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Peter Cox has been carrying out expert surveys and treatments for homeowners and businesses across Plymouth for over 70 years, identifying and offering effective solutions for a wide range of property problems.
Our experienced surveyors and technicians are experts in diagnosing and treating damp problems, condensation and mould, timber decay and woodworm, as well as structural faults and wall tie corrosion.
We will provide you with thorough advice on the problem affecting your property, along with recommendations to solve the problem and protect the long-term health and value of your property.
Unresolved moisture or timber issues can quickly undermine your building's integrity. If you have concerns about your home in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth 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.
Peter Cox provides expert solutions for fungal decay in Plymouth so if you’re worried about a wet rot or dry rot problem in your property, we’re here to help.
We can provide you with specialist advice and long term solutions.
After a detailed survey, we provide clear advice on the condition of your timber and what needs to be done. Our treatments focus on stopping the source of moisture and repairing or replacing affected wood to prevent the problem from returning.
Treatment may include:
Our treatments are carried out by experienced technicians who work to the highest industry standards. At Peter Cox, we’re committed to protecting your property’s structure and value with expert wood rot treatments you can rely on.
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 Plymouth 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 wish to go ahead with the treatment, we can eliminate the infestation and protect your timber, preserving the structural integrity of your property:
In Plymouth, 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. 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
We provide protection against potential rising damp, woodworm, rot and wall tie corrosion.
*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.