suggesting timber risk

What we look at / do

Accessible floor timbers, floorboards and joists
Roof timbers, skirtings, joinery and other visible timber
Visible decay, distortion and fungal indicators
Surrounding dampness, likely leaks, water ingress and ventilation
The accessible extent of affected material

How the service works

1
Understand the concern
We review the history and location of the suspected decay.
2
Inspect accessible timber
We look for visible indicators and assess moisture in context.
3
Trace the moisture conditions
We consider leaks, water entry, ventilation and surrounding dampness.
4
Recommend proportionate action
We explain whether drying, repair, further opening-up or other specialist input is sensible.

What's included

Visual timber inspection
Moisture assessment
Identification of visible decay indicators
Likely moisture-source assessment
Photographic evidence
Practical recommendations

What you'll receive

Findings on accessible timber and surrounding conditions
Photographic evidence where relevant
Recommendations to control the moisture source
A practical scope or further-investigation recommendation where appropriate

Pricing

What this costs

Treatment guide prices

Timber & Rot Inspection
Guide price from
From £234.00 inc VAT
Starting price for a timber and rot inspection.
Usually includes: Visual inspection and moisture assessment of accessible timber.
What can change the price: Larger or harder-to-access properties may cost more.
Minimum scope: Based on a typical domestic property with normal access.
Last reviewed 23 August 2026

Development guide prices only. Final prices depend on the property, access and scope required and will be confirmed in writing.

See full damp & mould pricing guide

Important to know

This is an accessible, non-destructive inspection unless agreed otherwise. Concealed timber can limit certainty; suspected dry rot or hidden decay may require opening-up. We do not provide structural-engineering advice, and where structural adequacy is uncertain we recommend the appropriate specialist input.

What happens next

Tell us where you have noticed the problem and any known history of leaks or damp. We will help you decide whether an inspection is the right next step.

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Common questions

They are different forms of timber decay, but both require moisture conditions to be understood and controlled. The visible evidence and context guide the next step.

Where there is safe, agreed access. If timber is concealed, we explain the limitation and any need for further investigation.

Not routinely. It may be recommended if visible evidence cannot establish the extent of a concealed issue.

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