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For over 70 years, Peter Cox has been protecting homes and businesses across Falmouth 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.
Unresolved moisture or timber issues can quickly undermine your building's integrity. If you have concerns about your home in Falmouth, a Peter Cox damp and timber survey provides the expert diagnosis and practical solutions you require.
To uncover the root cause of any issue, our specialists evaluate both external and internal structures, as outside defects are frequently responsible for indoor water ingress. Armed with specialised equipment, such as moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras, we precisely detect damp and condensation, while carefully assessing timber for fungal decay or woodworm infestations.
We book surveys at your convenience so we can walk through your property's issues together. Afterwards, you'll receive a detailed written report detailing only the repairs that are genuinely required. To safeguard your investment, the majority of our treatments come with a robust 20-year guarantee for lasting reassurance.
Due to local property age and annual rainfall, damp proofing is a frequent necessity for homes and businesses across Falmouth. Without proper care, issues like rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and mould can quickly compromise your building.
If you suspect moisture damage, our specialists will conduct a thorough survey to pinpoint the exact type and extent of the issue before recommending targeted, long-term solutions. When repairs are needed, our expert technicians, highly skilled in specialist damp proofing and joinery, execute every job to the highest industry standards.
We respect your home throughout the process. Using commercial dust extraction units, vacuums, protective floor coverings, and heavy-duty sheeting, our team works efficiently to minimise mess and leave your property spotlessly clean.
Unchecked timber decay can severely compromise structural integrity, which is why Peter Cox offers targeted treatments for wet rot and dry rot across Falmouth 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 are worried about a wet rot or dry rot issue in your property, Peter Cox delivers expert solutions for fungal decay across Falmouth.
Our team is on hand to offer specialist advice and effective, permanent treatments. Following a thorough inspection, we provide transparent guidance regarding your property's timbers and what needs to be done. We prioritise eliminating the underlying moisture source while repairing or replacing damaged wood to stop decay from recurring.
Treatment may include:
All work is completed by skilled technicians dedicated to upholding the highest industry standards. Rely on Peter Cox to safeguard the structural health and overall value of your property with proven wood rot treatments.
A woodworm infestation can quietly compromise a building's integrity, leading to severe damage across both structural and decorative timber if left unaddressed.
To protect your property, our local Falmouth team provides expert timber surveys to accurately identify woodworm activity and deliver targeted, professional treatments where required.
Catching an infestation early prevents widespread timber damage and ensures your property stays secure for the future. Our local, fully qualified surveyor will walk you through their findings with a comprehensive, transparent survey report.
Buildings featuring original timber structures are especially susceptible to woodworm attacks, particularly if they suffer from underlying damp or ventilation issues.
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:
In Falmouth, basements and cellars represent prime opportunities to create extra living or storage space while adding significant market value to your home. However, below-ground areas carry a high risk of moisture penetration, making expert structural waterproofing crucial to keeping the space dry, functional, and structurally sound.
At Peter Cox, we deliver complete basement waterproofing services strictly adhering to British Standard 8102 (BS 8102). Our specialised CSSW-certified surveyors are available to support your project at any point, from early design consultations alongside your architect to thorough surveys of established structures.
Peter Cox offers a range of basement waterproofing solutions tailored to Falmouth 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 Falmouth. 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.