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23 Sep 2022
How Rising Heating Costs Contribute to Damp Issues
One of the biggest forces that is going to be affecting the cost-of-living crisis this winter is the astronomical increases in gas and electricity costs. Millions of families across the UK will be having to choose between ‘heating and eating’ as the average cost to…
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23 Sep 2022
Damp Proofing Old Homes and Period Properties
We imagine that older properties become damp due to the wear and tear that they undergo over the years – and that is absolutely true. However, it is a myth that older houses have always been damp. In fact, in pre-20th century construction, the materials…
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23 Sep 2022
What is the Difference Between Wet and Dry Rot?
One of the most common concerns of property owners and tenants across the UK is dry and wet rot control. Despite this, identifying the differences between a dry rot fruiting body and wet rot can be quite tricky to distinguish. Though both are wood-destroying fungi,…
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23 Sep 2022
Important Criteria for Selecting your London Damp Proofing Company
London is a city notorious for its cold, damp homes, lack of infrastructural investment, and poor repair and maintenance. As a result, many properties suffer, particularly during the colder winter months, and the very fabric of the buildings deteriorates. London is also a city of…
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12 Sep 2022
What is Damp Proofing, and How Does it Work?
When it comes to acquainting yourself with different aspects of damp and its treatments, one of the first terms you may encounter is “damp proofing.” To protect your home from the causes of rising damp and penetrating damp, including seasonal damp problems, a suitable damp…
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25 Aug 2022
Why is Basement Pump Servicing Important?
The final result after tanking a basement room is additional living space that is clean, dry, well-insulated, and ventilated. After months of awaiting planning permission, and scheduling in the different trades. It is not unreasonable to expect that you can now relax and enjoy this…
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25 Aug 2022
Does Basement Tanking Increase Your Home’s Value?
Increasing the value of your home is a major UK preoccupation. From replacing windows, to building conservatories to converting the loft space. Although, if none of those are possible, or if they are already done, what alternatives are left? More and more property owners are…
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25 Aug 2022
How to Deal with Damp in an Office
When it comes to dampness and mould in the workplace, it can be tricky to know who is responsible for dealing with these issues. Quite simply, there’s much confusion surrounding damp in the workplace in the UK. This is mainly down to the fact that…
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11 Jul 2022
What Qualifications/Accreditations Can a Surveyor Gain?
When it comes to damp proofing basement tanking, there are understandably many qualifications and accreditations attached to such. Learning how to tank a basement room properly is an intricate process, which is why there are various qualifications that surveyors for basement tanking companies can gain.…
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23 Jun 2022
The Differences Between Basements and Cellars
As one of the top basement tanking companies in the Greater London area, we often hear the terms “basement” and “cellar” used interchangeably. Despite this, the definition of each term separates them from one another, setting a fully tanked basement apart from a tanked cellar.…
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