What we can help with
Damp, mould, rot and woodworm: these are the eight things we diagnose and treat. Not sure which you’ve got? That’s what a survey is for.
Damp and mould
Damp surveys
Electronic moisture meters and non-invasive tests show where the damp is. You get a written report with the probable causes, our recommendations and, where needed, a quotation. It can help when you’re buying or selling.
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Rising damp
Often hidden by decoration. We inject a cream-based damp-proof course into small holes at low pressure, to BS 6576. Salt-damaged plaster usually needs renewing too.
Penetrating damp
Damp can show on inside and outside walls for many reasons. The survey finds which one it is.
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Condensation and mould
A family of four or five puts around 15 litres of water into the air each day. We look at ventilation, heating and insulation, and can arrange extraction or whole-house ventilation, fitted by a qualified electrician.
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Basement waterproofing
A multi-coat render system (tanking) or a cavity drain membrane, chosen by what you’ll use the basement for.
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Timber
Woodworm
Common furniture beetle leaves slightly oval holes of 1.5–2mm. We treat with a water-based spray at low pressure, and it’s normally safe to be home the same day. Deathwatch beetle attacks hardwoods, mainly oak.
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Dry rot
Spreads quickly through brickwork and plaster as well as timber. In an established outbreak, red dust (spores) settles on floors and furniture. It should be treated as soon as it’s diagnosed.
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Wet rot
Timber decay from long contact with damp masonry or poor ventilation. Affected timber is renewed or preserved, depending on how far it has gone.
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Worried about damp or rot?
We’ll come and look, explain what we find, and give you help and honest advice at every step.
or call 07500 041243