If you have arranged for the cavity walls in your property to be cleared of insulation, it is likely you’ve had a problem with it such as allowing dampness to enter your home or creating an issue with condensation. Many…
Why you need to check the pointing on your house
We know that it’s probably the last thing any of us want to do, but a quick check around your home, just once a year, could save you hundreds, or even thousands of pounds. Checking the pointing (cement between your…
Is blocking air-bricks ever a good idea?
With well over 2 million people in the UK living in fuel poverty it isn’t surprising that many people are desperately looking for ways to save on heating costs wherever they can. We see many properties where owners or…
When we wanted to find out the true cost of dampness, we went to a property buyer to find out…
We already know how much dampness in a home costs. Usually caused by saturated cavity insulation the obvious cost can be: Damage to decoration Ill health Internal plaster falling off Mould spores Condensation ruining clothes The cost of removal…
DIY SOS? YES!
BBC’s DIY SOS came to Bristol and aired on BBC1 on 29th June 2017. Nick Knowles and his team (in case you haven’t seen it) arrive at a property where there is need and where the property that they…
5 Easy Steps to Get Your Home Winter Ready
Winter will soon be upon us – so use these tips to make sure that you and your home are winter ready. Check gutters and down pipes for blockages caused usually by leaves, roof moss or even old bird…
Homeowners Warned to Check for Damp After Recent Wet Weather
Recent heavy rain and flooding has led to property owners are being urged to check for signs of dampness in their property as the continuing higher than average temperatures could provide the perfect conditions for funghi to damage decorations, plaster…
Win a Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine Bundle! – Expired
We purchased a Tassimo coffee machine a few weeks ago in order to subdue our Costa addiction, and we’ve been so impressed with it, that we decided to give a brand new one away to you guys! All you have…
BBC Watchdog Checkatrade Investigation – Our View
On 30th October BBC Watchdog featured an investigation into Checkatrade.com, the Customer Review website, established in 1998 to allow customers to give reviews about tradespeople that they had used. We joined Checkatrade just a few months ago so don’t purport…
Cavitech UK Radio Advert
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