Prokil are an industry leading damp treatment, timber preservation and basement waterproofing company established over 50 years ago. We have built up a reputation for providing the highest standards of customer care whilst also helping to solve issues with condensation, woodworm and rot for our customers. Damp in the home could be defined as unwanted moisture. In sufficient quantities it causes a host of damp problems. These range from the aesthetic including mould formation, spoiling of paint and plasterwork, through to more serious structural issues including wet rot and dry rot.
Dry rot, Serpula Lacrymans, treatment is the process in which remedial work is carried out after this highly destructive type of rot has been correctly identified. Prokil have expert surveyors who are able to identify when specialist dry rot treatment is required and the best form of remediation. The correct curative methods are often both intense and extensive, which can bring about a fair bit of upheaval for a property and its occupants. Should you have a cause for believing that your property is suffering from dry rot then swift remedial action should be taken.
Rising damp can be a very frustrating and unpleasant problem for homeowners, which can impact not only the aesthetics of your home, but potentially your health if not treated efficiently and appropriately. Therefore, dealing with rising damp as soon as possible is important. Our team of damp specialists at Prokil will provide you with thorough, professional rising damp treatment from start to finish, ensuring that we stop rising damp in its tracks and prevent it from returning in the future. Book a survey with us so we can get to the root of the problem and provide you with rising damp solutions quickly and easily.
Damp can be defined as where there is sufficient levels of excess water within a structure which can cause problems that are unacceptable. Damp can cause a range of unwanted problems ranging from mould growth, the spoiling of paint and plasterwork and even more serious issues that can damage the structure whilst making a building uninhabitable. Here at Prokil, our team of damp specialists offer a range of damp services for residential, commercial and industrial properties, whilst implementing a wide variety of damp treatments that work.
Wet rot treatment is carried out after correctly identifying the type of fungal rot attack that is affecting the internal timbers of a property. Our independently qualified surveyors use their wealth of knowledge to assist in this process. Whether a brown rot or white rot, all remedial wet rot wood treatment and repair is carried out by specially trained Prokil operatives who have completed rigorous training. If you believe that your property is in need of wet rot treatment, call your local Prokil office today to book in for one of our no obligation timber rot treatment surveys.
Wet rot is the generic name given to the most common types of rots, excluding that of dry rot. Wet rot can affect buildings of all types and ages and if identified the correct remedial timber treatment should be carried out without delay. At Prokil our wet rot expert surveyors can visit your property and provide you with a detailed report on why the wet rot has started and how to treat it. Our fully trained operatives are able to carry out wet rot repairs and wet rot treatments, ensuring that timber decay is stopped and does not return in the future.
Structural repairs are carried out after a property has been built to maintain its structural integrity. Here at Prokil, we use a wide range of methods and techniques when carrying out remedial structural repair, including wall crack repair and structural wood rot repair. Fortunately you do not years of training to identify whether your property may be in need of structural repairs. Prokil have a fully trained and experienced team at hand to help out with a wide range of structural repairs. These include replacing wall ties, structural crack stitching repair, installing cavity trays and lintel repairs.
At Prokil, we offer free*, no obligation damp surveys to assess the severity of your damp problem and provide you with effective solutions. A damp and timber survey at Prokil allows our team of specialists to assess the extent of the problem and offer you the best, most appropriate option from our many treatments. Our free* no obligation damp proof surveys can be booked at a time that suits you best. Whilst you sit back and relax, our damp experts will do the work for you and provide in-depth information about the damp problem and how we can resolve it.
At Prokil, we understand that having your property flooded is an absolutely devastating experience. The financial, emotional and physical impact of flooding is huge and in many instances, long term. We provide flood damage services for properties across the South of England. Due to the effect of flooding in recent times, many homeowners have been in temporary accommodation up to two years after experiencing flood damage. Undoubtedly, the flood recovery process is extremely complex and the problem of flooding doesn't seem to be slowing down either.
Penetrating damp is a form of damp that can affect all types of properties, from those with solid brick walls to those built from stone. It forms as a result of water travelling inside a property from the outside. There are a variety of penetrating damp causes, almost all of which can be prevented through the proper upkeep and maintenance of a property. However if penetrating damp has already affected your property, Prokil offer a variety of effective and reliable penetrating damp treatment and solutions.
Basement and cellar waterproofing is the process by which a below or partially below ground structure is protected from ground water. The system can be applied to the walls and floors of such areas either internally, integrally or externally to provide a complete watertight system. Basement and cellar waterproofing encompasses all forms of systems, "Type A", "Type B" and "Type C", however most people commonly associate it with cavity drain membranes, sumps and pumps. These systems usually require some form of maintenance but the benefits normally outweigh the costs.
Ventilation systems are products which are installed into a property to assist with the control of humidity levels. These are usually installed during the construction of the property or can be retro-fitted. Our condensation control specialists at Prokil are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to examine the severity of humidity within your home, providing you with effective home ventilation, condensation and mould solutions. Our ventilation services provide condensation and mould solutions to a variety of properties, preventing you from experiencing the problems that come with humidity within the home.
Timber problems within a property can occur in a number of ways and can cause a variety of related issues. The most common form of timber treatment services offered by Prokil involve treating wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. If specialist timber treatment is not properly carried out when required, this can leave them prone to becoming structurally weak and other associated problems. At Prokil we have a team of qualified timber specialists who are able to correctly identify timber problems. All our surveyors provide a comprehensive report for our clients detailing not only the cause of timber issues but also the best way of carrying out timber treatment and repair.
Tanking is the term given to the installation of a waterproofing system within a basement or cellar. Basement and cellar tanking systems are applied directly onto the walls and floors of a below ground structure to prevent the passage of ground water through the structure. In essence by covering all surfaces, you are left with a "tank" or shell. Usually basement and cellar tanking is maintenance free, as long as the installation is carried out properly. When most people think of tanking solutions for basements, they think of a cementitious waterproofing product.
Timber preservation treatment is the process by which wood undergoes some form of manipulation in order to extend its natural life expectancy. Different varieties of wood have varying life spans at which they maintain their structural integrity before they start to decay and fail. The objective of carrying out timber preservation treatments is to protect your property from woodworm and wet and dry rot attack. When determining the durability of wood a "graveyard test" is undertaken. This involves burying the end of a piece of wood in the ground and monitoring how long it lasts before it starts to decay.
Woodworm treatment can come in many different forms depending on the species that has been identified. Our woodworm treatment specialists are able to offer comprehensive reports and recommend which form of treatment would be best suited to the infestation identified. The treatment itself usually involves applying some form of contact based insecticide which has been approved for use in woodworm treatment. Choose Prokil as your woodworm treatment company to say goodbye to woodworm for good. To find out more about woodworm removal and whether your property could benefit from our specialist treatments, call your local Prokil office to arrange a no obligation survey.
Structural damage and unsightly decorative spoiling in houses and buildings are problematic side effects of ongoing rising and penetrating damp. If you think damp might be causing problematic or severe damage within the structure of your home, or mould has spoiled your walls, our damp specialists can provide reliable damp timber treatments and damp proof plastering. Arrange a free damp and timber report with us and we can assess the signs of structural damage and decorative spoiling, before providing a long-term solution.
A damp proof course, (DPC) is a long-term barrier designed to protect your property from rising damp. Most damp proof courses are installed during construction at low level giving the required clearance between ground levels and internal floor levels. With a damp proof course, our team of specialists at Prokil ensure that damp within your home is completely prevented for many years to come. Book a free damp survey with us today and our damp experts can take a look at your current damp situation and make recommendations based on it.
Damp proofing is a term commonly given to the process of installing a barrier to protect a property from unwanted moisture, which can enter from either the ground or through the walls. If your property is suffering the negative effects of rising damp or penetrating damp, our damp specialists at Prokil can help. We can assess the extent of the problem with a thorough damp survey, before carrying out damp proofing treatment to suit the severity of the damp. Damp proofing within your property is very important to ensure that you do not face long-lasting problems and potentially uncomfortable living conditions, such as condensation issues and rot.
Many properties have a basement space that has never been converted into a living space due to damp or other issues. Our basement conversions specialists can help you completely transform your basement or cellar into a full-functioning living space with the installation of an effective waterproofing system. A basement or cellar conversion is usually the process by where an unusable below ground area has a waterproofing system installed, completely converting your cellar or basement into a living space.
