17 Mar 2020
Damp in the Summer – What to Watch Out For
Contrary to popular belief, during the summer months, homes and business premises are just as susceptible to damp as rainy autumn or winter. Wet walls, damp patches and mould growth can all remain equally prevalent and, in some environments, they can even get worse. At…
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08 Mar 2020
How to Know if Your Property is Suffering From Woodworm
Rather than being an actual worm, woodworm is actually a larvae beetle that eats wood, both indoors and outdoors. There are a few different conditions present in homes and properties that can lead to infestations, so it is important to know what the signs of…
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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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21 Jan 2020
What is a Damp Proof Course (DPC)?
Having a high-quality damp proof course (DPC) is essential for maintaining a healthy and structurally sound property. Whilst not commonly spoken about by property owners, DPCs play a key role in almost all buildings, so it makes sense to stay fully aware of what a…
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18 Jan 2020
How to Diagnose the Different Types of Damp
Whether you are looking to buy a home to live in, rent out or renovate as a project, it is always important to survey the property before committing to buy. Here in the UK, especially London, there is a wide range of houses on the…
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10 Dec 2019
Tips to Transform Your Basement into a Wine Cellar
For many, selecting their favourite bottle of wine is akin to choosing between Ant and Dec – there is simply no picking! Wine connoisseurs dream of installing their very own wine cellar where they can store their bottles of choice in perfect condition, waiting for…
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03 Sep 2019
When is Basement Tanking Necessary?
Water and moisture-based damage are some of the most common causes of serious structural damage. As a result, many homes and commercial property owners can be left with expensive and extensive repair tasks that demand immediate treatment to ensure the property remains safe. A continual…
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29 Jul 2019
Preventing Timber Decay and Rot
'Timber decay' are two words you do not want to hear a surveyor say when they are looking over your property. It brings to mind thoughts of extensive repairs and expensive treatments. There must be a better way; a way to prevent timber from reaching…
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