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For over 70 years, Peter Cox has been protecting homes and businesses across Belfast with industry-leading property surveys and treatments. Whether you are dealing with an ongoing issue or need an expert diagnosis, our team delivers reliable, tailored solutions to safeguard your building.
Our experienced surveyors and technicians specialise in identifying and treating damp problems, condensation and mould, timber decay and woodworm, as well as structural faults and wall tie corrosion.
From your initial survey to the final repair, we provide clear, straightforward advice alongside long-term solutions designed to protect both the value and structural health of your property.
If you are worried about a damp or timber problem in your home in Belfast, Peter Cox can provide a professional damp and timber survey to identify any issues and provide you with recommendations.
They will check both the exterior and interior of your property, as exterior defects can often lead to water penetration and damage inside.
They will use specialist tools such as moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to identify signs of damp and condensation. Surveyors will also check the condition of timber to make sure no fungal decay or woodworm has been caused by damp ingress.
The survey will be at a mutually agreeable time, so we can discuss any damp and timber issues that need to be addressed.
All findings will be detailed in a survey report, outlining the need for treatments, but only if they are required. Most of our treatments come with a 20-year guarantee to ensure long-lasting solutions for your property.
Damp proofing is a common requirement across Belfast, mainly due to the age and condition of properties, as well as the levels of rainfall throughout the year.
Damp proofing can be required for problems such as rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and mould.
If you think you have a damp problem, we can carry out a survey to identify the type of damp causing the issue, and the extent of treatments required. Once this has been carried out, we can offer professional treatments that protect your property long term.
If work is required, our technicians who are skilled in specialist damp proofing and joinery will carry out repairs to the highest industry standards.
Peter Cox technicians will minimise dust and debris, leaving your property as tidy as possible once treatments are undertaken. They are equipped with dust extraction units, vacuums, floor coverings and sheeting to protect your home.
Unchecked timber decay can severely compromise structural integrity, which is why Peter Cox offers targeted treatments for wet rot and dry rot across Belfast and the surrounding region.
Our qualified surveyors conduct comprehensive timber evaluations to identify active decay and map out tailored repair plans. Fungal decay takes hold when persistent moisture, often stemming from defective gutters, plumbing leaks, damp masonry, or roof damage, allows microscopic fungal spores to germinate and weaken structural timbers.
Wet rot is restricted to persistently damp zones, causing timber to darken or bleach, crack, and soften directly around sources of rising damp, condensation, or leaks.
Dry rot is a far more severe threat that actively spreads through brickwork and mortar to attack surrounding timbers. It thrives in damp, unventilated cavities and under floorboards, often remaining concealed until widespread damage occurs.
Since the required treatments for these two forms of decay differ significantly, getting a professional timber survey is the critical first step in determining the correct, lasting solution for your property.
If you suspect wet rot or dry rot in your Belfast home or business, Peter Cox is here to support you with expert advice and long-term fungal decay solutions.
Following a thorough timber inspection, our specialists deliver clear findings on your property's structural health alongside a practical plan of action. Our core approach centres on stopping the source of moisture at its origin, then repairing or replacing damaged wood to ensure complete, lasting protection.
Treatment may include:
Every repair is performed by fully trained technicians adhering strictly to industry standards. Partner with Peter Cox to defend your property’s structure and safeguard its long-term value with trusted, professional wood rot treatments.
Left untreated, woodworm can cause severe damage to both decorative and structural timber. The most common woodboring beetle (woodworm) in the UK is the Common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum).
A qualified surveyor from our local branch covering Belfast and the surrounding areas will carry out a thorough timber survey to identify any woodworm infestation in your property and specify professional treatments if the issue is active.
Early detection is essential to prevent further timber degradation and keep your building safe and structurally sound. Following the visit, our local specialist will supply a detailed survey report outlining all findings and any necessary action.
Properties with original structural timber are particularly vulnerable to woodworm, especially where poor ventilation or elevated moisture levels are present.
If one of our surveyors identifies an active woodworm infestation and you decide to proceed with treatment, we will eliminate the beetles and protect your timber, preserving the structural integrity of your property:
Many properties in Belfast feature basements or cellars, which many homeowners look to convert to valuable additional living or storage space, while also adding value to the property.
Below ground spaces are often susceptible to damp problems and water ingress, making structural waterproofing essential to ensure their usability and protect the structural integrity of the property. Improvements to ventilation will also be required to prevent issues with condensation.
Peter Cox offers comprehensive basement waterproofing services designed to meet British Standard 8102 (BS 8102).
Our dedicated waterproofing team of CSSW (Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing) qualified surveyors can work with you at any stage of your project, whether it be at the start of the project with your architect when creating design plans, or beginning with a survey of an existing structure.
Peter Cox offers a range of basement waterproofing solutions tailored to Belfast properties, designed to create dry and usable spaces:
If you have spotted cracking across your external brickwork, your building may be suffering from structural faults or failing cavity wall ties.
A variety of factors, including property age, general deterioration, water ingress, ground vibration, flooding, and subsidence, lead to structural issues in homes and businesses across Belfast. Corroded wall ties break the bond between the inner and outer masonry leafs, leaving structures vulnerable to bulging, bowing, and serious structural failure if left unaddressed.
At Peter Cox, our specialists inspect and assess wall tie conditions to deliver accurate, reliable replacement proposals. Partnering with structural engineers as needed, our qualified technicians install industry-leading Helifix structural products to restore full stability and long-term safety to your property.
Our Local Branch: - With branches across the UK, we offer full nationwide coverage.
Trusted Expertise: - Peter Cox have been operating for over 70 years and our qualified damp experts have helped homeowners and commercial partners with damp problems in thousands of properties across the country.
Certified Surveyors: - Our surveyors are trained and qualified with CSRT and CSTDB certifications meaning they are able to correctly identify and treat the source of damp causing the problem in your property.
Waterproofing Experts: - For below ground waterproofing our surveyors hold CSSW certifications and we offer comprehensive basement waterproofing services designed to meet British Standard 8102.
Which? Trusted Trader: - Peter Cox were the first national preservation company to receive Which? Trusted Trader accreditation.
Rated ‘Excellent’ by Customers: - With over 2,500 independent reviews on Trustpilot showing why we’re the market leaders in property preservation.
Our experienced surveyors will carry out a professional and through survey of your property, identifying the root cause of your problem. All their findings will be detailed in a survey report, backed with evidence to supoort their conclusions. If no work is required, we will make this clear in the report.
Peter Cox technicians will take precautions to look after your proptery from start to finish. They are provided with vaccums, floor coverings and sheeting to keep dust and debris to a minimum inside your property. We also provide our technicians with Hilti dust extraction units which help remove airborne dust.
Our surveyors, technicians and ofiice staff have years of experience and are extremely efficient, meaning we can complete the job in a timely manner, minimising disruption and preventing delays.
The cost may vary depending on the size and type of property, as this will impact on the time taken to complete a survey. A large detached property will typically require more time to investigate than a terraced property.
A damp survey involves a thorough inspection by a trained surveyor which can take time. They are not just quoting for damp proofing, but fully investigating the source of moisture both externally and internally. Our comprehensive report will also provide you with recommendations and advice for general defects if required.
We aim to arrange surveys within three working days depending on availability. If your issue is urgent, please let us know and we will do our best to prioritise your booking. Book a survey online to find the earliest available appointment.
Yes, our surveyors are qualified in dealing with heritage and listed buildings. Our surveyors regularly survey older buildings and will always adhere to conservation guidelines in the treatments they recommend.
If you have noticed signs of damp, timber decay, or structural problems in your home or commercial property, don’t wait. Contact our local team today.
Call us or book online to speak with trusted property preservation experts who understand properties and how best to protect them.
*Survey enquiries for your local branch will be directed to our dedicated central survey control teams across the UK. Calls to numbers beginning 01 or 02 are charged at your local rate as set by your provider.