Preston Damp Proofing Experts

Are damp issues causing concern in your Preston property? RTC Group, the North West’s award-winning damp proofing specialists, brings over 35 years of expertise to tackle damp, mould, rot, and structural concerns in residential and commercial properties throughout Preston. Our PCA-certified technicians deliver reliable, long-lasting solutions, supported by comprehensive insurance-backed guarantees. Schedule your free, no-obligation damp survey today and safeguard your property!

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Fair & Transparent Pricing
35+ Years of Experience
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Don’t let damp issues damage your Preston and West Lancashire property. Contact RTC Group today to arrange a damp survey. Call us or fill out the online form provided to request a callback.

Comprehensive Damp Proofing Solutions in Preston

RTC Group provides a complete range of services specifically tailored to address damp problems common in Preston homes. Dampness not only threatens the structural integrity of your property but can also significantly impact indoor air quality, posing health risks to you and your family. Our experienced team employs cutting-edge techniques and industry-leading materials to offer superior protection and lasting results.

Find out more about our dedicated Damp Proofing services for Preston homes.

Damp Proofing Services

Effective damp proofing is crucial to maintaining the integrity and safety of Preston properties. Without appropriate measures, moisture can infiltrate your property causing structural damage, unsightly damp patches, mould growth, and potential health problems. RTC Group specialises in comprehensive damp proofing solutions designed specifically to combat these issues.

Professional Diagnosis and Surveys

Our experienced surveyors utilise advanced diagnostic tools to precisely identify the root causes of dampness in your property. We provide thorough Damp and Timber Reports ensuring you receive detailed, accurate assessments.

Advanced Damp Proofing Techniques

We employ modern damp proofing techniques, including chemical injections and membrane systems, tailored specifically to the needs of your Preston home. Each treatment is carefully planned and executed, ensuring lasting protection against damp issues.

Guaranteed Results

Our damp proofing solutions come with robust, insurance-backed guarantees, offering peace of mind and long-term assurance that your damp issues have been effectively resolved.

Rising Damp Treatment

Rising damp is particularly prevalent in Preston’s older terraces and period homes, where ageing or ineffective damp proof courses (DPC) fail to prevent moisture ingress. This issue typically manifests as visible tide marks on walls, deteriorating plasterwork, and harmful mould growth, potentially exacerbating respiratory conditions. Our certified surveyors will carefully assess your property to identify and rectify rising damp at its source.

Chemical Damp Proof Course (DPC)

Our advanced chemical DPC injections create an effective barrier against rising damp, significantly improving the health of your home. If you suspect rising damp, visit our Rising Damp service page or get in touch for expert advice.

Salt-Resistant Replastering

Following DPC installation, our salt-resistant replastering ensures lasting protection from residual moisture and salts, safeguarding your walls from future damage.

Long-term Guarantees

We offer comprehensive, insurance-backed guarantees providing lasting peace of mind that your damp issues will not return.

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Penetrating Damp & Water Ingress Solutions

High rainfall in Preston frequently causes penetrating damp, where external moisture infiltrates your property through compromised masonry or brickwork. Left untreated, penetrating damp can lead to extensive internal damage, mould growth, and structural weakening. RTC Group offers effective, tailored treatments to protect your property from water ingress.

Exterior Masonry Waterproofing

Our masonry waterproofing services, such as Stormdry, effectively seal your exterior walls against moisture penetration, ensuring lasting protection against Preston’s climate. Find out more.

Stormdry Waterproof Treatments

Stormdry applications prevent water absorption in bricks and masonry, significantly reducing the risk of penetrating damp and subsequent internal damage.

Interior Tanking Systems

Our robust interior tanking systems provide a reliable barrier against penetrating damp, especially effective for basements and lower ground areas. Explore our Basement Waterproofing solutions.

Condensation & Mould Control

Condensation and mould are significant issues in Preston due to humid local conditions and temperature fluctuations. Persistent condensation can damage interiors and furniture, and negatively affect health. RTC Group offers comprehensive solutions to effectively manage condensation and mould.

Enhanced Ventilation Systems

Our advanced ventilation solutions, including Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), effectively manage condensation by improving air circulation and significantly reducing indoor humidity levels.

Anti-Mould Protective Coatings

We apply specialist anti-mould coatings, providing additional protection to surfaces and helping maintain a healthy, mould-free environment. Visit our Mould Removal services page for more details.

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Woodworm Treatment

Older Preston properties often suffer from woodworm infestations, which, if left untreated, can compromise structural integrity. Our woodworm treatment services are swift, effective, and targeted to eradicate infestations and protect your home.

Expert Timber Infestation Eradication

Our specialists effectively eliminate woodworm infestations, protecting your timbers from further deterioration. Learn more about our Woodworm Treatment solutions.

Dry Rot Treatment

Dry rot poses serious risks to timber structures within Preston properties, rapidly weakening affected areas. RTC Group provides targeted dry rot treatments that thoroughly address and eradicate the problem.

Comprehensive Dry Rot Solutions

RTC Group delivers targeted dry rot treatments designed specifically to ensure long-term stability of affected timber. Find detailed information about our Dry Rot services.

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Wet Rot Treatment

Wet rot, often resulting from continuous exposure to moisture, can significantly damage timbers in Preston homes. Our specialised wet rot treatments effectively halt damage progression, restoring your property’s structural integrity.

Effective Wet Rot Solutions

We offer targeted treatments for wet rot, ensuring comprehensive eradication and long-term timber protection. Explore further details on our Wet Rot service page.

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Why Choose RTC Group in Preston?

RTC Group is renowned in Preston for delivering reliable, professional, and efficient damp proofing services, backed by decades of experience, industry accreditations, and unmatched dedication to customer satisfaction. Trust RTC Group for professional, courteous, and minimally disruptive solutions.

Fully insured, for greater peace of mind

Rest easy knowing we’re fully insured, so you—and your property—are protected every step of the way.

Preston and West Lancashire Damp Proofing - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about our damp proofing services in Preston and West Lancashire? Check out our FAQs to find out about some answers to general questions.

Signs of damp include musty smells, visible mould growth, peeling wallpaper, and dark or wet patches on walls and ceilings. If you notice these symptoms, it’s important to get a professional assessment. Contact RTC Group for a detailed damp survey.

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Yes. Older Preston properties, especially terraced houses and Victorian buildings, commonly lack adequate damp proof courses, making them particularly vulnerable to rising damp and penetrating damp. Effective damp proofing ensures the preservation and longevity of your home.

Our damp proofing treatments typically come with comprehensive insurance-backed guarantees of up to 20 years, giving you peace of mind that your Preston home remains protected against future damp problems.

In most cases, damp proofing treatments are minimally disruptive, and you won’t need to vacate your property. Our professional technicians take extra care to minimise dust and disruption, keeping your home as clean as possible throughout the process.

Yes, prolonged exposure to damp conditions and mould can significantly impact your health, triggering respiratory issues such as asthma, allergies, and skin irritation. If you’re concerned about mould, explore our comprehensive mould removal services to ensure a healthy living environment.

Prevention involves maintaining proper ventilation, quickly addressing leaks, and ensuring an effective damp proof course (DPC). RTC Group offers advice and solutions including improved ventilation systems and protective treatments designed specifically for Preston’s homes.

RTC Group provides a free, no-obligation damp survey in Preston. Contact us today to schedule your assessment and get expert advice tailored specifically to your property’s needs.

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Why Choose RTC?

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Experienced & Reliable

100+ properties attended every year

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Established 35 Years

We have been in business since 1990

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Skilled Experts

Expert Technicians and Surveyors

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Long Term Guarantees

Our damp proofing is guaranteed to last

What Our Customers Say

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Dillon’s Expertise Shines: Reliable, Neat, On-Time

The 2 men that turned up were very polite and the main man Dillon was good at his job got straight on with doing his work everything went as planned and when he had finished was left clean and tidy carpet replaced with new carpet grippers really happy with the work done

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Protected Home, Perfect Finish—Excellent Result

Originally recommended by my surveyor after discovering damp in 5 rooms. All the RTC staff were friendly and did a great job in minimising the dust and mess with protected sheeting and flooring throughout the house. The final result is excellent and a big call out to Steve for helping with moving a very heavy radiator and giving me tips on cauking. Highly recommend if you want a fairly priced job by hghly skilled employees and not subcontractors.

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Professional from Damp Report to Final Plaster

Delighted with the service. RTC installed a damp proof course and replastering at my house. The damp survey was professional, detailed and very clear on the work to be done with good accompanying explanations of the issues. The office is easy to contact, answering all my calls and returning them promptly if the person I needed to speak to wasn’t immediately available. The technicians who performed the work were professional and worked fast and hard. They explained clearly all the steps and left the house clean every day. I am really please with the final finish and overall result. They were not the cheapest quote or survey I had, but at all steps were the most professional. Highly recommended.

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Clear Communication & Impeccable Cleanup

From start to finish the company were very professional. Everything was explained to us. Despite the work being very messy, everything was cleaned up at the end of each day. The two lads who completed the work, Wes and George, were hard working, polite and answered my many questions without any problem. The work was done to a very high standard, and it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend RTC, I would not hesitate to use them again.

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Condensation Cleared in Days with PIV System

I recently had a Positive Input Ventilation System fitted in my loft and was very happy with the results. Within just a couple of days the problem with condensation was clearing. Lawrence who fitted the system did a great job and was very clean and tidy also the ladies in the admin department were very pleasant and helpful.

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High-Standard Finish That Went Above & Beyond

Fantastic job done, really appreciate the work done. They did more than I expected at a really high standard. Nothing negative I could possibly say so I would recommend to anyone requiring their services. Good job RTC!

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Transparent Pricing & Top-Notch Workmanship

From initial contact with the office, to the visit from the surveyor, the surveyors report which was very thorough as he actually went under the floors, the price for the work and the quality of the job itself was excellent. The surveyor Sam did an excellent job as was the repairs done by Dan and Karl. After the work was completed, I was contacted by the office to check that I was satisfied with work and the quality of the job, which I was. Professional all the way through with good customer service, made to feel I was important to their business. It’s an old adage but big enough to cope and small enough to care fits the bill. Would use again and would have no reservation about recommending them.

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Damp Proofing Done Right—Clean, Quick & Reliable

Had RTC in to do damp proof work in dining room and hall way turned up on time everyday kept my property as clean as they could even thought this is a messy job before leaving everyday they made sure all work areas we’re hovered and swept the staff I had at my property were really nice friendly hard working lads they answered all my questions if I ever need them in the future they will be getting a call and can I finish by giving Jack a shout as he was with us though out the works and he is a credit to RTC

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Outstanding Service by Sam, Stacey, Hayleigh & Mat

I had this company recommended to me and i am so glad they did everyone that ive dealt with from survey sam the girls in the office stacey and hayleigh to the workmen mat and the rest of workforce they did a great job and would use them again reliable tidy really pleased. Thanks again

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Respectful Service & Impeccable Protection

I dont write reviews unless there necessary and these guys are, Dale fron RTC was absolutely brilliant very respectful in our home and with our furniture ensuring things were covered up the best he could amazing company.

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Knowledgeable Pros Who Tidy Up After Themselves

From beginning to end the work was undertaken in a proffesional and efficient manner by skillful and knowledgable people. The workmen arrived when stated and left each day having tidied up and cleaned whereever possible.were. I have no hesitation in recommending RTC.

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Respectful Team Treated Our Home Like Their Own

From initial contact, surveyor visit and 3 days on site undertaking the work we found RTC to be very professional in all aspects. The lads who undertook the work communicated well throughout the job and more importantly treated the property with respect, as if it was their own home. Would recommend RTC without hesitation or reservation.

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RTC are multi-award winners in the building preservation industry and the North-West’s leading property care specialists. Our range of services include the control of dampness, above and below ground waterproofing, dry rot, wet rot and woodworm treatment, condensation control, concrete and structural repairs and flood remediation.