Specialist Damp & Timber surveyor

24/04/2026

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☀️As the temperature rises, the woodworm emergence season begins. This season is typically between April and September each year. During this time, it is critical to undertake any treatments as adult beetles will exit the timbers to mate.

The two most common signs of infestations are the "flight holes" which appear when the beetles exit the timbers and the fine dust (frass) that is a mixture of chewed wood and larval droppings.

❓Why choose Maljon?
We provide professional, unbiased surveys conducted by our Property Care Association accredited surveyors. We use advanced tools such as thermal imaging and moisture mapping to find the root cause, not just the symptoms. Our timber treatments come with a 10-year guarantee, with additional insurance backed options for total peace of mind.

🏠Professional Dual-Purpose Treatments
Our advanced treatments provide a comprehensive shield for your home's structural and decorative woodwork. Our treatments include deep-penetrating insecticide that targets larvae and adult beetles, including the destructive Deathwatch Beetle and Common Furniture Beetle.

Our treatments also prevent decay as our powerful fungicide component protects against Wet and Dry Rot.

⏰Minimal Disruption
Our water-based, virtually odourless solution allows for a rapid 1-hour re-entry time. Formulated for deep pe*******on, treatments ensure that your timbers remain sound long after the first application.

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

Ipswich based plumbers recommendations please???

11/04/2026

For years now I’ve been trying to explain to home owners by the sea about evaporated salts in the air. Don’t get me wrong this house was literally on the beach! But a great find crystallised salts found the the double glazed window glass!

There’s two options here move the sea or the house they like the location so we are looking into moving the coastline 🤣🤣🤣🤣👊

18/03/2026

We do like a thermal camera!!!

18/03/2026

Out on a loft inspection today with field good 20 odd year old property two first floor extractor fans been pumping into the loft space. Was never externally ducted 🤦‍♂️ Maljon Timber Preservation Ltd

03/03/2026

In traditional 9-inch solid wall construction, a specialist damp survey is essential because standard moisture meters are frequently fooled by the building's history. These properties often suffer from internal contamination where minerals embedded in the masonry trigger "false positive" readings on basic equipment.
A specialist brings the technical expertise to look beyond the surface, using specialist equipment and advanced diagnostic tools to distinguish between active water ingress and harmless surface conductivity. Rather than relying on a simple electronic probe, their methodology identifies the true environmental conditions within the building fabric. This level of insight ensures you don't misdiagnose the issue, preventing costly, invasive, and ultimately ineffective chemical treatments on a building designed to breathe.

01/03/2026

Rising damp!??????

The importance of a paid specialist damp survey!!

You have paid for our time we are not there to look for unnecessary works!

To set the scene This property was a pre purchase damp survey for a potential buyer. Following the trail and evidence knowing the build type and the history of the property is all part of the correct diagnosis! This property had been vacant for over two years completely UNHEATED and with suspended timber floors. With good air flow (big clues right there) wall paper wall surfaces cavity construction.

!!CONDENSATION!!

Knowing the property was empty the time of year external and internal temperatures the suspended timber floor the lower wall and floor junction was well below the dew point the wall paper soaking this up gave the appearance of rising damp across the compete ground floor.

Following two previous surveys with quotes of between £8,000-£12,000. To carrying out unnecessary works! IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SAY TURN THE HEATING BACK ON!

il come back in 6 weeks and double check!

01/03/2026

Excuse the frame I need a new one lol 😂 but…………………

😜 Polyurethane spray foam assessor 😜

Maljon Timber Preservation Ltd

In the current UK property market, the presence of polyurethane spray foam has become a critical issue for mortgage lenders, who increasingly view it as an "unquantifiable risk." Because the foam creates a permanent, solid barrier over the roof’s structural timbers, it prevents surveyors from carrying out the visual inspections required to confirm the building is structurally sound. Lenders are primarily concerned that the foam traps moisture against the rafters, leading to "hidden rot" that could eventually cause the roof to fail, significantly devaluing their security.
To navigate this, the Property Care Association (PCA), in conjunction with major lenders and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), developed a rigorous inspection protocol. A PCA-trained assessor is a specialist equipped to move beyond a standard valuation; they use advanced diagnostic tools and hygrothermal (moisture) calculations to determine if the installation is actively damaging the home. For a lender to even consider a mortgage on a property with spray foam, they typically demand a report from one of these certified professionals to prove the roof is breathable and the timber moisture levels are within safe limits.

26/02/2026

Every day is a different day 😅😅😅

Condensation occurs when warm, moisture-laden air contacts a surface at or below the dew point, which is the temperature at which air reaches 100% saturation and can no longer hold water vapour. When this threshold is met, moisture is deposited as liquid, creating the ideal damp environment for black mould to germinate. Because mould spores thrive on organic materials like wallpaper and paint in the presence of persistent surface water, failing to keep surfaces above the dew point through ventilation and insulation can lead to rapid fungal infestations that pose serious respiratory health risks.