Services
The usual suspects
Seven troublemakers we deal with all the time, and the survey that tells them apart.
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First, the detective work
Damp surveys
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We profile the damp with electronic moisture meters and non-invasive testing. You get a detailed written report: the probable causes, our recommendations and, where needed, a quotation. A report can be a deciding factor when you’re buying or selling a house.
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Hides behind the wallpaper
Rising damp
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Not always visible: it’s often hidden by decoration. We inject a cream-based chemical damp-proof course into small holes at low pressure, to BS 6576. Salt-contaminated plaster usually needs renewing too.
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Many ways in
Penetrating damp
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Damp can show on inside and outside walls for all sorts of reasons. The survey finds which one is yours.
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Moves in with the steam
Condensation and mould
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A family of four or five puts around 15 litres of water vapour into the air a day. When it meets a cold surface it condenses, and mould follows, with a musty smell. We look at ventilation, heating and insulation, and can arrange extraction or whole-house ventilation, fitted by a qualified electrician.
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Leaves tiny oval holes
Woodworm
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Common furniture beetle leaves slightly oval exit holes of 1.5–2mm. We treat with a water-based spray at low pressure, and it’s normally safe to return home the same day. Deathwatch beetle attacks hardwoods, mainly oak.
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Doesn’t hang about
Dry rot
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Spreads quickly through brickwork and plaster as well as timber. In an established outbreak, red dust (spores) settles on furnishings and floors. It should be treated as soon as it’s diagnosed.
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Loves a damp wall
Wet rot
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Timber decay caused by 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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Lives downstairs
Basement waterproofing
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A multi-coat render system (tanking) or a cavity drain membrane, chosen by what the basement will be used for.
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