Business Details
46 Years
experience
Damp & Timber Specialists in Surrey
Established in 1980, Shaw Preservations has built a reputation as a trusted leader in damp and timber treatment across Surrey and surrounding areas. Our team of fully qualified specialists delivers high-quality solutions for rising damp, wet rot, dry rot, and woodworm infestations, alongside comprehensive property surveys and heritage building preservation. As members of the Property Care Association and TrustMark, we adhere to rigorous industry standards, combining decades of experience with ongoing training to ensure technical excellence.Our commitment to transparency, customer education, and meticulous service is reflected in our insurance-backed guarantees and consistent positive client feedback. We prioritise tailored solutions, from pre-purchase surveys to basement waterproofing, treating every client with the respect and professionalism we would expect ourselves.
Services
Damp Treatment
Dry Rot Repair
Woodworm Removal
Property Surveys
Basement Waterproofing
Heritage Building Preservation
Hoop Iron Inspection
Wall-Tie Replacement
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialist experience in damp and timber treatment.
- Our surveyors are fully qualified and members of the Property Care Association.
- We provide insurance-backed guarantees for added customer assurance.
- Our team delivers no-obligation quotations and transparent pricing.
- We are approved installers of cavity drain membranes for basement waterproofing.
Associations and certifications
- Property Care Association
- TrustMark
- QANW
What people say
Very impressed
Highly professional
Completed on time
High standard
Left clean and tidy
Services
Damp Treatment
Our damp treatment specialists diagnose and resolve rising, penetrating, and lateral damp through precise moisture profiling and targeted interventions. Using industry-approved methods like damp-proof courses and cavity drain membranes, we address structural risks and decorative damage. Tailored solutions ensure compliance with heritage building requirements while prioritising long-term property health.
Dry Rot Repair
Dry rot eradication involves thorough inspection using moisture meters and borescopes to identify fungal spread behind plaster and masonry. Treatments include chemical preservation, affected timber replacement, and environmental controls to prevent recurrence. Our specialists document findings with photographic evidence and provide detailed remediation quotes for structural integrity restoration.
Property Surveys
Pre-purchase and condition surveys identify damp ingress, wood-boring insects, and structural defects using non-invasive diagnostic tools. Reports highlight urgent issues and maintenance recommendations, with optional CAD sketch plans. Surveys meet mortgage lender requirements, particularly for properties with hoop iron or wall-tie concerns.
Heritage Preservation
Traditional building preservation combines damp profiling with breathable material treatments to maintain listed structures' integrity. Our approach avoids modern impermeable barriers, instead implementing ventilation strategies and lime-based renders. Regular collaboration with local authorities ensures conservation area compliance while resolving fungal decay and condensation issues.
Basement Waterproofing
BS8102-compliant basement conversions utilise Type C drained protection systems with sump pumps to create habitable spaces. We design installations considering drainage requirements, power failure contingencies, and ventilation needs. Systems carry 10-year guarantees with annual servicing options, transforming unused subterranean areas into functional residential or commercial spaces.
Questions
What types of damp do you treat?
We treat rising damp, penetrating damp, lateral damp, and condensation issues affecting residential and commercial properties.
Do you provide guarantees for your work?
Yes, we offer insurance-backed guarantees and 10-year warranties for basement waterproofing systems.
Can you help with pre-purchase property surveys?
Yes, we conduct detailed pre-purchase surveys identifying damp problems, timber infestations, and structural concerns.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All our surveyors hold PCA certifications and undergo regular technical training updates.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in heritage building preservation with techniques suitable for traditional construction methods.
How do you handle woodworm infestations?
We use low-odour chemical treatments applied to all affected surfaces, including hard-to-reach joist undersides.
