It is less than 100 years since a solution was found to dampness entering homes. For hundreds of years houses, even those of the wealthy, were cold, damp, and pretty miserable. Once houses began to be constructed with brick and…
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…
Advice for Homeowners This Summer
You’d be forgiven for thinking only of ice cream and beaches at this time of year but we must bring you back down to earth (sorry about that!). It’s because now is exactly the right time to consider getting…
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…
DPC Clearing – Why It’s Needed
Among the services we offer is DPC (Damp Proof Course) Clearance. “But what is it?, we’re often asked! The DPC is a water proof barrier fitted when the property is being built, a few bricks up off ground level…
It’s Summer, so You Really Need to Be Thinking About Christmas
Long summer evenings, bright mornings, being woken by the dawn chorus and even the prospect of a cheeky barbecue mean that we are approaching the best part of the best of all seasons, Summer! We wouldn’t blame you for not…