Timber Treatment Specialists in Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Woodworm, wet rot and dry rot all trace back to one thing — moisture. Proofterior identifies the true cause, treats or replaces the affected timber, and resolves the damp behind it, safeguarding the structure of your home. Every treatment follows Property Care Association (PCA) guidance and is backed by our 25-year insured guarantee.
- ISSE accredited
- 25-year insured guarantee
- In-house specialist team
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Genuine reviews from local homeowners
Over 200 verified reviews across Checkatrade, Google and Yell
“Excellent service from start to finish. The survey was thorough and professional, with honest, evidence-based advice rather than trying to sell unnecessary work. I came away with complete peace of mind.”
Alex Richards-Taylor
Google review
“Excellent service throughout. Ashton came out to look at an issue raised on a part-exchange survey and, rather than recommend expensive remediation, told me honestly there was nothing wrong with the wall. Great to have an honest discussion.”
Ian M.
BH16 · Damp Investigation
“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”
Sam Short
Google review
“Very pleased with the work on our living room and bedroom walls. Punctual, polite and friendly, and completed on time even though it was Easter week. Many thanks to everyone at Proofterior.”
Chris G.
BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment
“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”
Malik R.
Yell · Quick & Professional
“The workmen were clean, pleasant and efficient and took just one day. The very next day we noticed a big difference with the damp issue. Many thanks.”
Nick Bennett
Google review
“Able to fit my job in for the next day and completed in a day as agreed. Not the lowest quote, but it comes with a 25-year guarantee, which I wanted — long-term peace of mind was vital.”
Alan M.
BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal
“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”
Suzanna Furbank
Google review
“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”
Paul A.
Yell · Damp Investigation
“Happy with the speed — a full flat survey within a week. They explained our options, the price was extremely competitive, and our tenants are pleased with their fresher, safer flat.”
Verified Customer
SP6 · Damp Proofer
“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”
Mark H.
Yell · Professional Service
“Excellent service from start to finish. The survey was thorough and professional, with honest, evidence-based advice rather than trying to sell unnecessary work. I came away with complete peace of mind.”
Alex Richards-Taylor
Google review
“Excellent service throughout. Ashton came out to look at an issue raised on a part-exchange survey and, rather than recommend expensive remediation, told me honestly there was nothing wrong with the wall. Great to have an honest discussion.”
Ian M.
BH16 · Damp Investigation
“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”
Sam Short
Google review
“Very pleased with the work on our living room and bedroom walls. Punctual, polite and friendly, and completed on time even though it was Easter week. Many thanks to everyone at Proofterior.”
Chris G.
BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment
“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”
Malik R.
Yell · Quick & Professional
“The workmen were clean, pleasant and efficient and took just one day. The very next day we noticed a big difference with the damp issue. Many thanks.”
Nick Bennett
Google review
“Able to fit my job in for the next day and completed in a day as agreed. Not the lowest quote, but it comes with a 25-year guarantee, which I wanted — long-term peace of mind was vital.”
Alan M.
BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal
“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”
Suzanna Furbank
Google review
“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”
Paul A.
Yell · Damp Investigation
“Happy with the speed — a full flat survey within a week. They explained our options, the price was extremely competitive, and our tenants are pleased with their fresher, safer flat.”
Verified Customer
SP6 · Damp Proofer
“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”
Mark H.
Yell · Professional Service
Treat the timber, fix the moisture
Timber decay and wood-boring beetle rarely appear in dry, well-ventilated timber. Where you find active woodworm, wet rot or dry rot, there is almost always a moisture problem feeding it — a leak, penetrating damp, or poor sub-floor ventilation.
That is why treating the timber alone is never enough. If the damp is left in place, the decay simply returns, and dry rot in particular can spread quickly through masonry and sound timber if it is not dealt with properly.
Following PCA guidance, our surveyor confirms whether an infestation is active, establishes the extent of any decay, and treats or replaces the affected timber while resolving the moisture source behind it — all carried out by our own in-house team.
The timber problems we treat
Each has a different cause and a different treatment. Our survey confirms exactly what you are dealing with before any work is quoted.
Woodworm (wood-boring beetle)
Larvae tunnel through timber, leaving small round exit holes and fine bore dust. Left untreated, an active infestation weakens joists, floorboards and roof timbers over time.
Wet rot
The most common form of timber decay, caused by persistent damp. It stays localised to the wet area, softening and darkening timber — but will keep spreading while the moisture remains.
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans)
The most serious decay of all. It can travel through masonry and sound timber in search of moisture, so it demands prompt, thorough treatment and removal of the damp source.
Structural timber decay
Where floors, joists or roof timbers have been affected long-term, weakened sections are cut out and replaced with treated timber, restoring the strength of the structure.
Real timber projects across the South
Every job below is a genuine Proofterior project across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire — diagnosed properly, treated at the source and finished to a lasting standard. Click any project to see the before, after and exactly how we put it right.
The warning signs to look for
If you recognise any of these in your home, it is worth having your timber checked properly before decay spreads.
Book a complimentary survey- Small round holes (1–2mm) in floorboards, joists or furniture
- Fine, powdery bore dust beneath or around timber
- Timber that feels soft, spongy or crumbles when pressed
- Darkened, cracked or shrinking wood
- A damp, musty or mushroom-like smell
- Fine grey strands or orange-red spore dust (a sign of dry rot)
- Springy, weak or sagging floors
- Peeling paint over timber with damp beneath
Our services
Our work across Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Real photos from recent Proofterior projects — every job surveyed, treated and finished by our own in-house team.
From first call to lasting protection
Complimentary survey
Our specialist surveys your timber using visual inspection and moisture testing equipment.
Expert diagnosis
We identify the type of infestation or decay, determine its extent and find the moisture source.
Specialist treatment
We carry out targeted treatment and any necessary timber repairs or replacements.
25-year guarantee
All work is backed by our 25-year insured guarantee for complete peace of mind.
How we put it right
Once the cause is confirmed, we use the proven method that matches the problem — never an unnecessary blanket treatment.
Targeted woodworm treatment
Active infestations are treated with specialist preservatives that eradicate the beetle at every life stage, protecting surrounding timber from re-infestation.
Rot eradication & moisture control
We treat wet and dry rot with the correct fungicidal products and, critically, remove the moisture source feeding it so the decay cannot return.
Timber repair & replacement
Where decay has weakened the structure, affected sections are cut out and replaced with pre-treated timber, restoring strength and integrity.
Sub-floor ventilation
Improving airflow beneath suspended timber floors keeps timbers dry, preventing the damp conditions that allow rot and woodworm to take hold.
Built to impress, built to last
Diagnosis first
We identify the real cause before recommending any treatment. No guesswork, and never unnecessary work.
In-house specialist team
Vetted, Proofterior-trained specialists, managed by us from survey to completion. No compromises.
25-year guarantee
Every treatment is backed by our 25-year insured guarantee, giving you lasting protection and peace of mind.
Covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Local knowledge, specialist expertise and lasting protection for the home you care about.
Everything you might be wondering
Look for small round holes (1–2mm) in timber, fine bore dust beneath the holes, and weakened or crumbling wood. A professional survey will confirm whether the infestation is active and needs treating.
Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) can spread through masonry and sound timber and is far more destructive. Wet rot usually stays localised to the damp area. Both need professional treatment and both need the moisture source resolved.
No. Where timber is structurally sound we treat it in place. We only cut out and replace sections that have decayed to the point of losing strength — and always with pre-treated timber.
Not if the moisture behind it is resolved, which is exactly what we do. Treating the timber and fixing the damp together is what makes our work last — and it is covered by our 25-year guarantee.
Get clear, honest answers about your home
A qualified specialist will visit your property, carry out a thorough inspection and give you clear recommendations in plain English — everything explained in one visit, with no obligation.