Maintenance

Don’t Cut Corners when Renovating!

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While it must be wonderful to undertake a renovation without one, most people will have a budget when they start a project.  This means that all the work they do needs to be within this budget, and it can be tempting to cut corners when renovating to get the most done for your money. But…
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Drain Lining: A Beginners Guide

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Repairing a drain can be expensive and problematic. The majority of drains are buried many feet below the earth, and you’ll need to get through concrete, tarmac, brick walls and earth to access them. This means extensive excavations that will be a nuisance to you and your neighbours. The digging not only makes a lot…
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Should I Paint Over Damp Walls?

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There’s nothing worse than the appearance of damp on your walls and the automatic instinct is to paint over them and cover it up.  But that’s one of the worst things you can do because, within no time, you have bubbling and peeling paint, often with a free dose of mould involved. In some situations,…
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Dealing with Damp in Commercial Property

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Damp is a common problem is homes around the country but it can just as easily affect commercial properties, which could mean exposing staff, customers or tenants to the side effects of damp which range from unpleasant smells to black mould spores and ruined furniture and belongings. So, how do you know if your commercial…
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A Big Issue in Buying an Old Property that Needs Renovation

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If you are considering buying an old property, you should expect there to be some issues, especially if you know it needs renovation work, then you are ready for a jobs list.  But there’s one problem that you need to pay special attention to when purchasing an old house – damp. Spotting damp issues Many…
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Why Damp is a Problem for Period Homes in London

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Damp is a problem that can affect any type of home given the right conditions.  But there’s one group of properties that are more at risk from damp related issues than any other – period homes such as listed buildings or those over 100 years of age.  London has a large number of this type…
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Guide to Damp Proofing for Period Properties

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For anyone who has owned, lived in or even working in a period property, the issue of damp will be a familiar one.  Older properties were built with different methods than those used today and they have an increased tendency to experience problems with condensation and damp.  Because there are some four million properties from…
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Dry-Rot Treatment and Eradication – What You Need to Know

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If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’.  This is a very destructive condition that can have a serious impact on a property and is far more problematic than the worse sounding wet rot.  But what is dry rot and what treatment is required to…
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Tips for Eradicating Moisture in a Damp Cellar

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For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having a basement or cellar is a big benefit, whether it be for storage or for use as everyday space, including extending the existing business. In many cases this valuable space, which has been unusable for…
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Damp in Basement and Cellars – What to Look Out For

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Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a garage – store a few items, maybe house a boiler or a tumble dryer.  They are often considered awkward spaces that are prone to damp and not useful for everyday purposes.  But if you know…
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