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Trusted Property Care Experts in Derby, UK

We are a family run business based in Derby, with a reputation for quality, affordability, and honesty.

 

With over 20 years experience in the industry we specialise in solutions for damp, timber decay, mould, condensation, waterproofing, and woodboring beetle infestations. ​

Our Services

We offer expert property preservation to homeowners, commercial developers and estate agents across the East Midlands, including Derby, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Heanor, Ripley, Chesterfield, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock, Burton Upon Trent.

 

Our expert surveyor provides detailed electronic reports which offer complete solutions to any of your damp proofing and timber needs. 

 

Our damp proofing and timber treatment carries a 20 year guarantee.

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RISING DAMP

Key warning signs include:

- A Tide Mark" on the Wall
- Damp or Peeling Wallpaper
- Bubbling or Crumbling Plaster
- Flaking or Blistering Paint
- White Powdery Salt Deposits
- Damaged Skirting Boards
- Musty, Damp Odour
- Cold, Wet Plaster

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PENETRATING DAMP

Common signs are;

- Isolated Discoloured Patches 

- Yellowish-Brown-Stained Walls

- Blistering, Flaking, or Crumbling Plaster

- Active Drips or Puddles

- Black Mould

- Moss or Algae

- Damaged Timber

- Peeling paint or wallpaper

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MOULD & CONDENSATION

Key signs include:

- Water droplets 
- Damp Window Frames
- Cold and Wet Surfaces
- Peeling Wallpaper

- Bubbling Paint
- Musty, Stale Odours
- Black or Green Mould on Surfaces
- Mould on Soft Furnishings
- Rotten Timber

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WET ROT & DRY ROT

Key Warning Signs Include:

- Damaged or Softened Timber
- Darkened Timber
- Excessive Movement in Timber 
- Flaking Paint
- Mushroom-Like Fungus
- Orange or Red Spore Dust
- Cotton-Wool-Like Growth
- White or Grey Strands
- Damp, Musty Smell

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WOODBORING BEETLES

Common signs are;

- Exit holes in Timber
- Tunnels in Timber
- Frass (a sawdust-like material) 
- Crumbling or cracking timber
- Live or dead beetles
- Weak and Spongy Floorboards

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PIV UNIT INSTALLATION

PIV Units help:

- Eradicate Condensation & Mould
- Improve Air Quality
- Reduce Connected Health and Wellbeing Symptoms

Our Surveys

​Using a combination of visual inspection and specialist equipment, our experienced surveyor will produce an electronic report detailing his findings. 

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This will detail any remedial works we recommend, along with a quotation.

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We pride ourselves in offering professional and honest advice to our clients so they can be confident in our diagnosis and recommendations. 

 

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Request your FREE SURVEY

See What Our Customers Say About Us

​Dave repaired the plaster and installed a damp membrane in affected areas in my property. He was approachable, friendly, flexible and easy to talk to. The work was completed to an excellent standard and on time. I’m very happy and would definitely recommend him to family and friends.

DAVID

Derbyshire Damp Services' 3-Step Process

Step 1: Enquiry

Contact us and we will arrange a visit to your property.

Step 2: Survey

We will visit your property to provide a No Obligation Free Survey at a time to suit you and provide you with an electronic report and a quotation for the recommended remedial work. 

Step 3: Treatment

Our experts will treat the issues and all damp and timber work is guaranteed for 20 years.

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