Common Woodworm Questions Answered
Whether it’s your wooden furniture, flooring or the structural beams in your home, woodworm is a pest problem which can cause more than a few headaches. For those who are concerned about woodworm, either because they think they have seen signs of it or are just looking to better protect the wood in their property, […]
Why Should I Waterproof My Basement?
Anyone with a cellar or basement will likely know that moisture can be a year-round problem. Because these rooms are below ground, they tend to be colder and damper than any other part of the home. Many people ask “why should I waterproof my basement?”, and the answer is to protect the cellar or basement […]
How Dangerous is Damp for Your Health?
Last month we looked at the early signs of damp and mentioned how it can impact your health, but how dangerous is damp for your health? This month we’ll talk about why damp is not only an issue for the structure of your building, but why it also can cause a range of health issues […]
How to spot early signs of damp
We all know how damaging moisture can be to a property. Whether it comes from flooding, penetrating or rising damp and condensation, it can ruin properties and also impact health issues like asthma and rhinitis. So what are the early signs of damp? This month, we’ll take a look at some of the key signs […]
What are wall ties and why do they fail?
Wall ties are only present in cavity-constructed buildings. They are not present in a solid wall construction, be it either two or three bricks thick. The job of a wall tie is to hold two sections (skins) of brickwork together – this usually consists of an internal skin and an external skin that are separated […]
What happens when a Surveyor visits my Property?
Depending on what problem you call us with e.g. woodworm, rising damp, condensation etc. we differ the way in which we investigate the problem. 1 – The surveyor will attend site and first ask where the problem is as some customers contact us only wanting to check certain areas e.g. living room. 2 – Then […]