Crack in a Concrete Floor
21 May 2021

How to Repair Cracks in Concrete Floor in Basement

In the UK, it’s thought that only around 2% of homes have basements (rooms at least 1m below ground with a permanent staircase, concrete floor and natural lighting). In instances where basements do exist, they are typically part of large, old houses located in cities…

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Heavy Mould on White Plaster
19 May 2021

How to Deal with Damp on Walls

As a homeowner, damp is one of your worst enemies. It not only looks bad, but it can be detrimental to the structure of your home. It can appear almost anywhere; be it on the outside of your home on the inside. It can present…

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Domestic Brickwork Showing Facing and Damage Due Water
17 May 2021

What Does Water Ingress Mean?

Water ingress is a common problem that many homeowners may face, and whilst people in the construction industry know what it means, most laypeople probably don’t know what it is. If you’ve heard this phrase and are unsure what it means, don’t worry. In this…

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Efflorescence - powdery-white salt deposits on the wall
22 Apr 2021

What Are Efflorescence Problems?

Efflorescence is a French word, meaning ‘to flower out’ and while at first read you might think it’s a lovely term that glides off the tongue, sadly the presence of efflorescence can be an indication of damp or moisture problems in your property. Moisture in…

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