Business Details
Expert Damp & Timber Treatment Services in London
At Hillcrest Timber Preservation, we combine over 30 years of expertise with a legacy of technical excellence to deliver specialist damp proofing and timber treatment solutions across London and the UK. Our team of PCA-certified surveyors, with over 60 years of collective experience, provides comprehensive assessments and treatments for rising damp, dry rot, and woodworm infestations. As a family-run business established in the early 1960s, we maintain industry-leading standards through membership of the Property Care Association (PCA) and Guarantee Protection Insurance (GPI) schemes.Our services cater to residential and commercial properties, including historic buildings, with treatments backed by 10- to 30-year insured guarantees. We operate under strict safety protocols, adhering to the latest vendor pack legislation and mortgage lender requirements. Our surveyors offer flexible appointments between 6 AM and 6 PM, ensuring minimal disruption to clients. With a proven track record in remedial treatments and advisory roles on government committees, we provide accessible expertise through direct consultations via phone or email.
Services
Damp Treatment
Dry Rot Treatment
Woodworm Treatment
Rising Damp Treatment
Timber Treatment
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of specialist experience in damp and timber treatments
- PCA-certified surveyors adhering to industry code of practice
- Family-run business with generational expertise and technical knowledge
- 10- to 30-year insured guarantees on all treatments
- Available across London and Home Counties with flexible appointment times
Associations and certifications
- Property Care Association
- Guarantee Protection Insurance
What people say
Expert knowledge
Professional service
Long-term guarantees
Reliable solutions
Prompt response
Services
Dry Rot Treatment
Our dry rot treatment involves comprehensive exposure work to determine infection extent, source moisture elimination, and removal of infected materials. We apply specialist fungicides to masonry and timbers, replace damaged sections with pre-treated timber, and renew wall plaster. All treatments come with a 10-year guarantee.
Woodworm Treatment
We identify active woodworm infestations through detailed inspections, determine beetle species, and apply appropriate preservatives or deep treatment pastes. Our approach addresses moisture sources and structural integrity, with 30-year guarantees provided for treated areas.
Rising Damp Treatment
Our rising damp solutions include chemical damp-proof course injection, replacement of salt-contaminated plaster, and moisture source elimination. Treatments follow PCA standards and include 10- or 30-year insured guarantees for residential and commercial properties.
Damp Proofing
We provide full damp proofing assessments to identify rising damp, condensation, or penetrating damp causes. Our solutions include chemical injections, plaster replacement, and moisture management systems tailored to both modern and historic buildings.
Timber Treatment
Our timber treatments address wet/dry rot and insect infestations through targeted fungicides and preservatives. We combine structural repairs with preventive measures, ensuring long-term protection for load-bearing timbers in residential and commercial properties.
People
Michael Lewis
Chairman
Founder of Hillcrest Timber Preservation with over 60 years' experience in the industry. Established the company in the early 1960s, building a legacy of technical expertise and industry leadership.
Jonathon Lewis
Director
Second-generation director with extensive knowledge of damp proofing and timber treatments. Contributes to industry advisory roles and ensures operational excellence across all company services.
Daniel Lewis
Director
Co-director managing technical operations and quality control. Brings specialist expertise in remedial treatments and compliance with modern building regulations and safety standards.
Questions
What damp treatment services do you offer?
We provide rising damp treatments, dry rot solutions, and woodworm infestation control with chemical injections and structural repairs.
Are your surveyors certified?
All our surveyors are PCA-certified and adhere to industry code of practice standards for damp and timber treatments.
Do you offer guarantees on treatments?
Yes, we provide 10-year guarantees for dry rot and 30-year guarantees for woodworm treatments, insured through GPI.
How do I book a survey?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a survey between 6 AM and 6 PM, seven days a week.
Do you work on historic buildings?
Yes, our expertise extends to listed and historic properties with specialist preservation treatments.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London and the Home Counties with flexible appointment scheduling.
