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Dry Rot or Wet Rot can best be described as fungal decay to building timbers and is by far the most common, and the most serious cause of damage to building timbers. Contrary to popular belief, Dry Rot and Wet Rot are not limited to old buildings; they can affect all timber, both new and old. Dampness, along with a lack of ventilation, provides the perfect conditions for fungal attack on timber to take place. The fungus, once established, breaks down the cell structure of the affected timbers causing potentially widespread and extensive damage if left untreated.

Trustguard are experts in the converting wet basements and cellars into dry usable living space, with our specialist knowledge and advanced basement waterproofing techniques you can rely on us to provide the correct waterproofing solution for your basement. Very friendly, hard working, reliable. Was given an extensive report on the work needed together with an estimate within four working days of the site visit. Found prices very competitive. An excellent job done on damp proofing with very good attention to detail.

We have transformed many a redundant basement into extra usable space. With the correct waterproofing system, basements and cellars can be transformed into wonderful new living spaces. At TrustGuard, we're the leading North East Basement Waterproofing and Cellar Tanking specialist. Converting a damp cellar or installing basement waterproofing can be a surprisingly straightforward way of increasing living space and can substantially increase the value of your property. Here at Trustguard we have a wealth of experience in converting all manner of cellars and waterproofing basements.

TrustGuard are a North East Damp Proofing service based in Washington, Tyne and Wear and provide damp proofing, condensation control, waterproofing and other services across most of the North East of England. We're happy to travel throughout Tyne and Wear, including Durham and Northumberland. We've listed many of the areas we cover below, so that you can see exactly whether you're covered by our experts. If you can't see the name of your city, town or village on our list, but you fall within the radius of our coverage area, please give us a call and we can discuss your requirements further.

At Trustguard, we offer our clients a full range of professional survey reports undertaken by fully experienced surveyors, from pre-purchase surveys for house buyers, basement waterproofing surveys through to flood, fire and water damage restoration surveys. Our reports include in depth assessments along with our recommendations and the cost calculations of any necessary repairs. Our reports include high-resolution pictures and detailed specifications along with category damage ratings to make the report clear and easy to understand.

You're buying your dream home, you've agreed a price with the vendors, your mortgage company have sent the chartered surveyor to inspect and value the property, you wait for the report with trepidation and then you are informed that you need a damp and timber survey. All the above are of course subject to your instruction and requirements. The most important aspect for any damp and timber survey is whether access within the property is available, surveys will always be limited by things such as dry lining, laminate floor coverings, carpets, kitchen units, furniture etc. However we use an array of surveying equipment including; mini cameras, endoscopes, ladders, dual mode moisture meters, mirrors and even binoculars to try and see as much of a property during a survey as we possibly can.