24 Feb 2020
The Long Term Effects of Untreated Woodworm
Woodworm is a common issue that can affect almost any household. Often, you only realise that you have a problem months maybe years after the first infestation has occurred. Many wonder whether woodworm is harmful to humans or whether woodworm is serious at all, especially…
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17 Feb 2020
How to Stop Water From Seeping Through Basement Walls and Floors
It doesn’t take a lot for water to find its way into your basement, with minor cracks as small as just an eighth of an inch wide providing enough of an opening for moisture to seep through. Here at Garratt’s Damp, we routinely survey properties…
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11 Feb 2020
Does Home Insurance Cover Rising Damp?
The chances are that your home insurance does not cover the potential risk of rising damp in the home. This is because, when signing your policy, you will have agreed to a list of assumptions that your property is in a ‘good condition’. If your…
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